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Southwest's Profits Head North

Airline outperforms industry rivals as low-cost tickets, no-fee bag policy attract recession-weary travelers.

Senh: Now, what a surprise - the airline who's not trying to nickel-and-dime their customers is the top performer. Hint to other airlines - um, you'll get more customers if you drop the baggage fees. I once saw Pixar director Brad Bird on Southwest. If it's good enough for him, it's good enough for me.

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