Southwest Raises The Stakes With Proposed AirTran Acquisition

Credit: Joepriesaviation.net
Southwest Airlines’ proposed $1.4-billion acquisition of AirTran Airways reflects a fact of life for many low-cost carriers: They may be reaching the end of their ability to grow organically. Most analysts believe the U.S. Justice Department will decide not to oppose the acquisition, given the small...

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