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Carriers Keep Capacity in Check

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Wall Street Journal - 09.14.2011 Original article ›
Doug Cameron, Doug, Cameron, Jack Nicas, Jack, Nicas
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Delta, Southwest, and United executives say they will continue to maintain the discipline in managing capacity that they have exercized in 2010-2011. Delta plans to extend a 4-5% fourth quarter 2011 cut in capacity into 4th quarter 2012. Southwest plans to keep capacity flat or down slightly.
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Global Airlines Fly Into 'Storm'

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Wall Street Journal - 06.05.2012 Original article ›
Ross Kelly, Ross, Kelly, Andrew Critchlow, Andrew, Critchlow
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Profit outlook for global airlines dims with the sluggish global economy and high fuel prices. This is affecting most airlines including Etihad and Emirates airlines in the Middle East. Qantas forecast a 91% drop in pretax profits for the fiscal year ending June 2012 falling to A$50 million.
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Delta Profit Soars on Lower Fuel Costs

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Wall Street Journal - 10.15.2015 Original article ›
Doug Cameron, Doug, Cameron

Airlines’ Self-Control Could Slip on Cheaper Oil

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Wall Street Journal - 11.11.2014 Original article ›
Justin Lahart, Justin, Lahart

Southwest Preps for Turbulence

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Wall Street Journal - 08.05.2011 Original article ›
Timothy W. Martin, Timothy, W., Martin

Southwest Alters Plan

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Wall Street Journal - 09.29.2010 Original article ›
Mike Esterl, Mike, Esterl

Southwest Takes a Breather

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Wall Street Journal - 02.27.2012 Original article ›
Susan Carey, Susan, Carey, Doug Cameron, Doug, Cameron
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Southwest prepared for jet fuel at $3.30 a gallon by passing on cost increases to passengers. Now it is preparing for jet fuel at $3.50 a gallon, CEO Gary Kelly said in an interview. The acquisition of AirTran in 2011, increased the size of Southwest by 20%, and is expected to generate additional revenue synergies of $400 million to $500 million. It also gives Southwest access to Atlanta and increases the number of cities served from 72 to 94. Kelly sees additional opportunities for growth in the lower 48 U.S. states before looking at markets in overseas destinations close to the U.S. Southwest has an order of 100 bigger and more fuel efficient 737-800s from Boeing. Boeing's Max jets are expected to be delivered in 2017. Other opportunities for growth will be expansion from Dallas Love Field to more destinations beginning in 2014.
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Airlines Dip Into Hot Water to Save Fuel

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Wall Street Journal - 06.11.2008 Original article ›
J. Lynn Lunsford, J., Lynn, Lunsford
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Eco-power washes for engines developed by Pratt and Whitney, a manufacturer of jet engines, is aservice that costs $3000 to $5000 per wash. It helps take the dirt and sludge off the engines that accumulates after ears of flying. The caked on grime from the inside of the engine can reduce fuel consumption by 1.2%, which adds up over time. Pratt estimates that if the entire industry used this service $1 billion in fuel costs could be saved and emissions of carbon dioxide reduced by 3.2 billion pounds. There is additional savings in maintenance as the engines run cooler when cleaned, and airlines can avoid costly overhauls for as long as 18 additional months. Wasdhing takes 90 minutes, is clean and pays for itself in weeks. Southwest started its program in April and by late May 2008 had done 248 washes. It estimates savings from these washes at $1.6 million.
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The Best and Worst U.S. Airlines of 2018

  
WSJ - 01.16.2019 Original article ›
Scott Mccartney
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Delta, Southwest rank at the top of airlines in America for the least canceled flights and mishandled baggage. The lowest ranking from the Transportation Department was for American and United.

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Southwest, United Locked in Dogfight

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Wall Street Journal - 05.24.2012 Original article ›
Jack Nicas, Jack, Nicas
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Southwest agreed to give $100 million to the city of Houston to construct an international concourse at William P. Hobby Airport, the city of Houston's airport. A 33 year old federal regulation prevents Southwest from flying internationally from Dallas. If this does not win approval from the city, Southwest is looking at options of San Antonio and Austin. United is the major competitor from Houston's Hobby airport.
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Hedge Moves Hamper Southwest, Alaska Air

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Wall Street Journal - 10.21.2011 Original article ›
Susan Carey, Susan, Carey, Jack Nicas, Jack, Nicas

Dark Clouds Loom for Airlines Even as Their Profits Take Off

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Wall Street Journal - 08.19.2015 Original article ›
Susan Carey, Susan, Carey

Boeing Says It Didn’t Expect Cracks in 737s So Soon

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New York Times - 04.05.2011 Original article ›
Christine Hauser, Christine, Hauser, Jad Mouawad, Jad, Mouawad, Christopher Drew, Christopher, Drew

Southwest's Solo Flight in Crisis

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Wall Street Journal - 04.08.2011 Original article ›
Timothy W. Martin, Timothy, W., Martin, Andy Pasztor, Andy, Pasztor, Peter Sanders, Peter, Sanders

Delta, Southwest Unveil Buybacks, Added Dividends

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Wall Street Journal - 05.14.2015 Original article ›
Jack Nicas, Jack, Nicas

Southwest Inspects Its Jets After Hole Forces Landing

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New York Times - 07.15.2009 Original article ›
Christine Negroni, Christine, Negroni
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A passenger hears aloud noise near the overhead bin, then sees ahole not far from his head in the fuselage of the plane. This is Southwest flight 2294, June 13, 2009, on a 30 minute 737 Boeing airplane flight from Nashville to Baltimore. outhwest inspected all of its 181 737 planes and found no problems. The National Transportation Safey Board, the FAA, and Boeing are investigating what caused it to happen. In March, the FAA ordered Southwest to pay a$7.5 million fine for aseries of safety violations in which its jets were flying with undetected fatigue cracks. The investigation also uncovered efforts by managers to cover up reports of maintenance problems at Southwest. Two inspectors filed whistleblower complaints aginst the FAA claiming that they were threatened by the superiors after warning that Southwest was flying planes too long between inspections.
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Political Pendulum Swings Toward Stricter Regulation

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Wall Street Journal - 03.24.2008 Original article ›
Elizabeth Williamson, Elizabeth, Williamson
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The regulatory mood in Washington and airline lapses leading to special maintenance inspections for all airlines by the FAA.
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Airline Stocks Are Looking Up Again

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Wall Street Journal - 03.19.2014 Original article ›
Matt Jarzemsky, Matt, Jarzemsky
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The surge in U.S. airline stocks in 2013-2014 as airlines gain pricing power.
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United, Southwest Post Record Profits

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Wall Street Journal - 07.24.2015 Original article ›

Southwest's AirTran Deal Is Right On Point

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Wall Street Journal - 09.28.2010 Original article ›
Liam Denning, Liam, Denning

Airlines’ New Normal: More Seats, Fewer Flights

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Wall Street Journal - 07.04.2015 Original article ›
Susan Carey And Jack Nicas, Susan, Carey, And, Jack, Nicas

Southwest Charts a New Flight Plan

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BusinessWeek - 09.29.2010 Original article ›
Justin Bachman, Justin, Bachman, Mary Schlangenstein, Mary, Schlangenstein, John Hughes, John, Hughes

Southwest Buys AirTran in Effort to Expand

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New York Times - 09.27.2010 Original article ›
Jad Mouawad, Jad, Mouawad

Airlines: A Justifiable Bet

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Wall Street Journal - 07.04.2015 Original article ›
Charley Grant, Charley, Grant

Profits Tell of a Turnaround by Major Airlines, and Point to the Start of a New Era

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New York Times - 07.24.2014 Original article ›
Jad Mouawad, Jad, Mouawad

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