Dallas-based low-cost airline Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV), which has been the subject of shareholder activism by hedge fund Elliott Management over the past year, has demonstrated that it could be making yet another major strategic shift. Over the past few quarters, the airline, which once emphasized a customer and employee-oriented business model that offered free perks like free checked bags and no expiration on flight credits, has begun to shift towards being a standard no-frills-oriented carrier.
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Why Are Turboprop Airliners So Rare In The US?
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- October 8, 2024
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In some countries, turboprop aircraft are commonplace. However, in the US, they seem to be far less common these days. Sure, there are a handful of US carriers out there operating turboprops. But, overall, have such aircraft not proved popular in this part of the world? Particularly as they have seen relative commercial success in other regions? Factors such as geography and passenger perceptions have all played a part.