Southwest Skips McKinney, Avelo Moves In - Good Move?

So Southwest decided not to set up shop at McKinney National Airport (DTX) after all. CEO Bob Jordan said it just didn't make sense for them economically or operationally. Makes sense to me, honestly. They're already huge at Dallas Love Field (DAL), so why split resources? Meanwhile, Avelo's jumping in with a new base there, planning to fly to 11 destinations. They're betting on the convenience factor of a smaller airport and some low fares to draw people in. Pretty bold of Avelo, right?

McKinney's got a new terminal ready to go and the FAA green light, so it's all systems go for Avelo starting November 11. I'm curious to see if they can really make a mark without Southwest breathing down their neck, at least initially. If Avelo's flights fill up, maybe it'll prove there's enough demand in that area. What do you think? Is Avelo taking a smart risk, or should they be worried about going solo at DTX?

Also, if this works out for Avelo, could we see more airlines eyeing McKinney? Or will Southwest's strategy at Love Field keep dominating the Dallas area?

Avelo's got guts trying to make McKinney work. Smaller airports can be a big draw with less hassle and often cheaper parking, which passengers love. But if they can't fill those flights, it might get tough fast. Remember when Frontier tried something similar in Trenton? Mixed results there. If Avelo can tap into enough local demand, they might carve out a nice niche. But yeah, Southwest's presence at Love Field is a big shadow. Wouldn't be surprised if other airlines wait to see how this plays out before making moves.