Airline Stocks

The Wright brothers build the first plane in 1903 and their invention caused a new industry to take flight. But the novel coronavirus sent airline stocks into a tailspin, forcing airliners to burn through their cash piles. But despite the current environment, the airline industry is a necessary component of the global economy. Though some airlines are good buys today and others may be headed for bankruptcy, the top airline stocks will emerge stronger. Because they are a main cog in industry, airline stocks have become extremely prosperous, especially in the past decade. As technology advances, so too will the stock with colossal companies such as American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and United soaring ahead.

Trade of the Day: Delta Airlines (DAL)

By Ken Trester
The spotlight's on the airline sector, and I've got a short-term call trade to play it.

Trade of the Day: Avianca Holdings (AVH)

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Formerly plagued by lawsuits and bankruptcy, this airline is under new management and just started trading on the NYSE with positive prospects.

What to Expect From the New American Airlines

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
American Airlines came to an antitrust settlement with the Justice Department. Here’s a quick take on what’s next and what it all means for investors.

4 Things We Learned About Airlines After Earnings

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Airline stocks have soared in 2013, but can they hold that altitude? Here are four things that we learned about airlines from their earnings reports.

Southwest Won’t Rule Out Baggage Fees

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Southwest Airlines' CEO has signaled that the carrier could eventually add fees for checked bags.

Tablet Battle Takes to the Skies

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
UAL brought tablets to the skies in 2011 when it bought iPads for its pilots. But now, Apple products are losing ground to devices from MSFT and SSNLF.

Spirit Airlines Continues to Soar

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
After Friday's major chart breakout, Spirit Airlines looks to have plenty of upside momentum to continue the run higher into year-end.

FAA Recalls 800 Airline Inspectors From Furlough

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The FAA says that 800 of the 3,000 aviation inspectors furloughed due to the government shutdown will return to work this week.

Airline Passengers Don’t Mind Paying Fees for These New Perks

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Instead of introducing fees for formerly-free services, airlines are now adding charges for enhanced services.

Can Airline Stocks Continue Soaring? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Airline stocks have been on fire over the last year or so, but the question remains whether investors should begin preparing for a potential hard landing.

3 Signs Boeing Could Be Headed Into Turbulence

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Boeing has weathered sequestration and Dreamliner headaches nicely, soaring 75% in the past year. But investors beware these 3 signs of turbulence.

Can Airline Stocks Sustain Their Swagger?

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Delta Air Lines is the leader (by a mile) of an aggressive run by airline stocks this year. Can DAL and the pack keep it up?

5 Airlines Offering the Hottest In-Flight Entertainment Innovations

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
As in-flight entertainment options continue to expand rapidly, let's take a look at some of the hottest innovations from five big players in the space.

T. Rowe Price Taking a Chainsaw to an Ingrown Toenail

By Dan Wiener
In a puzzling move, T. Rowe Price has banned trading for American Airlines employees who subscribe to the EZTracker newsletter.

Sell Airline Stocks In Wake of the DoJ Lawsuit

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Now that the US Air-American merger has been blocked, let's take a look at what could have gone wrong, and what broader implications it has on airline stocks.

4 Reasons Boeing’s Rebound Might Be Short-Lived

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Investigators have ruled out Dreamliner batteries as the source of a recent fire. Shares jumped nearly 4% on the news, but Boeing's troubles are far from over.

Which Airline Stocks Will Soar Short-Term?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Not all U.S. airlines are created equal, and three key factors will likely determine which airlines are poised to soar -- or stall -- in the near-term.

2 ‘A’-Rated Airline Stocks Set to Soar in 2013

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Airlines are poised for growth for the second half of the year, and these two could be leading the charge.

American Airlines to Squeeze More Seats on Planes

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
American Airlines says it will add an unspecified number of seats to its existing fleet of Boeing 737s and MD-80s to boost ticket and fee revenue.
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