Traffic, Cost Control Lift Southwest Earnings 45 Percent
Southwest's third quarter earnings jumped 45.1% to $184.3 million thanks to unprecedented demand and strong cost-control efforts. The airline benefited from a strong economy and "excellent" revenue management, said CEO Herb Kelleher, which produced a 5.3% year-over-year increase in yields and a 6.5%...
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