Southwest Ups Ante In California By Opening Pilot Base In Oakland

Southwest, facing tougher competition in California, has opened its first pilot base in the state and is transferring 300 pilots to the Oakland Airport facility. Chairman Herb Kelleher said, "Our customers in Oakland have clearly established that airport as the low-fare alternative in the Bay Area...

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