Originally Posted by RP4242

A lot longer than we can, or are willing to in the grand scheme of things. SWA has such a massive and dedicated flying base in the metroplex that they can demand a fare premium. Even in markets where they cannot achieve one they will sacrifice it and more than make up for it in other areas of their network due to the fact that is their home base and it is what they have been hyping up for decades now. Dont kid yourself, DAL for SWA prints money faster than the Federal Reserve does.

Thats not to say DFW will be shuttered, but it is a reality that the softening is more than likely long term. Also do not forget that there is a 3rd player softening a few (overlapping) markets such as LGA, the DC area and the left coast as well fighting WN; VX.