Thread: Why does Southwest stay domestic?
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Old 07-22-2009 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by NoJoy
I thought it was because of the turn around time coming back to the states and dealing with customs. It would be hard for Southwest to turn the a/c in 30 min after coming back for Mexico or Canada. Opinions?
I don't think turn around is a problem, that could easily be fix. The real problem is cost. In Latin America "operational charges” are high, Goverments will squeeze anybody that comes in. TACA,LanChile, will lobby any Gov.in their favor.
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