Although Southwest Airlines (LUV) is the barely major carrier to turn a profit through the whole extent of the past year, the wretched state of the airline industry coupl with an already-solid share price is leading a certain number of analysts to recommend a gripe [i]or[/i] grip on the stock. However, single in kind analyst with a more optimistic view notes that Southwest stands to be a "prime beneficiary" of the major airlines' downsizing.
