Which US airline is based at which airport?

[{"selector":"#anim-ee0e7284-0e2b-49b7-abca-9099b1ec937a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Which US airline is based at which airport?

[{"selector":"#anim-9477545d-c101-4745-ad5c-b1b86a23f369 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Every airline has a hub where workers are stationed and maintenance is performed.

[{"selector":"#anim-035c83d2-0fe3-4afc-9b4b-7273529c9f3f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.24016768899774%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The world's largest airline hub and low-cost point-to-point models are found in the US.

[{"selector":"#anim-a5e97510-3a45-43dc-bc66-f67dd6a67220 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Let's examine the typical wing placement of US legacy and budget airlines. There are ten hubs countrywide for American Airlines and American Eagle.

[{"selector":"#anim-9340c0a6-9e3a-4229-862d-5bebd5ff242d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-28.90624987200394%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] In terms of available seats, OAG ranks DFW as the fifth-busiest airport in the world. This is a rise from the 14th pre-COVID.

[{"selector":"#anim-d8532cd5-d9b8-4016-9c41-85693db2584d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.248130121555427%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] It makes sense that Alaska Airlines would have its main hub there. Ted Stevens International Airport (ANC), located 5 miles from downtown Anchorage, serves as the carrier's hub.

[{"selector":"#anim-c0b1d618-7faa-47a6-9afe-0c2b3a799248 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] ultra-cheap airline Allegiant Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas serves as Allegiant's principal hub (LAS). Las Vegas is a specialty for Frontier, Southwest, and Spirit as well.

[{"selector":"#anim-fb55d633-1200-4977-88a3-b959d4ee7bfa [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.24016768899774%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] There are no conventional US airlines operating in this region. In 2021, the airport in Las Vegas came in sixth.