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Travel stocks are companies that generally specialize in transportation, lodging, or amusement. Traveling is a multi-faceted endeavor and can often take a number of different forms. As such, bookings companies like Booking Holdings are just as much travel stocks as airlines or hotels. Even peer-to-peer lodging platforms like Airbnb are considered travel stocks. Traveling is a good example of an economy-dependent business that tends to take off when times are good and slows down when things cool off.

Recent Travel Stocks Articles

Overweight Man Says Southwest Airlines Humiliated Him

A 340-pound man is complaining that Southwest Airlines humiliated him by removing him from a plane and informing him of their "customer of size" policy.

The 5 Worst Airlines of 2012

U.S. airlines posted their second-highest overall performance rating in 23 years in 2012, but the industry still had some stinkers. These were the five worst.

Boeing Still Faces Lots of Headwinds

The Dreamliner fiasco is going to hurt Boeing down the line ... but maybe not in the way you think. Take gains while you still have them.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Apple’s iTV Delayed Until 2014

A Jefferies analyst says Apple's iTV coming next year; Apple takes a 65% share of global mobile app revenue; Qantas passengers to get iPads for entertainment.

Don’t Expect a Quick Fix for Dreamliner

Beset by battery failures and the vagaries of politics, Boeing’s troubled 787 Dreamliner faces powerful near-term headwinds -- despite a fix the manufacturer submitted to the FAA last week.

Man Booted From Flight for Taking Pic of Empty Seat

A travel blogger on a United flight from Newark, N.J., to Istanbul was removed after he took a picture of the plane's seats.

How to Make American Airlines Soar

Now that he has wrapped up the last major airline merger, here are three things Doug Parker must do to make the marriage of US Airways and American a happy one.

The Best and Worst U.S. Airlines in December

Airline performance metrics retreated for the month of December as aviation system delays and late-arriving aircraft drove airlines’ on-time arrivals lower, according to the Department of Transportation’s latest Air Travel Consumer Report.

Don’t Go Crazy Over an AMR-US Airways Deal

Investors win if a merger keeps an airline out of bankruptcy, but the post-merger share performance of the new entities -- and their volatility -- is nothing to be excited about.

How Much Richard Branson Makes From Virgin Media’s Purchase

British billionaire Richard Branson stands to make about $316 million from Liberty Global's $16 billion acquisition of Virgin Media.

Airline Stocks’ Post-Earnings Report Cards

Not surprisingly, America's four major airline carriers posted varying earnings results last week. Here's how they looked -- and what they face going forward.

Why Boeing Is Still a Buy

Once the Dreamliner debacle is behind it, the stock will soar as Boeing works off the huge back order of 787s and sells more of the still-unique aircraft.

The Best and Worst U.S. Airlines in November

Here are November 2012’s Best and Worst Airlines as measured by performance in four areas: on-time flights, cancellations, mishandled baggage and complaints.

What the Rally in Transports Means for the Broader Market

The relationship of transportation stocks to the market gets lots of attention, but data shows that transports aren't a great predictor of market direction.

FAA Steps In and Grounds Troubled Boeing 787s

Aviation regulators in Europe, the U.S., and Asia have now grounded Boeing's 787 Dreamliner over safety concerns after a series of incidents.

United Airlines Sued Over Fuel ‘Sham’

United Airlines is being sued by the Illinois Regional Transit Authority for allegedly running a "sham" office outside Cook County to avoid fuel taxes.

Will Dreamliner Woes Stall Boeing?

A rash of glitches has everyone -- including investors -- worried. The 787 is key to Boeing's future, so its growing pains need to be overcome pronto.

Third Time’s No Charm for Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Three safety issues in less than a week have shaken confidence in the success of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Where U.S. Airlines Are Headed in 2013

After a strong 2012, profits this year could be tougher to come by as carriers work through efficiency upgrades -- and one more likely mega-merger.