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Southwest, United Locked in Dogfight
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Southwest agreed to give $100 million to the city of Houston to construct an international concourse at William P. Hobby Airport, the city of Houston's airport. A 33 year old federal regulation prevents Southwest from flying internationally from Dallas. If this does not win approval from the city, Southwest is looking at options of San Antonio and Austin. United is the major competitor from Houston's Hobby airport.
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