1324:"Legally speaking, Legend let the genie out of the bottle at Love Field," said Jon Ash, a principal at Global Aviation Associates, a Washington, D.C., aviation consulting firm that advised the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Board during the legal fight to keep Legend from testing the limits of the Wright Amendment at Love. "Once Legend got the right to do what it wanted, it was inevitable that other carriers would move some service to Love Field and fly limited-capacity long-haul routes from there, too," Ash said. He has maintained that even if Legend fails, its competitors will remain at Love. "They're there for good," he said
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Washington averaged almost two-thirds capacity, the airline lost $ 25 million during its
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Within a month, Fort Worth was suing Legend and the city of Dallas, arguing for upholding the 1968 DFW bond agreement; Dallas and Legend argued that it could no longer be enforced. American
Airlines joined Fort Worth in suing Dallas to stop the Shelby Amendment from taking effect, and McArtor accused
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was openly campaigning for the structure to be torn down. In June 2006, the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, DFW Airport, Southwest
Airlines, and American Airlines executed a complex agreement as a condition of their mutual support for the repeal of the Wright Amendment. Among other provisions, the
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The complex was built by and leased from a private investment group loosely affiliated with Legend and
Dalfort but not directly controlled by either company. Upon Legend's collapse, the owners immediately sought new tenants, subleasing one gate to Atlantic Southeast Airlines and entering into talks
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at the perimeter of Love Field, at 7777 Lemmon Avenue near Lovers Lane, rather than using the primary central passenger terminal. The Legend terminal's compact size and efficient layout allowed passengers to board flights only a few minutes after arriving at curbside. The terminal cost $ 20 million
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October 1998, Legend sued Fort Worth, accusing the city of a "double standard" in its simultaneous support for Alliance and opposition to expansion at Love. However, State District Judge Bob McCoy dismissed the suit later that month on the grounds that Legend was not a party to the
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Despite its failure to establish a viable aviation business, industry observers credited Legend
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configuration. Two wide seats were installed on each side of the generous center aisle (known as a 2-2 arrangement), and legroom was ample due to the removal of several entire rows of seats from its DC-9 airliners, which usually carried 100 or more passengers in a 2-3 arrangement. Fresh flowers
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grounds but the suit was thrown out by the federal courts in late 2007. However, the owners filed another suit in 2008 accusing the federal government of having condemned the structure without just compensation, and in April 2016, Federal Claims Judge
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was founded after the 1968 bond ordinance; it was not a party to the agreement and felt that its business model would be affected by the long drive to the new airport. Dallas and Fort Worth sued
Southwest but were unsuccessful in dislodging the airline from Love Field. After the
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on long-haul flights from Love Field and to more openly back changes to the Wright Amendment, ideas that seemed infeasible beforehand. The Wright Amendment region was subsequently expanded again in 2005, and the law was partially repealed in 2006 and fully repealed in 2014.
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agreement imposed a permanent 20-gate cap at Love Field and obligated Dallas to revise its airport master plan and demolish all gates in excess of that number "as soon as practical". After the partial repeal of the Wright Amendment became effective in October 2006, the
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restrictions were backed by Fort Worth and American Airlines to protect DFW Airport, and by local property owners who wanted to reduce jet noise and street traffic around Love Field. Attempts to modify the restrictions had become mired in lawsuits and controversy.
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passed a transportation funding bill including Shelby's amendment to allow nationwide flights using reconfigured 56-seat aircraft and add three U.S. states to the Wright Amendment region. On 9 October 1997, the U.S. House overwhelmingly approved the bill.
1127:"I'm pleased that the charade is over and that American's obvious involvement is quite visible," said Alan McArtor, president of Legend Airlines. McArtor and others have accused American of orchestrating Fort Worth's opposition to Legend's plans.
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ruled in September 1996 that the 56-seat restriction applied to the "designed capacity" of an airliner rather than to the number of seats actually installed, prompting Legend to seek a change in the law; at Legend's behest, Texas Rep.
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service in 1979. However, Texas officials—particularly those from Fort Worth—thought that increased traffic at Love Field could draw flights away from DFW Airport and threaten its financial stability. Acting on their behalf,
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adorned aircraft interiors and the executive terminal at Love Field; the latter was set up so passengers could exit their aircraft and board a taxi in less than a minute. Legend was the first airline to offer live in-flight
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with silverware, fresh fruit, and individual pats of real butter, rather than the plastic trays, plastic utensils, and packaged condiments and fruit generally offered by other carriers. Meals came with a ribbon-tied box of
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described the airline's downfall as the result of a conspiracy by American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, the D/FW Airport Board, and the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth to "break Legend before it ever got off the ground."
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declined to review a federal appeals court decision allowing long-haul flights from Love, effectively ending the last attempt by Fort Worth, the D/FW Airport Board, and American Airlines to stop Legend in the courts.
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of Alabama, who proposed to change the Wright restrictions to allow Legend to use reconfigured aircraft. On 7 October 1997, despite fierce opposition from the Texas congressional delegation, the
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Whittle, Richard (17 August 1997). "LITTLE AIRLINE, BIG BRAWL - Dallas start-up Legend Air has collected some powerful allies -- and foes -- in its fight to fly out of Love Field".
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Reed, Dan (8 December 2000). "Legend's legacy to Love - The airline that challenged limitations at Love Field paved the - way for other long-haul carriers at the Dallas airport".
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and laptop computer charging ports. The lavish meals, described as "celebrity-chef crafted", were commissioned from several Dallas-area chefs and were served on real
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American of quietly orchestrating the entire effort in order to block Legend. By February 1998, Southwest Airlines joined the Dallas lawsuit at the behest of Legend.
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had all begun operating from the airport to compete with the startup carrier. Legend's activities prompted other aviation interests to seriously consider using
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Reed, Dan (6 April 2000). "Legend takes off from Love Field after 4-year legal fight - Passengers enthusiastic about resuming commercial long-haul - service".
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Terminal Partners and Virginia Aerospace, ordering the government to pay them $ 133 million plus interest for having destroyed the property's economic value.
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Zimmerman, Ann (16 October 1997). "Loaded for take-off - Legend Airlines plans to chart a different course from the average meal-in-a-sack airline".
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Levinthal, Dave (19 October 2006). "Council OKs pursuit of Legend terminal - Dallas: Action follows Wright changes; owner suing to save building".
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jets with 56 seats in a similar business class-like configuration and operated nonstop service from Love Field starting on 1 May 2000 to Chicago
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and wines selected to complement the food. All of these amenities were offered for fares comparable to rival airlines' coach-class tickets.
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Larson, Krista; Yung, Katherine (30 June 2000). "Supreme Court puts Love Field issue to rest - Foes of expanded service accept defeat".
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Case, Brendan M. (1 November 2005). "Poll results back Wright repeal - American criticizes survey commissioned by Love Field firm".
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to Washington, D.C.; Las Vegas; Los Angeles; and New York City, the first carrier to fly from Love Field to destinations beyond the
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Airlines could not offer connecting flights, through service on another airline, or through ticketing beyond the five-state region.
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Aiming for the lucrative full-fare business travel market, Legend Airlines provided a high level of service, with all seats in a
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Horner, Kim (8 June 2001). "Preparing for final departure - Legend to auction memorabilia, from first class to more mundane".
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Zimmerman, Ann (16 October 1997). "The (W)right to Fly - How little Legend Airlines beat mammoth American at its own game".
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Hunt, Dianna (30 October 1998). "Judge dismisses claims over Alliance Aiport Legend can't countersue FW in Love battle".
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with 56 or fewer seats was too expensive and would not provide Dalfort with much-needed overhaul business. However, the
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Yung, Katherine (23 January 2001). "Legend's financing falls through again - 291 laid off; CEO says he won't give up".
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to seize and raze the Legend gates to comply with the cap. This effectively ended negotiations to sell the facility to
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Smith, Jack Z.; Reed, Dan (11 October 1997). "Fort Worth hits Dallas with suit Cities clash over diluted Wright law".
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Yung, Katherine (3 December 2000). "Legend shuts down after cash troubles - Airline seeks new sources of financing".
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Yung, Katherine (2 May 2000). "In the air again - American's long-haul luxury flights take off from Love Field".
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Baker, Max B. (13 February 1998). "Southwest now in lawsuit Petition draws Dallas airline into Love Field fray".
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Maxon, Terry (31 May 2001). "Ex-Legend CEO will join Airbus - He will be chairman of N. American unit".
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Hutcheson, Ron (8 October 1997). "Wright Amendment weakened Measure would ease limits at Love Field".
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Baker, Max B. (2 October 1998). "Legend Airlines sues Fort Worth - City accused of double standard".
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to modify the Wright Amendment, court battles instigated by
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Donnelly, Sally B. (1 May 2000). "Flying Sybaritic Skies".
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357:Legend Airlines was the brainchild of
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526:, and announced that it would enter
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1629:Wilonsky, Robert (29 July 2016).
1467:. Retrieved on February 16, 2009.
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1605:Koenig, Bryan (20 April 2016).
950:Journal of Air Law and Commerce
238:Federal Aviation Administration
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712:McCarran International Airport
334:Service using larger mainline
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441:and the recently-constructed
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324:U.S. House of Representatives
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909:Flynn, Keli (15 June 2010).
596:service was soon offered by
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944:Allen, Eric A. (1990).
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546:, awaiting new buyers.
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375:chief executive officer
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2160:Ameristar Jet Charter
1973:Grand Canyon Airlines
1963:Denver Air Connection
1322:. Fort Worth, Texas.
1125:. Fort Worth, Texas.
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846:. March 21–27, 2000.
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528:Chapter 7 liquidation
520:Chapter 11 bankruptcy
501:On 29 June 2000, the
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2448:Superior Air Charter
2428:Presidential Airways
2398:New Pacific Airlines
2068:Tropic Ocean Airways
2008:Penobscot Island Air
2003:New England Airlines
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1567:dallas-lovefield.com
1162:. Fort Worth, Texas.
1145:. Fort Worth, Texas.
1108:. Fort Worth, Texas.
1091:. Fort Worth, Texas.
1074:. Fort Worth, Texas.
1057:. Fort Worth, Texas.
869:. Fort Worth, Texas.
843:Flight International
830:. Fort Worth, Texas.
549:In 2016, journalist
419:United States Senate
78:Commenced operations
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