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Oh, come on, Shawn, we're not in a recession...except for a couple of states controlled by the Democrats. Ask any staunch Republican, they'll be more than happy to verify this.
And other companies are offering low-cost flights....Viva Aerobus, for example.
Viva Aerobus will work for Austin and people within a hour and 1/2 from AUS. Call it Waco to San Antonio along IH35 and Columbus to the east. For people who use DFW of IAH, its not optimal. Still that about 2.5 million people within that drive time.