ELP_WN_Psgr
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- Nov 29, 2003
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Having given the matter some thought on a boring Sunday afternoon, I have arrived at the conclusion that WN ought to buy the shuttle.
In fact, I've even arrived at a fair market value for it, which US Airways would probably reject. $ 330 Million.
You don't need, want, or get planes, employees, or anything tangible in the transaction....gate and counter space, slots at the 3 airports, and the name.
For all the hoo-rawing this will get from the so-called experts who don't think that WN appeals to businessmen (and women)......there is no carrier better suited in the industry to run short haul commuter type flights. None.
I would expect Southwest to roll in there and chop the price to levels emulating the Dallas-Houston deal....and then await the influx of passengers. Can't be done? Of course it could. And should.
In fact, I've even arrived at a fair market value for it, which US Airways would probably reject. $ 330 Million.
You don't need, want, or get planes, employees, or anything tangible in the transaction....gate and counter space, slots at the 3 airports, and the name.
For all the hoo-rawing this will get from the so-called experts who don't think that WN appeals to businessmen (and women)......there is no carrier better suited in the industry to run short haul commuter type flights. None.
I would expect Southwest to roll in there and chop the price to levels emulating the Dallas-Houston deal....and then await the influx of passengers. Can't be done? Of course it could. And should.