04
Jan
Travelers love Southwest Airlines, according to JD Power's annual ranking of the top US airlines. south west finished first in the budget and budget airline rankings published by the consumer research firm in May of last year. Analysts say Southwest's position with consumers remains strong despite the airline stranding hundreds of thousands of passengers over the Christmas holiday weekend. The fallout, they say, is unlikely to do long-term damage to Southwest's brand. "People think they're getting great value for money," said Michael Taylor, general manager of travel, hospitality and retail at JD Power. Additionally, Southwest's perception of customer service remains…