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Business Wars

Encore: Southwest vs American Airlines | The Cult of Herb | 5

Jul 7, 2021
23:20

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  • Southwest CEO Herb Kelleher faces challenges with FAA slot system
  • American Airlines adopts hub-and-spoke model to compete against Southwest

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Competition Strategies of American Airlines

American Airlines revolutionizes its operations by implementing a hub-and-spoke model at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Faced with competition from Braniff and Delta, American aims to consolidate passengers in Dallas for more cost-effective flights, challenging Braniff's expansion and Delta's market presence. However, the entry of Southwest Airlines poses a unique competition as Southwest adopts unconventional strategies to compete against American.

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