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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 9:48 am
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Originally Posted by 18sas
Given that AirTran was already a major presence in ATL, I don't see how this increases competition. In fact, it may lessen it, since the ATL FL hub will likely be dismantled in favor of WN's point-to-point system. Could the number of destinations served by two carriers from ATL actually decrease as a result? I think it could.
WN's internal memo suggests no "dismantling" in ATL.

Regarding the 717's:

We will continue to operate the Boeing 717, which we intend to transition to the Southwest livery over time.


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