jzuniga

Hello,
Just what exactly constitutes a "Legacy" carrier? I notice that Alaska is in that group on APC. But, what about SWA? Aren't they waaay bigger, make more money, than Alaska? I know in yrs. past, "Majors" were carriers that made over a billion dollars? What is the classification now? Just curious...
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HSLD

Airlines that flew interstate routes prior to the deregulation act of 1978. Southwest was flying in 1971, but didn't start interstate service until 1979.

As for the revenue hurdles, those are DOT metrics that have been effectively abandoned as they haven't been updated to reflect current market revenue in over a decade.

jzuniga

OK... thanks! I guess SWA was "intrastates" in the beginning?

HSLD

The first 8 years of operation was strictly inside the state of Texas. Herb's book offers great narrative of the first years, well worth the read for those interested.

Also, here's a quick run down: Southwest Airlines - A Brief History

wmuflyboy

i loved that book. it was the one time in my life where i enjoyed doing a paper on in college.

Twin Wasp

SW was intrastate. Singulair.