A year of Southwest Airlines — How the airline has lifted the Wichita economy - Wichita Business Journal

Jun 27, 2014, 7:50am CDT Updated: Jun 27, 2014, 7:56am CDT

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Local leaders promised a boon when Southwest took over for Airtran in Wichita. From lower fares to more passengers to increased connectivity, Southwest has delivered an economic boost to the city.

Staff Wichita Business Journal

What’s known in the industry as the “Southwest effect” is proving true in Wichita.

The Wichita Business Journal reports in this week’s centerpiece that after a year in the Air Capital, Southwest Airlines is delivering the economic boost local officials had promised in terms of fares, passenger counts and connectivity.

And as the route-limiting Wright Amendment is phased out in October, connectivity is expected to increase.

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