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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

5 Reasons LUV Shares Could Lose Some Love

There could be some headwinds to Southwest Airlines' national strategy.

As Oil Prices Rise, Airlines Turn to Capacity Cuts

Fare hikes can only do so much

Airlines Go Back to Fare-Hike Well

But Southwest (LUV) may hold all the cards again as to whether fare raises stick.

US Airways Eyes 3 Merger Options – United, American or Delta

US Airways NYSE:LCC is the last great airline merger candidate, with Delta, United Continental and American all vying for the airlines stock.

New Wireless Network Could Get Airplanes Lost

Carriers' GPS signals may be scrambled.

American Airlines, Expedia Make Up

Expedia blinks, but gets back a big chunk of business.

Airline Stocks’ Ascent Hampered by Japan

Dropping profitable routes will hurt the bottom line.

4 Ways The iPad Can Help Airline Profits

Apple's (AAPL) device could boost efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Can Airlines Be Too Safe?

Accident rates plunge, but regulators keep pushing safety

Southwest’s Go-it-Alone Ticket Approach Backfires

A couple of computer glitches show the danger of no partnerships.

3 Reasons Airline Stocks Face a Bumpy Ride

An international trade group tears down its 2011 profit forecast.

Does a Delta Group Bid for Virgin Make Sense?

More transatlantic business is attractive, but branding could be an issue.

Regional Airlines Face Code-Share Crackdown

Forced disclosure to customers may start hitting the bottom line.

See a Bargain in Airline Stocks? Check Oil Prices First

The trend higher in crude poses a danger to airline profits.

Where Will All the Planes Land in 10 Years?

The government has an upgrade plan for growing traffic, but airlines will have to pony up.

Rebound in Business Travel Lifts Airline Stocks, Weighs on Margins

Business travel flights from airline stocks is improving, but carriers like United, Continental, Delta and American need to keep an eye on margins despite better corporate flight sales.

Airlines Get the Message, Boost On-Time Performance

Companies ratcheted up their efficiency last year in the wake of government fines if they didn't.