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Southwest Airlines Co.

5/26/2012, 12:17 PM ET
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  • Friday 8:38 AM Falling jet fuel prices could save airlines ~$5.5B, yet analysts have failed to recognize the sector's huge growth potential and continue to substantially undervalue airline stocks, J.P. Morgan says. The firm expects net profits to rise ~20% at Alaska Air (ALK), ~40% at JetBlue (JBLU) and Southwest (LUV), and over 50% at US Airways (LCC) and United Continental (UAL).
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  • Thursday 9:52 AM Airline stocks charge out of the gate with outperforming gains across the board, helped in part by a forecast for lower oil prices. Advancers: LCC +4.2%, DAL +3.8%, UAL +3.8%, LUV +3%.
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  • Thursday 7:24 AM Southwest Airlines (LUV) plans to start making international flights for the first time with its decision to pick up AirTran's routes to Mexico and the Caribbean. The company is looking to add up to 25 flights days from a new international terminal at Houston's Hobby airport.
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  • Tuesday 1:16 PM Southwest Airlines (LUV -1.1%) strikes an agreement with Delta Air Lines (DAL +0.1%) to lease the company 88 Boeing 717s after deciding it didn't need the jets acquired in its purchase of Airtran. The deal could be a win-win, with Delta able to update its aging fleet and Southwest cutting back costs by only flying 737s.
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Company Description

Southwest Airlines Co. (the “Company”) is a major passenger airline that provides scheduled air transportation in the United States. The Company commenced service on June 18, 1971, with three Boeing 737 aircraft serving three Texas cities: Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. The Company ended 2009... More

Sector: Services
Industry: Regional Airlines
Country: United States