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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

Southwest Air Hikes Raise the Industry

Southwest followed on the heels of their competitors JetBlue and Virgin, increasing fares on most round-trip flights -- and many major carriers followed.

An FAA Plan to Allow Use of e-Readers and Tablets Gate-to-Gate

Because so many airline passengers use e-readers and tablets, the FAA may reassess the “gadgets off” rule imposed during taxiing, takeoffs, and landings.

One Way to Make Money on Airlines

The disaster that is the airline sector might be playable via put options.

Why WTO’s Ruling Against Boeing Is Irrelevant

Governments will always find ways to help domestic businesses. Ramped-up rivals' new planes are where the competitive action is.

9 Goods Seeing Sky-High Price Inflation

The rising cost of oil and supply-demand imbalances are boosting the prices of a slew of goods.

American Airlines Still Fighting a Losing Battle

American Airlines parents AMR Corp.'s decision to freeze some of its pension plans rather than axing them is admirable, but ultimately will hamper its recovery.

United Airlines Faces Delays After Systems Merger

United Airlines integrated systems with partner airline Continental this weekend and was confronted by a broad array of glitches.

So Long, Continental. Now, It’s Just United

More than a year after their merger, the two carriers are just one. The last step: Blending all reservations into one system, and that has passengers worried.

Airfare Expected to Climb Through the Summer

Rising fuel prices are driving an increase in commercial airfare, with the price of tickets likely to rise continuously throughout the vacation season.

No-Frills PeoplExpress Aims to Fly Again

With an IPO is planned for the spring to help finance its relaunch, low-fare airline PeoplExpress plans to serve regional airports and stay out of major hubs.

Boeing and Airbus Have a Perception Problem

Reports Of A380 and 787 production flaws could make safety-worried passengers shun the new high-tech planes that are key to both manufacturers' fortunes.

Boeing: Airlines Will Need 33,500 New Planes by 2030

The bullish forecast -- made on the eve of the Singapore air show -- is based on huge growth, especially in Asia-Pacific.

MD-80 Trouble Drags AMR Down Again

After a massive fine 18 months ago, two engine emergencies put the bankrupt carrier under tighter scrutiny as it plans to cut 4,600 mechanics.

Frontier Airline Launches Onboard Wi-Fi

Frontier Airlines announced that it has partnered with Gogo to offer onboard Wi-Fi, including small amounts of free service for the rest of February.

Spirit’s New $2 Fee Prompts Bickering over DOT Regulations

Spirit Airlines says its $2-per-ticket up-charge is necessary to compensate for a DOT rule that allows passengers to cancel reservations without penalty.

Will AMR’s Layoff Lead to Takeoff?

Workforce cuts are a painful but necessary step, among many others, if a revival is going to happen after bankruptcy.

Starbucks Expands Its Airline Reach

The nation's seventh-largest carrier, Alaska Airlines, joins sister carrier Horizon Air and airline giant United in serving Starbucks on its flights.

4 of Top 10 World’s Worst Airport Terminals Are in U.S.

Five of the 10 worst terminals in the world are in the U.S., according to a respected travel guide, and the worst is a Delta Airlines (NYSE:DAL) hub.

Airline Stocks Remain Grounded…Except One

Here are several reasons for Southwest's success -- and why you should jump on the stock now.