wwtraveler99
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Lets see what you all really think of WN/TZ deal.
What Will Happen Between Wn And Tz?
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ngneer
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I think it's a win-win for WN. If TZ stays in business, it gives WN an entry into airports that it wouldn't otherwise serve, like LGA and DFW. WN also ensured that they will have a weak competitor in MDW. If TZ folds, then WN will have a chance to pick up more of TZ's gates at MDW and enhance their position further. It was a shrewd move by WN since they come out ahead either way.
It looks like an even better move now. ATA announced that in Feb they will be closing their stations in PIT, PHL, & MIA. Also in Feb they will stop flying from MDW to FLL, LAX, MCO, PHX, & SEA. The move by SWA stopped AirTran from expanding at MDW & removed ATA as a competitorngneer said:
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There is new service on ATA between LAS-HNL and the increased frequency in 4 markets out of MDW, so the codeshare should bring lots of new customers to both airlines. Just my thoughts............
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I thought that the codeshare was limited both in scope and time. Is it now a blanket codeshare where SW can sell seats on any ATA route?
funguy2 said:
I know the LAS service is happening, but it's not mentioned in an article I found on the Excite.com stock watch site, detailing the MDW changes:
ATA Airlines Announces Chicago-Midway Schedule for 2005
INDIANAPOLIS, Jan 10, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- ATA Airlines, Inc. (ATAHQ) announced today it will maintain 65 daily flights from Chicago-Midway in its 2005 flight schedule with expanded air service to five major cities, including Boston, Denver, New York, Newark and Minneapolis.
"Now that our business relationship is in place with Southwest Airlines, and with the Department of Transportation clearance for our code share, ATA is pleased to announce our 2005 flight schedule for Midway," said John Happ, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales. "While we have reduced our Chicago-Midway schedule somewhat, we will continue to offer our friendly low fare service to the majority of our most popular markets as we go forward in 2005."
The following chart lists the cities to be served nonstop/direct in 2005 effective February from Chicago-Midway.
Domestic / Business----------Domestic / Leisure----------Mexico / Caribbean
Boston----------------------------Ft. Myers---------------------Aruba
Dallas / Ft. Worth---------------Honolulu---------------------Cancun
Denver--------------------------Las Vegas------------------Cozumel(2)
Flint(1)--------------------------Sarasota(2)--------------Grand Cayman(2)
Grand Rapids(1)---------St. Petersburg/Tampa-----------Guadalajara
Indianapolis(1)-------------------------------------------------Ixtapa /
Minneapolis--------------------------------------------------Zihuatanejo(2)
Newark-----------------------------------------------------Puerto Vallarta(2)
New York (La Guardia)----------------------------------------San Juan
San Francisco
South Bend(1)
Washington, DC (Reagan)
(1) Service provided by Chicago Express Airlines, Inc. doing business as ATA Connection
(2) Seasonal Service
Several other destinations such as Los Angeles, Phoenix, Orlando, and Maui can be conveniently reached via our Indy hub. Additionally, newly inaugurated service from Gary, Indiana to Indianapolis offers a wide range of connecting destinations from Chicago's eastside featuring free parking.
ATA to Increase Frequencies to Key Business Markets
For business travelers who are crunched for time, ATA will soon offer more flexibility and options with their travel plans to several key markets.
ATA is offering more flights from Chicago-Midway to:
* New York-LaGuardia increases to eight daily departures beginning February 4.
* Minneapolis increases to eight daily departures beginning February 4.
* Boston increases to five daily departures beginning April 3.
* Newark increases to five daily departures beginning April 3.
* Denver increases to five daily departures beginning April 3.
Featuring Business Class, leather seats, in-flight entertainment, and easy web check-in, ATA Airlines has grown into the nation's 10th largest passenger carrier (based on revenue passenger miles) and one of the nation's largest low-fare carriers. ATA has one of the youngest, most fuel-efficient fleets among the major carriers, featuring new Boeing 737-800 and 757-300 aircraft. Now in its 32nd year of operation, ATA remains a dominant airline at Indianapolis and Chicago-Midway with significant scheduled service to over 30 business and vacation destinations. For more information, visit http://www.ata.com.
SOURCE ATA Airlines, Inc.
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It looks like the ATA codeshare is a real boon to SWA.
From USA today:
Southwest profits handsomely from ATA deal: Southwest CEO Gary Kelly said his airline's codesharing alliance with ATA will generate at least $100 million in annual revenue for the discount giant. That's at least double the $25 million to $50 million estimate Southwest gave when it first inked the deal with ATA, Reuters reports.
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From USA today:
Southwest profits handsomely from ATA deal: Southwest CEO Gary Kelly said his airline's codesharing alliance with ATA will generate at least $100 million in annual revenue for the discount giant. That's at least double the $25 million to $50 million estimate Southwest gave when it first inked the deal with ATA, Reuters reports.
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