Originally Posted by
senecacaptain
I would like to add the observation that Eastern, Pan Am, and TWA no longer exist. All were rightfully well known brands back in their day. Also, when SWA got started, they served peanuts and nothing else, and were light on luxuries. No first class, no lounges, etc.
They were arguably the first LCC before "LCC" was a term.
Southwest was the first LCC ... And, their business model hasn't changed.