I believe that the problems with the Boeing 737MAX forced Southwest to drop Newark; Southwest already flies from LaGuardia and Islip and Newark was not a hub for the airline as BWI is. With a shortage of aircraft due to grounding of the 737MAX, Southwest felt it was necessary to realign its older aircraft where they would be most effective.
The only airline that had an agreement with AMTRAK was United. Whenever there were delays involving flights between DC and NYC, United "reticketed" passengers over to AMTRAK. Dulles International and Liberty Newark International are both major United hubs.
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CMStPnP In my 700,000 FF air miles, Newark rated #1 for full throttle take off or aborted landings to avoid traffic that was in the way.
In my 700,000 FF air miles, Newark rated #1 for full throttle take off or aborted landings to avoid traffic that was in the way.
It is not that simple !
Might have a negative effect. But did SWA consinder joint ticket with Amtrak to serve all corridor points? Does any airline serving Newark or BWA have this?
"The airline currently has about 15 departures a day from Newark airport to destinations including Chicago, Nashville, Austin, Denver, Phoenix and St. Louis."
No BWI Flights listed
I am sure UAL has already jacked up their fares.
Citing poor financial performance SWA leaving Newark airport ( EWR ). Since SWA does not really compete with Amtrak short distance destinations this should have no effect on ridership ?
https://www.nj.com/news/2019/07/southwest-airlines-to-cease-flights-from-newark-airport.html
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