Southwest has not been in bankruptcy, and has made money every year since they existed, except maybe the first year I think, when they had 3 aircraft. And they pay per "trip" hours, it is a different system then what other airlines are used to. I have many friends that can average 130+ trip hours a month, if they can work the system correctly. Some also enjoy many more flexibility in that they can work even part time if they wish. I can't say with 100% certainity if things have changed in the past couple years, but it has been like that for a long time. Just FYI. Cheers