Southwest Profits Climb 42 Percent In Best-Ever Quarter

Southwest filled more airplanes and flew them longer distances - with cheaper fuel - on its way to the best quarterly profit in its history. Its second quarter net profit surged 42.2% to $133.4 million due to rising passenger yields, load factors and demand, the airline reported yesterday. Operating...

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