beachmouse said:IAs for Southwest, it looks like the only places with small airport they go into are airports in states where they can legally use Love Field in Dallas as a hub. Right now those states are Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Mississippi, and Alabama. So I'd guess we'd see Southwest go into Mobile before they went into any place in the FL Panhandle, unless they actually repeal the Wright Ammendment. (which limits commercial air at Love Field) Which probably won't happen anytime soon because there's too much interest in keeping American somewhat solvent right now, and they've got a giant hub at the other DFW airport.
Excellent digging beachmouse! Let me add another hell yeah on the big planes from the ATL. That would be huge.
As for Southwest, I wasn't even thinking about points ... well, out west that might want to use Love as a hub. I was really thinking about our St. Louis and Cleveland and Houston friends and even B'hamers (or would that be too short a flight?). We have had renters from all those places and can see how a direct hop from Southwest would be beneficial. I have heard of an increase in interest from Midwesterners and some direct flights on Southwest or resort-oriented low budget airlines (whichever they are, I can't keep them straight) would be great for opening up the market.
Actually, I was mostly thinking about direct flights from Tampa, but since I might be the only one on it (except maybe for Oldtimer ) I guess they can't add a whole airline just for me.