Originally Posted by paxhauler85

Not to derail the convo too much but you're only partially right about SWA. There is decreased room for growth, less retirements and the labor costs are increasing - spot on there.

Their profits, on the other hand, are record setting. Financially, they've never done better.

Southwest Airlines Reports Fourth Quarter And Record Annual Profit; 42nd Consecutive Year Of... -- DALLAS, Jan. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --