SWA posts $162 Mil Net Income/ $.22 per share

[Mach 80]

Without hedges SWA may have raised fares a lot more and still been very profitable. Yes, they could do so now with their hedges but why make it easier for the competition to make more money and become more competitive in the long run?

 

[mdf]

Screw the hedge issue. LUV's a solidly run company that would be making money with or without hedges.

The management there is very talented and they have a very deep bench of talented managers ready to step in to replace those that retire.
You guys ever consider buying United? Please make Tilton an offer; it's for sale.

To me, United is the real diamond in the rough. Couple that international route structure with someone's strong domestic side, and you have something.

 

[TAZ MAN]

Without hedges SWA may have raised fares a lot more and still been very profitable. Yes, they could do so now with their hedges but why make it easier for the competition to make more money and become more competitive in the long run?

That is exactly right.

 

[LeonPhelps]

To me, United is the real diamond in the rough. Couple that international route structure with someone's strong domestic side, and you have something.

What is United's Market Cap right now?

 

[GuppyWN]

What is United's Market Cap right now?

5.6 Billion

Gup

 

[TAZ MAN]

Bumped for the General