1st Q Numbers look great!

[swamt]

More record monthly numbers being reported.  Almost 1 billion miles increase YOY, and still growing. Looking forward to this continuing for some time in the future...
 
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines set records with July traffic
 
Southwest Airlines Reports July Traffic

 

[swamt]

Just some more positive out look for the airlines.  Hope it still continues thru 3rd Q and beyond.  3rd Q should and will be another record setting Q.  I am willing to bet that the overall numbers for 2015 will be much larger than predicted.  Were already over 1 billion just in the first half of 15...
 
US airlines earn $8.7 billion 1H 2015 net profit

 

[WorldTraveler]

the Bureau of Labor Statistics noted that US airfares fell more than 5.5% in July 2015 , the most that they have fallen in almost 20 years.

Low fuel is making it possible for airlines to add more capacity while the fear of pricing probes and charges of collusion give airlines an incentive to price aggressively according to some analysts.

http://seekingalpha.com/news/2736056-airline-fares-fall-sharply-in-july?uprof=45#email_link

 

 

[swamt]

Another good month reported for Aug.  Hoping this continues for some time in the future...
 
Southwest Airlines Reports August Traffic

 

[WorldTraveler]

they are indeed good numbers, swamt.

It is noteworthy that WN's RASM decline is returning to be better than the legacy carriers which are still struggling with currency issues in their foreign markets, something that does not largely affect WN.

considering that fuel is down far more than the decrease in RASM, WN should do show strong increases in profitability.

also, the intro service at DAL and other markets is nearly a year old so RASM growth will start to go up solely because the fares are starting to move forward.

With resolution of the DAL issue likely within a few weeks, WN will be very well positioned to continue to grow including to Latin America where their growth will be focused now that DAL, DCA, and LGA growth has largely been set during the last year.

Hopefully these numbers will also provide some confidence to the company to resolve the labor issues.

Congrats to you and your coworkers, swamt!

 

[swamt]

3rd Q earnings are right around the corner. Judging from the article below seems some are comparing SWA and Delta more than usual.  Second article is predictions for SWA's 3rd Q earnings which will be announced 10-22-15...
 
Which One Is Better Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL) OrSouthwest Airlines Co (LUV)?
 
Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:LUV): Analysts Expect 0.97 Earnings Per Share

 

[swamt]

Some very impressive numbers for 3rd Q.  I tip my hat to all the employees and especially to the unionized groups (without contracts) for staying focused and getting the job done. I especially like the first one where we take over the number 1 spot. Hope it continues...
 
Delta knocked off from on-time leader perch in...
 
Southwest Reported Strong Traffic Numbers for August
 
Southwest Airlines Reports September Traffic

 

[WorldTraveler]

again, don't try to use WN's on-time success in order to push a false message.

DL has been and will still have the best on-time record AMONG THE BIG 4 but HA has had the best on-time rating.

as for WN's traffic, it continues to validate that the domestic market is strong and that WN is seeing enough strength in other markets to offset yield weakness in N. Texas.

Given that WN will soon be lapping its new routes at DAL, yields will continue to improve.

WN's key focus appears to be shifting to HOU and int'l flying where the new int'l terminal will likely mean more new routes.

I can agree with you that the financial success at WN should provide a platform for resolution of WN's labor contracts.

 

[FrugalFlyerv2.0]

DL has been and will still have the best on-time record AMONG THE BIG 4 but HA has had the best on-time rating.

 
Looks like somebody is green with envy.

 

[WorldTraveler]

You could only come to that conclusion if you failed to read what I wrote that no one will complain if the entire industry gets serious about delivering optimal performance on a year round basis.

The problem for the rest of the industry is that DL has figured out to deliver the best operational performance on a year round basis among the largest US carriers.

If other carriers can deliver the same kind of performance on a year round basis, then customers benefit which is good for everyone.