Airline Fees Hit $38 Billion
U.S. airlines collected $38 billion in fees last year, for everything from luggage handling to changing scheduled flight times.
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Newest first · Page 30Sizing Up Republic’s Recovery
ThinkstockRepublic Airways Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: RJET) saw a reversal of misfortune on Wednesday. This stock fell handily on Monday and Tuesday, falling from over $8.00 down to under $4.00. So, what are investors supposed…
Republic Airways Faces Some Turbulence on Flight Disruptions
Republic Airways HoldingsRepublic Airways Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: RJET) is under the gun of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The organization has boosted the required flight experience for first officers by a multiple of…
Will Spirit Airlines Remain the Most Profitable US Carrier?
Spirit Airlines reported mixed second-quarter 2015 results before markets opened Friday, due in part to bad weather.
Low Oil Prices Translate Into Higher Profits for Big 3 Airlines
The big three airlines all have seen a significant decline in fuel costs, serving as a strong boost to their respective net incomes. Let's take a look.
Growth Plans Boost Southwest Airlines After Earnings
Southwest Airlines reported second-quarter 2015 results before markets opened on Thursday and announced accelerated share buybacks.
Delta Air Lines Earnings Gains Hampered by Lower Unit Revenues
Delta Air Lines reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2015 results before markets opened Wednesday morning.
United Airlines Resumes Flights
United Continental experienced technical difficulties Wednesday morning and was forced to halt its flights temporarily.
China Has World’s Fastest Trains, US Lags
ThinkstockAs Amtrak trains lumber along at speeds much less than 100 mph, and are susceptible to fatal crashes, China has some legs of its railroad system where trains speeds top 180 mph (283·4 km/h). So much…
Are Major Airliners Colluding?
American Airlines Group Inc.CNBC reported that the Justice Department is currently investigating whether or not there is collusion among airlines. The goal of this alleged collusion is to grow the industry at a slower…
Can Major Airlines Take Off Again?
Over the past 52 weeks, the airline industry climbed to new highs as fuel prices fell to a post-recession low. However, the industry rally might not be over yet.
Credit Suisse Warms Up to Tankers
ThinkstockCredit Suisse is warming up to tankers. The brokerage firm reiterated its Outperform ratings on Euronav NV (NYSE: EURN), Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE: STNG), and Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (NYSE: TNP). Essentially, Credit Suisse…
Does Southwest Really Deserve a Downgrade?
Stuck in the midst of the downturn in transports are the major airline stocks. Southwest Airlines took a hit Thursday morning after Barclays.
Why This Analyst Thinks Southwest Offers Great Upside and Value
Argus maintains its Buy rating for Southwest Airlines but lowers its price target, at the company takes steps to increase revenue and lower costs.
4 Potential Biofuel Winners From EPA Targeting Aircraft Emissions
How would investors consider investing for or against the new notion that the EPA has issued targets against greenhouse gases that are caused by the airlines and aviation sector?