Southwest Airlines Soars Above Industry's Turbulence

NPR | By Wade Goodwyn

Published December 4, 2002 at 12:00 AM EST

Southwest Airlines earns profits and adds staff despite horrific losses for the industry as a whole. The airline cites its decentralized structure and unusual corporate culture as reasons for its success. NPR's Wade Goodwyn reports.

Wade Goodwyn

Wade Goodwyn is an NPR National Desk Correspondent covering Texas and the surrounding states.

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