But don't look for Parker to deviate from Southwest's cautious strategy of adding just three cities a year, even if provoked by another carrier's demise.
In yet another indication that the demise of the CIO has been exaggerated more than a little, the venerable Wall Street Journal last week staged its first event aimed at business-technology leaders, out of which came an extensive list of priorities CIOs should pursue.
Facing the demise of yet another modernization program, the Army reversed course and embraced the less demanding performance requirements of the Marine Corps.
The tough times contributed to the demise of Atlanta's recycling facility, Dream Sanitation, forcing city officials to scramble to find another place to sell recyclables.