The growth rate of 24 new destinations in the past 3 years is not on fresh WN metal; they did not initiate even half of these 'new' destinations on their own (I can only think of DCA, which they purchased from AA?). This number is no doubt skewed heavily because of the acquisition of Air Tran which began 3 years ago, as the majority of new dots on the map have come through the purchase; through the taking over of the AT stations.

But of course, you want to pick on the 'qualifier'. Is that all you want to do? Pick a fight? Your tone on this board is sad.

My wife and I were just simply having a conversation about where the dots might come from. I'm guessing if they do come it might be through another alliance or acquisition. But IMO, it's not going to come from their own initiative. 50 brand new destinations would require a mind-blowing capital expenditure and a greatly expanded footprint. That's exactly why we've speculated an alliance or acquisition; maybe even more than one.