Southwest Profits Soar 41%, Aims For 15% Growth In 2006

Southwest's second quarter profits jumped 41% to $159 million, but some analysts are skeptical that the carrier can achieve the 15% profit growth it is targeting for next year. The 15% profit increase for 2006 "looks like a reasonable goal," CEO Gary Kelly said, dismissing analyst forecasts that...

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