Record Third Quarter Earnings for Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines has reported its third quarter 2013 results, revealing record net income.

Excluding special items, the carrier made $241 million during the period, or $.34 per diluted share, compared to third quarter 2012 net income, excluding special items, of $97 million, or $.13 per diluted share.

Southwest chairman Gary Kelly said: “Third quarter revenues were a third quarter record, with total operating revenues per available seat mile (unit revenues) increasing 4.5 per cent year-over-year.

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