SOUTH WEST AIRLINES, easily the world”s largest and most successful budget operator, has announced second quarter net profits of USD246m and signalled plans for expansion. At the same time Boeing confirmed orders for a further 15 737-700 aircraft for the airline, in addition to the 261 already ordered. The South West said that so far in third quarter 2003 unit revenues are exceeding year-ago levels. ”The outlook for the economy remains uncertain, however, and we remain concerned about travel demand." http://www.iflyswa.com