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Airlines have long remained a staple of the travel sector. The airline industry trends closely with economic cycles and important inputs like fuel and oil prices. Recently, pilot shortages have been a point of constraint for the business. In the U.S., Southwest, Delta, United, and American Airlines are easily the biggest players in the business.

Recent Airline Stocks Articles

A Way to Take Off With Spirit Airlines

A covered call strategy can be the ticket if the stock keeps rising. Given Spirit's strong business prospects, that's a good possibility.

US Airways-American: The Pros and Cons

With any airline merger, there are always pros and cons to the deal.The biggest loser in this one would be the consumer.

Microsoft’s Big Win in the Government Cloud

Working with Computer Sciences, its FAA contract could be a game-changer -- for the future of air-traffic control and for the battle in the cloud.

Have Airline Stocks Become Defensive?

In what might be a trend, they outperformed in May's down market. It might pay to watch this sector the next time investors hit the "off" switch on risk.

5 Dividend Stocks Up Over 20% in 2012

High-flying stocks that are smaller in market cap or have big emerging-market influences are a bit riskier than the usual dividend stalwarts, but these may be worth a look.

4 Reasons Lower Fuel Prices Won’t Lift Airlines

But US Airways' stock is poised to buck the industry headwinds. One big reason: The growing odds that it will acquire American Airlines out of bankruptcy.

Want to Sit Near Family? Airlines May Charge You More

Many airlines are now charges additional fees for reserved seating. This change benefits frequent business travelers, but often inconveniences families.

Tough Market? Not for Defensive Stocks

The market has been hit hard since the start of April, but not all sectors have lost ground. Find out what has been working through this difficult tape.

Why Delta’s Oil Refinery May Not Have Wings

Trying to ensure a more plentiful and cheaper fuel supply is a bold move, but there's a lot of devilish stuff in the complex arrangement's details.

Spirit Airlines Boycott Call Soars on Facebook

Facebook users create a boycott page against Spirit Airlines after the company refuses to refund the ticket of a Vietnam Vet facing terminal cancer.

Sunoco’s Buyout Could Boost Pump Prices

The deal accelerates a trend that could hit the East Coast especially hard. See what it means for investors -- and consumers.

Airline Scorecard: How Do These 6 Carriers Stack Up After Earnings?

Which airline is doing the best job on all three fronts -- financial, performance and customer perception? We run the numbers.

UTC’s Chenevert: A Big Bet on Commercial Aircraft

His $16.5 billion Goodrich deal puts United Technology's future where the growth is.

US Airways’ Parker: A Smart Bid for American

Getting American's unions onboard first was a savvy move -- Parker has learned a lot from his failed bids for United and Delta.

Airlines: 4 Ways Regionals Are Even Worse Off

When the majors feel a chill, regional airlines get pneumonia. Here are four reasons why they are worse off.

Is JPMorgan Setting Delta Up For a Crash?

JPMorgan is working with Delta to help the struggling airline carrier purchase an idled oil refinery. What's up with that?

5 Airline Stocks Taking Flight

The airline industry is always in a state of flux, but these five stocks offer solid returns and an opportunity to add them to your portfolio

AirTran Still Flying Sky High

Air Tran airlines came in first for the second year in a row in the Airline Quality Ratings, and the industry as a whole posted the best results in 22 years.

Did American Airlines Thrust Itself Into US Airways’ Arms?

When American Airlines parent AMR asked to have its union contracts thrown out, it might have made it easier for another carrier to swoop in and snap it up.