The Boyd Group, Inc.
The Wright Amendment: (Issued July 20, 2005) Amid a
din of partisan and parochial reports, "studies," claims and counter-claims
regarding the Wright Amendment, The Boyd Group has accomplished an independent analysis
that cuts to the bottom line. The basic findings of the analysis are that most of the players in this controversy have lost sight of the massive changes in air service demand in North Texas over the last quarter-century. This is not 1979, but much of the posturing by the various players in this issue assumes that not much has changed. A repeal of the Wright Amendment will not torpedo air service at DFW International. On the other hand, neither will such an action blacken the Metroplex skies with low-fare flights to dozens of additional destinations. Many politicians, clamoring for a repeal in the belief that their community will get Southwest service, are going to be sorely disappointed. This study reviewed the shifting population and demographics of the region, and found that Love Field, far from being an equal part of the region's airport infrastructure, is instead being marginalized. At Love, faciity limitations, access, political issues, and consumer preferences point to the danger that Southwest, even in the event of a Wright repeal, could also become an increasingly marginalized player in the Metroplex air service picture. Accomplished independently by The Boyd Group, this study provides a clear, unbiased analysis of what the industry can expect to experience, regardless of whether the Amendment is repealed or retained. For a PDF copy of the Table of Contents, please click here. The report is 52 pages, and can be ordered for $195 plus $5 S&H. Federal Express overnight is an additional $20. To order securely on-line, click here. |
________________ A US Airways Shutdown - The
Economic Impact A comprehensive review of
the fallout that could be expected with a complete failure of US Airways. Issued January
17, 2005. All areas of the issue are explored, including effects on small and large airports, how competitors may respond, and the effects on aircraft fleets. Accomplished completely independently by The Boyd Group, this study provides a clear, unbiased analysis of what the industry can expect to seek if a major player shuts down. For a PDF copy of the Table of Contents, please click here. The report is 50 pages, and can be ordered for $150 including shipping. Federal Express overnight is an additional $15. To order, click here.
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