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Southwest Follows Rivals in Raising Fares

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From Bloomberg News

Southwest Airlines Co. joined other major U.S. carriers in raising fares because of higher fuel prices.

Southwest boosted fares $2 to $6 per round trip, a spokeswoman said.

Bigger rivals AMR Corp.’s American Airlines, Northwest Airlines Corp. and other carriers raised fares $20 on Friday, their second such increase in two weeks.

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