Originally Posted by SWAcapt
Also, don't discount the freight operators, as that business is fairly stable.
UPS reported a 900 million+ profit for Q2 2005. I'd say they were "fairly stable"! I think it's a matter of time before AA decides that they need more give-backs from labor, thus ending the recent labor-managment love affair over there.
Legacy carriers are having to "re-invent" themselves if they want to survive in the post 9/11 world. It's tough pill for sure, but not SWA's or anyone else's fault.