Sizing up the before and after

March 5, 2010 — 9:39pm

MSP to Chicago

Before Southwest: $260*

2,243 passengers** per day

After: $101

3,365 passengers per day

*Fares are one-way averages **Includes passengers on all carriers on those routes Source: U.S. Department of Transportation

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