Largest U.S. Airlines Prevail With Profitable Quarter
Despite higher fuel prices, bad weather and labor strife, the eight largest U.S. airlines -- led by Southwest -- managed to post a net profit in the fourth quarter. The carriers generated a net income of $87 million on sales of $21.4 billion, according to Merrill Lynch. The industry's net margin of...
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