Southwest's Profits Jump 40 Percent On Strong Economy

Southwest yesterday posted a 40.1% increase in third quarter profits as it benefited from a strong domestic economy and rock-bottom jet fuel prices that averaged 44.2 cents per gallon. The $129.6 million net profit set a record for the third quarter and was second only to this year's second quarter...

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