Southwest Headcount Falls, While Fuel Costs Rise

Southwest's headcount per aircraft continues to fall, dropping from 74 at the end of 2004 to 71 at the end of 2005. Since the end of 2003, the airline's headcount per plane has dropped 16.5%. That corresponds with rising fuel costs the airline is logging in its operating expenses. Net of hedging and...

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