You say the Wright Amendment isn't holding SW back that it's holding Love back. Then you say SW has a monopoly on the gates at Love so based upon what you're saying my statement about Wright holding SW back is correct.
The Congresswoman from Dallas (who I am on the opposite side of politically) has said that if Wright is repealed, she will introduce legislation to tear down Love.
Great idea! Let's throw the baby out with the bathwater.
In my opinon SW has spent years making deals only looking to take the next step with no intention of honoring their agreements.
Just because you keep your eye on the ultimate goal and continue to work towards attaining it doesn't mean you turn your back on incremental victories. They did in fact honor each agreement while it was in affect until a door opened where they could negotiate a new agreement. Do not we do that in our personal lives? If my goal is to earn xx amount of money do I turn down all raises/promotions simply because I'm not given xx right out of the starting gate? Does that mean I'm not honorable if I accept x instead of xx until I can negotiate up to xx?
I believe United and American were targed partly because of their names.
On that you and I are in total agreement.
The Wright Amendment ISN'T holding SW back. There is an entire terminal at DFW that was left vacant by the departure of Delta. DFW has offered SW many sweet deals to move. SW whines in their commericals to "please release me". They can release themselves tomorrow if they would just move to DFW.