Southwest Airlines reports second quarter net income of $224m

Southwest Airlines reported second quarter 2013 net income was $224m, which included $50m (net) of unfavorable special items. This compared to net income of $228m in second quarter 2012, which included $45m (net) of unfavorable special items. Excluding special items, second quarter 2013 net income was a record $274m compared to $273m in second quarter 2012.