Re: (Letters, April 28)

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Unfortunately Southwest Airlines have become bureaucratic enough that they did not continue that when June Morris sold the airline to them.

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They are an 18-hour-a-day operation, with at least some employees having to be there well before first sailing. Building supply stores open early so contractors can get supplies on the way to the job site. And of course, emergency services and airlines operate 24/7.

Victoria has improved since I was sneered at for pointing out that WalMart stores in Dallas were open 24/7, but has far to go. And in the category of B次元官网网址渕oney talks for good,B次元官网网址� the B.C. governmentB次元官网网址檚 truck permit office in Dawson Creek is open 24/7 B次元官网网址� canB次元官网网址檛 have those trucks preferring Alberta oil patch services via Peace River towns. Those companies who can ease the commuting burden of their employees will prosper from having more productive employees and better customer service.

Keith Sketchley

Saanich