Article: New Yorkers Anticipate Bargain Fares from Southwest Airlines.

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Nov. 5--Southwest Airlines may soon be coming to an airport nearer to you.

The airline known for low fares and strong on-time service might launch service from Long Island's MacArthur Airport in Islip.

Flights out of MacArthur -- which is expanding its ticket counters and baggage-claim areas -- could begin as soon as the spring, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

For bargain-savvy New Yorkers, Southwest -- the nation's seventh-largest carrier -- could be a welcome player.

"Pricing would be similar to Wal-Mart. It is no frills and low cost for the company, which means low fares for ...

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