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Southwest Airlines Soars Above Industry's Turbulence

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.

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