Also I read somewhere that they bought fuel contracts with guaranteed prices
that gives them a significant advantage over other airlines.
"Eisboch" wrote in message
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"DSK" wrote in message
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Southwest is one of the few truely profitable airlines, according to a
friend who is a pilot for American.

He said the secret of their profitability is that they only fly one type
of airplane, (the Boeing 737 at the time of our conversation). Their
spare parts inventory, technical maintenance staff, pilots and air crew
only have to support and be qualified in the one type of aircraft.

Eisboch