Wright Amendment: Protect DFW or Free Southwest Airlines (1979-2014)
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The Wright Amendment restricted flights from Dallas Love Field to protect the new DFW airport. Southwest Airlines fought for 35 years to repeal it. The restriction was finally lifted in 2014, transforming Dallas air travel.
Restrict Love Field (Wright Amendment)
1979
year
No long-haul flights from Love Field
policy
DFW Airport, legacy carriers
who benefits
Enacted — restricted Southwest for 35 years
outcome
Open Competition
1979
year
Let market decide
policy
Consumers, Southwest Airlines
who benefits
Finally achieved in 2014 after 35-year fight
outcome
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