South West Airlines Financial Analysis
Financial Analysis The events and challenges that Southwest had to face in 2001 was unlike any in the history of aviation. ... American Airlines, who is also a major player in the airline industry, had a similar fate. ... Compared to its competitor’s revenue Southwest Airlines is the most stable. ... During this same time period Delta Airlines revenue decreased by $574 million, America Airlines revenue decreased by an astounding $1. ... Southwest has the lowest operating cost of all major airlines and by a very wide margin. ... During this same year Delta and America airlines profit margin was at –9% respectively. ... While the profits may not have met historical standards, their performance was exceptional given that the major airlines reported losses in the billions of dollars.