Originally Posted by
Trip7
SWA operates a low cost business model that focuses mainly on point to point flying and lower yield/leisure flyers . Small RJs don't work in this business model. Legacies on the other hand, mainly target high yield business travelers who value high frequency and connection possibilities through the hub and spoke network.
Southwest's business model is no longer a low cost business model and much of it is now hub and spoke structure- yet they continue to not require large RJ's flown by underpaid pilots to make it work. Hmm, I say!
That's a real competitive disadvantage right there.