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		<title><![CDATA[US Airways Group, Inc. Q3 2009 Earnings Call Transcript]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Question-and-Answer Session  Operator Operator Instructions The first question comes from the line of Jamie Baker &#8211; JPMorgan.  Jamie Baker &#8211; JPMorgan  I was thanking Scott for providing an uncharacteristic level of detail on RASM. I do want to circle back on that topic. I am just...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:58:09 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[What Will Southwest Do With Its LaGuardia Slots?]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[I didn't mention it here on BNET when it was first announced that Southwest was planning to buy its way into New York's LaGuardia airport, but now that the slot sale has been confirmed, I thought it would be worthwhile to discuss how they might be used.  There are...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:52:57 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Southwest's Latest Codeshare Amplifies Labor Problems]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[You've probably seen the news plastered all over the media.  Southwest has now decided to codeshare with Mexican carrier Volaris for flights south of the border.  It's great news for passengers because it will likely open up new, low cost opportunities between the US and Mexico, but not...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:13:43 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Southwest's Stance on Fees Could be Problematic]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[There was a very interesting piece in this week's PlaneBusiness Banter (if you aren't a subscriber, you should be) on how Southwest is backing itself into a corner with its stance on not charging any fees.  It was certainly a thought-provoking piece that hints about problems to come for...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:46:38 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Wallstrip: Speculation]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wallstrip focuses on a potential scapegoat for our failing economy: YOU.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Southwest: Flying High Over the Competition]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Southwest LUV isn't nearing its all-time high, but we're not complaining as long as we clear those treeeee tops!]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:58:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[What's the Matter with Oakland?]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The capacity carnage continued last week with both US Airways and Continental detailing their cuts.  Unsurprisingly, US Airways announced it would shutter its night hub in Vegas.  Continental, however, had much wider ranging cuts that hit Cleveland the hardest.  There are plenty of changes to pull out...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Southwest Touts Its No Fee Policy]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone else notice that Southwest has really started talking about that fact that it has no fees lately?  They have a page on their website dedicated to the campaign, and I've seen some ads saying the same thing.  Smart move, and really, it's necessary if they want to...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Southwest Increases Denver Flights for Third Time in a Month]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Southwest Increases Denver Flights for Third Time in a MonthThe view from DENFrustration with UAL, when Denver was United's fortress hub, really helped the new Frontier get a leg up, and I think that's true of Southwest as well. During the Kelleher era, they resisted entering the Denver market, saying...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 09:51:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Southwest Increases Denver Flights for Third Time in a Month]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone get the license plate of that truck that just ran over Frontier?  I believe it had Texas plates.  Yes, for the third time in a month, Southwest has announced it will be adding more flights in Denver.  This, of course, happens when everyone else is cutting...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 07:42:35 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Business Travelers: Would You Fly Southwest If You Could Board First?]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Business Travelers: Would You Fly Southwest If You Could Board First?SouthwestMy company requires that we use Southwest for business travel if they offer a flight to the necessary destination.  It is cramped if you are traveling cross country - but not so bad for short trips - particularly considering...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2007 09:34:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Business Travelers: Would You Fly Southwest If You Could Board First?]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://blogs.bnet.com/intercom/?p=1225]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Southwest'sÂ made some improvements to itsÂ â€œno assigned seatingâ€ policy. For starters, theÂ new "letter and number" system substantially decreases the amount of time passengers spend waiting in line to board. And the latest enhancement: the creation of a "Business Select" class (which CEO Gary Kelley says should add at least $100 million...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Heartland Financial USA, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2006 Earnings]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[DUBUQUE, Iowa -- Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:HTLF):  Second Quarter 2006 Highlights  --Net income increased by 15% over second quarter 2005  --Net interest margin improved by 16 basis points compared to second quarter 2005  --Average earning assets increased 9% over second quarter 2005  --Acquisition of...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2006 23:59:59 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Logicalis Completes Acquisition of Alliance Consulting Southwest Division; Logicalis Strengthens Services Capabilities, Extends Geographic Footprint]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. -- Logicalis, Inc., a global provider of high-performance technology solutions, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Alliance Consulting's Southwest region business ("Alliance Southwest"), based in Phoenix, Arizona. The acquisition strengthens Logicalis' presence in the West coast and Southwest and extends the capabilities of the...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2006 23:59:59 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ADDITIVES       Additives       Mayzo, Inc.       North Metal & Chemical Company       Adhesion Promoters       ADM Tronics, Inc.      ...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2005 23:59:59 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Giant Industries, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Dial Oil Company]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2005_July_13/ai_n14737761]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Giant Industries, Inc. (NYSE:GI) today announced that it has acquired Dial Oil Company. Based in Farmington, New Mexico, Dial Oil is one of the premier wholesale distributors of gasoline, diesel and lubricants in New Mexico, with operations throughout the Southwest. It also owns and operates twelve service...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2005 23:59:59 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Nevada utilities commission could double proposed hike in natural gas rates.]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5553/is_200410/ai_n22252440]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[By John G. Edwards, Las Vegas Review-Journal Knight Ridder/Tribune  Business News    Oct. 12--After hearing a three-way debate over procedural law  Monday, the  presiding officer for a Southwest Gas Corp. rate case ruled  he would consider  a proposal that could double the size...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2004 23:59:59 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Natural-Gas Rate Increase Likely for Las Vegas-Area Consumers.]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5553/is_200404/ai_n22150366]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[By John G. Edwards, Las Vegas Review-Journal Knight Ridder/Tribune  Business News    Apr. 15--Southwest Gas Corp. appears on track for a 17.1 percent  increase  in gas rates in Southern Nevada after a two-hour hearing  Wednesday before the  Public Utilities Commission.   ...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2004 23:59:59 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Las Vegas-Area Natural Gas Rates to Increase 5.5 Percent.]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb5553/is_200401/ai_n22105895]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[By John G. Edwards, Las Vegas Review-Journal Knight Ridder/Tribune  Business News    Jan. 29--The average residential customers using 5,800 cubic feet  of  natural gas per month will see their monthly bill jump $2.76 to  $49.34  starting Sunday.    The Public Utilities...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2004 23:59:59 -0800</pubDate>
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