Southwest Reports Profit, But Issues Third-Quarter Warning

摘要

Southwest managed a $54 million second-quarternprofit, but warned July 21 that it cannot provide assurancesnthat it will make a profit in the third quarter.nThe warning, for a quarter that is historically onenof the strongest for airlines, is extremely unusual fornSouthwest. But Chairman, President and CEO GarynKelly said the airline feels compelled to give it becausenof continuing weakness in travel demand — in businessntravel in particular — and uncertainty about thendirection of fuel prices.