Originally Posted by
dlen111
What was the original attraction of MEM to NWA? Was it simply their Southeast connection hub, or was is based on O&D?
The reason for my question is, would UA benefit from an attempted build-up in MEM creating a (sorta kinda) Southeastern hub?
NWA inherited the MEM hub when they merged with Republic Airlines in 1986. Republic Airlines was formed from the merger of Southern Airways and North Central Airlines. The MEM hub originated with Southern Airways.
Delta had a mini hub at MEM back in the 1970's but was abandoned after deregulation.
I wouldn't look for UA to make a move on MEM. My guess is that IAH has their southeast cities covered.