[QUOTE=disco inferno;1843675]So Southwest is a lion and Allegiant is a mouse huh? What is you think makes Southwest so wonderful? Yes they are profitable. They are also a rapidly maturing airline. They don't have the ability to grow domestically more than they already have. They have little retirements comparatively to the legacies and increasing labor costs. Their profits aren't exactly stellar these days.

Allegiant been around as long as Southwest, but post bankruptcy they have had 48 consecutive quarters of profits. Their business model is working and it would seem that it will continue to work for the foreseeable future.

Totally missed the point bro, it's all good though

Umm if I remember correctly, Southwest has been around over 40 years? Peeps correct me if I'm wrong here but Allegiant has been around what 12-15 since Uncle M took over?

Thanks Duke! I am happy Allegiant gave me employment but like you said, after Merlot, amongst other issues, it was a slam dunk!