October 5th, 2003
Soutwest Airlines
Does Southwest really have the lowest fares?
Ten years ago last month Southwest Airlines began flying to Baltimore/Washington International Airport — the airline’s first foray into the lucrative East Coast market. Bargain-seeking travelers helped transform BWI from a backwater terminal into the busiest airport in the sprawling Washington/Baltimore metro area — and into what most consider to be the nation’s top low-fare hub. While Southwest deserves much of the credit, does the discount giant still deliver the best deal?