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Southwest Airlines has solidified its already dominant position at Dallas Love Field, adding two more gates after striking a deal with United Airlines.

The deal, which will see Southwest subleasing both of United's gates, will give Southwest a total of 18 of the airport's 20 highly-coveted gates. The deal was approved by the US Department of Transportation and the City of Dallas. Additional details were not disclosed.

Southwest spokesman Brad Hawkins tells The Dallas Morning News that Southwest "will continue the current accommodation that United made for Delta, which runs through July 6."

After that, Delta will either have to end its Love Field service or find another arrangement to continue flying to the airport. Delta has said it is continuing to explore its options and intended to continue flying from Love Field. It also flies from Dallas/Fprt Worth.

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