10.17.2006

Friendly Skies

With the progressive repeal of the Wright Amendment, Southwest Airlines announced today that it will offer one stop destinations to Las Vegas, Chicago, Los Angeles and Orlando, Fla. I just can't figure out how much they'll charge - which is the important part. Both the Star Telegram and the DMN are running the same AP story despite the fact there was a press conference at 10:00 a.m. You'd think they could have someone in the newsroom do a little original work on the story. Edit: The airline, based at Love Field, will offer $99 one-way “introductory” fare on those routes. But Southwest did not disclose a specific end date for that promotion. The introductory fares are available with a 14-day advance purchase, for travel beginning Oct. 31.