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Southwest vs. American - Clearing the Runway | 1

Southwest vs. American - Clearing the Runway | 1

FromBusiness Wars


Southwest vs. American - Clearing the Runway | 1

FromBusiness Wars

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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Sep 11, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In Texas in the 1960s, Rollin King had a crazy idea. He wanted to create a no-frills airline service that served San Antonio, Dallas and Houston. All he and his lawyer had to do was convince the Federal Regulations Bureau that they had no jurisdiction on flights that never left Texas. Of course getting Southwest off the ground would have been a lot easier if they had any planes…Support us by supporting our sponsors!Lincoln - Learn more about the Well-Connected 2019 Lincoln MKC at lincoln.com/wonderyZipRecruiter - Try it today for FREE by going to ZipRecruiter.com/BWPodium - Get 10% off by visiting Podium.com/BW
Released:
Sep 11, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Netflix vs. HBO. Nike vs. Adidas. Business is war. Sometimes the prize is your wallet or your attention. Sometimes, it’s just the fun of beating the other guy. The outcome of these battles shapes what we buy and how we live. Business Wars gives you the unauthorized, real story of what drives these companies and their leaders, inventors, investors and executives to new heights -- or to ruin. Hosted by David Brown, former anchor of Marketplace. From Wondery, the network behind Dirty John and American History Tellers.