Southwest Airlines Co. Announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the fourth quarter, the company announced total revenue was USD 5,704 million compared to USD 5,258 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 820 million compared to USD 741 million a year ago. Net income was USD 654 million compared to USD 1,747 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.17 compared to USD 2.95 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.17 compared to USD 2.94 a year ago. For the full year, total revenue was USD 21,965 million compared to USD 21,146 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 3,206 million compared to USD 3,407 million a year ago. Net income was USD 2,465 million compared to USD 3,357 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 4.3 compared to USD 5.58 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 4.29 compared to USD 5.57 a year ago.