AirTran SWOT Analysis: Strong net profit in 2Q2009 and well-positioned to ride out the storm

AirTran Airways reported a strong net profit of USD78.4 million in 2Q2009 (reversing a net loss of USD14.8 million in the previous corresponding period), as it benefited from a combination of lower fuel prices, its decision to reduce capacity and its low cost structure, in what was otherwise a challenging and uncertain operating environment. [1722 words]

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This report contains the following subheadings:

• STRENGTHS: On the profitability train as capacity reduced
• WEAKNESSES: Revenue and yield weakness continues; unit costs up 
• OPPORTUNITIES: Selected growth in key markets
• THREATS: Oil prices and swine flu
• OUTLOOK: Early restructure to yield positive gains in 2009

This report contains the following charts and tables:

• AirTran financial highlights for three months ended 30-Jun-09
• AirTran financial highlights for six months ended 30-Jun-09
• AirTran operating margin: 2Q05 to 2Q09
• AirTran traffic (RPM) growth (% change year-on-year) and passenger load factors (%): Jan-2008 to Jun-2009
• AirTran yield (per RPM) and cost (per ASM): 2Q05 to 2Q09
• AirTran unit revenue and unit cost projects for 3Q2009
• AirTran capacity (ASM) plan for 2009