Southwest further expansion?
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Southwest further expansion?
I realize the paint is still drying on the Aitran deal, but I was wondering if there would be any thoughts out there regarding SW next going after either WestJet or Volaris - International expansion? Could it happen from a regulator standpoint? WestJet seems like a very nice operation - like SW.
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Considering that capacity has been reduced at SWA by roughly 2% since this time last year, I think it'll be a while before there's any significant growth. However, SWA doesn't have a significant presence in the world's largest air travel market (NYC) and I just can't see them not going after that. So as far as buying someone else, I think JBA is much more likely (God help those pilots), or perhaps some slots/assets in the event that a USAir/AA tie-up leads to them having to divest of either of those.
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Pretty sure the Mexican government wouldn't like one of the only money making Mexican airlines being bought out by a Gringo airline. Now, if SWA wants to pump millions into a money loser, like say, Delta and AeroMexico, for a minority share, then I'm sure they'd be fine with that.
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I realize the paint is still drying on the Aitran deal, but I was wondering if there would be any thoughts out there regarding SW next going after either WestJet or Volaris - International expansion? Could it happen from a regulator standpoint? WestJet seems like a very nice operation - like SW.
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Not just yet. Wait till the dust settles and SWA reassesses their financial situation. Other airlines will still be cheap (for a while). Put two and two together. Better yet, just look at their historical merger and acquisition practices.
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