Legacy · Possible later
Southwest Airlines and McKinney
Southwest dominates Love Field but rarely serves secondary airports in DFW suburbs — unlikely as a launch carrier.
By Jordan Pike
Southwest's DFW strategy centers on Love Field with slot constraints and established demand.
Legacy carriers typically enter secondary markets only after ULCCs prove demand — which is exactly the role Avelo Airlines will play as McKinney's launch carrier starting November 11, 2026.
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