Southwest Airlines (LUV Quote) said Tuesday that it will begin service to Washington's Dulles International Airport this fall, another sign that the low-fare carrier is increasingly interested in the nation's busiest airline markets.
The company said it has requested two gates at Dulles, one of three major Washington-area airports that in combination serve 65 million passengers annually. "The Washington, D.C., metro area is so large, it's a real advantage for us," Southwest CEO Gary Kelly told reporters during a conference call. Dulles would be the airline's 63rd airport.
Kelly said Dulles has been on Southwest's list of potential destinations for many years. More recently, the company was watching closely as the 2004 arrival of low-fare carrier Flyi stimulated growth. ...
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