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In Philadelphia, Southwest Is Trying The Front Door

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Southwest Airlines is planning to launch service at Philadelphia International Airport, the fourth largest air travel market in the US. Despite US Airways' intention to sell its Philadelphia operation at the airport, the airline will offer cheaper flights to remain competitive with South west. Other airlines, such as Continental, American and United, are concerned about Southwest's threat to keeping their customers in a region where customers welcome low-fare opportunities.

Strategy & planning, Marketing procedures, Pennsylvania, Planning, Marketing, Company marketing practices, Southwest Airlines Co., Company business planning, Philadelphia International Airport

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Judge Gives US Airways Authority to Cut Union Pay

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The bankrupt US Airways has been granted the right to cut employee salaries in order to avoid liquidation, and United Airlines has announced that it would also ask a bankruptcy judge to allow it to make similar cuts.

Human resource management, Company personnel management, United Air Lines Inc.

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Sorting Out The Winners If US Airways Doesn't Survive

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US Airway's bankrupty may have a negative affect on other traditional airlines if discount airlines are able to quickly capitalize on the airlines absence.

Management dynamics, Management, Economic aspects, Labor relations, Company business management, Air Line Pilots Association

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