Southwest needs $1 billion in new revenue before boosting growth

Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly told Bloomberg News that the airline will cut its 2008 capacity increase to 4%-5%, compared to 7.5% last year, and that it must realize $1 billion in new annual revenue before it increases its growth rate. The airline has, however, identified several possibilities...

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