The “Southwest Effect†in multi-airport regions

Timothy M. Vowles

Journal of Air Transport Management, 2001, vol. 7, issue 4, 251-258

Abstract: The “Southwest Effect†is a well-known phenomenon within the airline industry where markets that Southwest Airlines enter see an increase in traffic and a decrease in average airfares. This paper examines the role of Southwest Airlines in altering fares and passenger traffic and the Southwest Effect at airports in multi-airport regions. A comparison between Southwest-served routes and non-Southwest-served competing routes shows that the elements of the Southwest Effect are present even in those markets not served by Southwest. Southwest-served multi-airport regions studied include Chicago, Washington, DC/Baltimore, Houston, and south Florida.

Keywords: Southwest Airlines; Multi-airport regions; Southwest effect (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2001
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DOI: 10.1016/S0969-6997(01)00013-8

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