Gary Kelly: ‘Basic economy’ would be ‘a huge mistake’ for Southwest
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Southwest Airlines will not be following American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in implementing a “basic economy” fare, chairman and CEO Gary Kelly said. Speaking to analysts and reporters to discuss Southwest’s 2016 earnings, Kelly said Dallas-based Southwest is sticking to its...
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