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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

Boeing: A Supplier’s Best Friend

And these companies -- from General Electric and Rolls Royce to Fuji and Goodrich -- give investors good indirect bets on BA's promising fortunes.

The Surprising Place You May Find the Cheapest Airfare

Online travel agencies might seem to offer the best deal, but several airlines are seeking to limit that perception.

1 Stock You Must Own, 1 You Must Sell in the Services Sector

The services sector is broad, but when it comes to its stocks, there's one shining star ... and one moldy oldie.

Turning Off iPads on Takeoff, Landing May Not Be Necessary

The FAA is forming a group to study its current policies and procedures regarding consumer use of portable electronic devices like during takeoff and landing.

The Best and Worst Airlines in June

The best and worst airlines are measured by performance in three areas: on-time flights, mishandled baggage and complaints.

US Air-AMR: 2 Courtship Scenarios

As the courtship between the carriers' CEOs gets testy, it's time to look at how a merger would work -- and what happens if they wind up going it alone.

The Best and Worst U.S. Airlines in May

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

This Year’s Air Show Winner: Boeing, But …

... Airbus’ coming Alabama plant could redefine the battle. Plus, the 2012 show earned no victory laps.

AMR’s ‘Merger Review’: Playing Hard to Get

CEO Tom Horton is at least trying to look standoffish to US Airways, which is still the most likely suitor to win this company's hand in marriage.

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.