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In today's economy, less and less people are willing to spend money on air travel. Southwest Airlines is a low-cost airline that is profitable in this economic climate. They are one of the world's most profitable airlines, posting profits for 35 years straight. It's the largest airline in the United States and carries the most passengers of any airline in the world.

With the economy in turmoil, Southwest is moving forward with caution. They are not increasing the size of their fleet or charging higher prices to offset higher energy costs, which puts them in high demand for American travelers. With their ...