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Re: Southwest Airlines will buy AirTran!
September 27, 2010
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redngold
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I can't believe it!

September 27, 2010
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Wow...didn't see that one coming.  The 717's days will certainly be numbered.  Just what the world needs, another mega carrier. 

September 27, 2010
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What effect on Cleveland?  My guess is a gradual move to Cleveland and a big drop for Akron.

September 27, 2010
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I know...we are going to have maybe three airlines when this is all done.  Might as well just put them all together and start an Ameriflot.  Sad times for aviation buffs.

September 27, 2010
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According to the SW FAQ, the 717 fleet will be maintained but will be in SW colors. That will be an interesting sight... I just hope SW's trend of doing special liveries will continue.

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September 27, 2010
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a 717 in southwest colors, cant wait to see this :D

September 27, 2010
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This could benefit CLE with increased traffic, but CAK will feel the pinch, no doubt.  And passengers, like the article said, will no doubt see higher fares from less competition.  I'm having trouble picturing a 717 in a SW livery, though.  Somehow, I don't think that will be terribly flattering.  With all the Air Tran planes now needing a new paint job, I guess that means we'll still be seeing SW's Mustard Rockets for a while longer!

September 27, 2010
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Can't wait to see the 717's, wonder if they will do any special paints for them.

September 27, 2010
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all4golf wrote:Can't wait to see the 717's, wonder if they will do any special paints for them.

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September 27, 2010
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Wow I hadnt the slightest clue this was even being talked about.....But geeezz..another airline gone!...I wonder how many of those 717's could fit on "D" terminal??

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