American says it will also offer first class service at lower prices. Flights will later be added to Las Vegas. The Houston-based airline had to abandon similar plans last year in the face of legal blockades. The new destinations and service appeal to Lee Boetscher, who travels often to Chicago. To me, it's the convenience.
Cost is second.
Roomier planes sound good to Todd Upson. Right now, one of the biggest obstacles to competition at Love Field is gate space. Every operable gate at the airport is being used. There are 16 gates at the main terminal. Southwest has 14 and Continental and American share the remaining two.