Im not going to argue with you. Republican for the most part. most are former military pilots. Herb is conservative, as is Kelly.
We've KILLED 100% more? Get a grip! Jet Blue as been in service a fraction of the air time southwest has. America West...I have no argument there.
I see only that you want to argue so Im done here. Im not a debater. My husband is a pilot, I speak only as a spouse of a very happy employee of hardworking airline. One which came to the air of many of the folks stranded after Katrina and Rita. One which after 9/11 was the airline that DID NOT take the government hand out.
Im not sure what YOUR gripe is but Im sure you will air it.
The killed was a joke. No deaths on Jet Blue or America West, or Frontier for that matter. If you don't think Southwest hasn't taken handouts over the last 35 years, you are mistaken. The Wright amendment was written to protect Southwest, and they bought and paid off many a politician. America West owns McCain, and he got them the beyond perimiter DCA flights (which are VERY profitable).
Every airline does it, Southwest is about to enter some rough waters with their employees and contracts, and when the fuel hedge ends.