By Joe Brancatelli Thursday, March 11, 2010
Southwest Airlines got its new terminal at Philadelphia International Airport late last month, and the 800-pound gorilla of low-fare airlines promptly renewed its challenge to US Airways, Philadelphia’s incumbent legacy carrier. Starting June 27, Southwest will fly five times a day between Philadelphia and Boston Logan, one of US Airways’ most profitable monopoly routes. According to government figures, US Airways’ average fare on PHL-BOS has been $345, by far the highest in the country for flights between 251 and 300 miles. Southwest’s introductory fare: $59 one-way.
