Why does Southwest stay domestic?

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07-22-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jet320

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, Governments will squeeze anybody that comes in. TACA,LanChile, will lobby any Gov.in their favor.

I'm sure the Mexican and Bahamian governments are really going favor Taca and Lan. I forgot how much more they fly to the Caribbean then all the US airlines. I guess Americans spending billions of dollars in there country annually does add up to any benefit to the local economy.

Last time in Cancun I couldn't believe how many Chileans there were.

07-22-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PinnacleFO

It might be to late now but i thought they could expand to fly to all the vacation destinations in mexico and the carib. Any thoughts as to why they never tried?

Can those "Vacation" destinations support multiple flights between city pairs, 6 to 8 a day, 365 days a year????

07-22-2009, 05:10 PM

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I would bet outsourcing your ground handling in Mexico would be cheaper then staffing there own.

07-22-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by PropPiedmont

It was hard enough to leave Texas.

The most accurate statement ever made.

07-22-2009, 05:51 PM

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There is plenty of expansion opportunities stateside well before going international: IE: Denver, Minneapolis, and yes... Denver!!

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07-22-2009, 06:30 PM

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SWA has a business model that makes money when a destination meets the model SWA goes there. Their management is, or has been , smart enough to stick to the profitable model. They turned a profit this past quarter.