Southwest Airlines naar Serve Denver International Airport

for quite some time, and we look forward to serving the citizens of the entire state of Colorado. "

Announcement of the South West of today is a testament to the positive changes that have occurred as a result of the construction and cost-conscious functioning of Denver International Airport. South West served the Denver market between 1983 and 1986 of Stapleton International Airport. Since then, the system of the Denver airport has a strong infrastructure, with six runways, founded and considerably reduced its rates on a cost per passenger basis, a economically attractive conditions for Southwest Airlines. In addition, Denver International Airport was ranked number one for ontime arrivals in 2004, making the airport a great fit for southwest of rapid aircraft rotation time.

"Over time, Denver International has dramatically reduced its costs, increased efficiency and shown that Denver can a viable opportunity for Southwest Airlines," said Kelly. "This year a leading travel publication Denver named as the best airport in North America."

Southwest Airlines was able to accelerate the start-up of this planned new city thanks to availability created by changes to the schedule of the Hurricane Katrina-related and the resumption of new aircraft deliveries of the Boeing Co. following the termination of a Boeing work interruption.

Historically, when entering a new city, Southwest fares considerably and ask for travel increases. The U.s. Department of transportation (DOT) in a study of 1993 described the phenomenon as the "Southwest Effect." Statistics of one of the newest southwest of cities, Philadelphia, offer a perfect example:

Since Southwest Airlines entered the Philadelphia market in May 2004, the total Philadelphia traffic increased nearly 30%.