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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

Alcoa: From Bellwether to Red Herring

Alcoa's fourth-quarter earnings expectations look rosy -- which is better than you can say for the broader market

Hop On as Alaska Air Rises

The West Coast carrier's slow but steady rise positions it well for a covered call strategy that will pay off nicely if ALK keeps ascending.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 12/17

Get the scoop on today's big moves. See which stock hit a new 52-week high, and one that found a new 52-week low.

United Continental Pilots to Get Raises, Lump-Sum Payments

The pilots union for United Airlines has voted to approve a new four-year contract with heft salary hikes and a large lump sum payment.

Delta Buys Big Stake in Virgin Atlantic

Delta Air Lines is buying a 49% stake in Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic airlines and forming a joint venture to leverage cross-Atlantic travelers.

Could the Port Strike Kill a Santa Claus Rally?

A walkout by workers at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles could cause headaches for transporters and disrupt the nation's supply chain.

Where Is AMR, After a Year in Bankruptcy?

The prospects for what happens next are starting to clarify. Here's how American Airlines stacks up as it seeks another life after Chapter 11.

Man Sues Airlines for Obese Wife’s Death

The husband of a 425-pound woman who died in Hungary after being denied air travel for medical treatment is suing the airlines involved.

United Continental Struggles to Ride Out Post-Merger Turbulence

Heading into the biggest travel week of the year, a new round of glitches and PR headaches at United Continental could make passengers look elsewhere.

The Best and Worst U.S. Airlines in September

The 15 airlines tracked by the report posted an on-time performance of 83.3% -- worse than the 83.9% a year ago, but much better than August’s 79.1%.

Airline CEO: Seatbelts on Plane Are Useless

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leart has some startling things to say about seatbelts on his planes: namely, that he thinks they're useless.

Hurricane Sandy: Sectors to Watch

These four sectors are the mostly likely to be impacted by Hurricane Sandy's damaging effects -- but not all businesses will be hammered the same way.

The Best and Worst U.S. Airlines in August

U.S. airlines’ performance rose and consumer complaints fell in August, according to the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) most recent Air Travel Consumer Report.

3 Small Companies You Can Bank On

These great companies also make great investments. Plus, they represent America's future -- perhaps more so than some of the usual giants.

Which of These Airlines Isn’t Like the Others?

In this troubled sector, one bin-name surprise is cleared for takeoff, as well as options opportunities.

Spirit Airlines’ New Stratospheric Bag Fees

Heads up, air travelers: Bags checked in at the gate will cost you $100 each. The discount carrier also hiked other bag fees.

Pricing Power Lifts Airline Earnings Outlook

The outlook for airline earnings has improved, but better performance doesn’t necessarily make it a sector to invest in now.

The Best and Worst U.S. Airlines in July

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

Wednesday Apple Rumors: More than 400M iOS Devices Sold

Apple has sold 400 million iOS devices through June 2012; American Airlines adopts iPads in all phases of flights; and Siri co-founder leaves Apple.