Southwest solidifies domestic dominance, doubles second-quarter profits

Reaping the benefits of capacity cutbacks by its legacy competition, Southwest Airlines enjoyed record revenues in the second quarter ended June 30 and more than doubled its net income to $333 million from earnings of $144 million in the year-ago quarter. More good times are ahead, according to CEO...

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