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(JBLU) JetBlue Airways Traffic Rises in April

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:14:15 -0400

After of traffic growth in Mar 2013, JetBlue Airways (JBLU) experienced another month of rising...

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Virgin America, Southwest Top Consumer Reports Airline Ratings

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:55:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: Consumer Reports released its new ratings of the best and worst airlines. Virgin America was at the top of the list. Spirit Airlines Inc. (NASDAQ: SAVE) was at the bottom. Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) was in second place among the winners. On ... Read more

What Is Important: Samsung Galaxy S4 Sells 10 Million, Consumer Reports Airline Scores

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:35:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: Lenovo Earnings The news about Hewlett-Packard Co.'s (NYSE: HPQ) earnings may have been better than expected, but they cannot compare nearly to PC maker rival Lenovo. For some reason it has managed to dodge much of the downturn in global personal ... Read more

United to Add 40 Embraer 76-Seat Aircraft to Express Fleet

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:53:30 -0400

United Airlines (NYSE: UAL) today announced a capacity purchase agreement for SkyWest Airlines, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYW), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SkyWest, Inc., to operate 40 Embraer (NYSE: ERJ) 175 aircraft under the United Express brand. SkyWest, Inc. will purchase the 40 76-seat aircraft with

Closing Bell for Friday on Wall Street: Stock Markets Open Higher Today, March Upward

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:06:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: U.S. equity markets opened higher this morning, taking advantage of buying opportunities after yesterday's slide in equities' prices. In the U.S., the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index and the Conference Board leading ... Read more

Summary of 13F from Tepper's Appaloosa

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:09:18 -0400

Tepper's Appaloosa Management releases 13F:

David Tepper's Appaloosa Management released its 13F earlier and saw a slight increase in its value from $4.61billion to $4.71 billion.

(All units are in millions of shares)

Raised:

• Broadcom (NASDAQ: BRCM) from 3.42 to 3.62 • Celanese (NYSE: CE) from 0.65 to 1.05 • Ford

JD Power Rates Worst Airline Customer Satisfaction, US Air At Bottom

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:18:00 -0400

DailyFinance.com: J.D. Power & Associates 2013 released its North America Airline Satisfaction Study. US Airways (NYSE: LCC) was at the bottom of the list. United, of United Continental Holdings (NYSE: UAL) was second worst, barely edging out American Airlines in the ... Read more

Southwest CEO says all you need is LUV

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:08:10 -0400

There are plenty of theories as to how Southwest Airlines succeeds where most other carriers fail. But Gary Kelly, who has been CEO since 2004, says it comes down to love, Al Lewis reports.

(UAL) United Continental Holdings in Deal with Embraer

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:42:23 -0400

United Airlines, the wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings Inc. (UAL), has agreed...

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JetBlue Traffic Rises in April – Analyst Blog

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:02:01 -0400

After of traffic growth in Mar 2013, JetBlue Airways experienced another month of rising traffic across its network.

Short Interest in Delta Air Lines Surges

Sun, 12 May 2013 14:15:57 -0400

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) had the only sizable upswing in short interest in the U.S. airline industry between the April 15 and April 30 settlement dates. The number of shares sold short in United Continental (NYSE: UAL) and U.S. Airways (NYSE: LCC) also

The Newest Round of Airline Fees Has Arrived

Sat, 11 May 2013 11:01:08 -0400

This may arouse confusing feelings about how to react - should you laugh, cry, or throw a major stomping/screaming fit like the toddler in 8C (that did it for the entire flight)?

Seriously, airline fees are getting out of control—so much so that you would have to think these fees are

Delta to Boost Shareholders’ Wealth – Analyst Blog

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:38:01 -0400

Delta Air Lines Inc. is set to restart its quarterly dividend and has authorised a share repurchase program

(JBLU) JetBlue Lags Forecasts on First Quarter Earnings

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:32:22 -0400

The discounted U.S. airline JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) delivered weak first quarter 2013...

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United in Deal with Embraer – Analyst Blog

Wed, 01 May 2013 19:18:01 -0400

United Airlines, the wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, has agreed to buy 30 Embraer 175 regional jets.

Embraer Earnings Hit by Lower Sales – Analyst Blog

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:10:01 -0400

Embraer S.A. reported first-quarter earnings of 17 cents per ADS, down by more than 98% from the year-ago profit of 58 cents per ADS. The reported figure also missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 43 cents.

Minyanville's T3 Morning Market Call: Central Bank Expectations Driving Bullish Action

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:35:00 -0400

Airlines stocks have some strong set-ups right now as a few look ready for potential breakouts.

(UAL) United Continental Holdings Posts Narrower Loss

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 15:30:44 -0400

The largest U.S. airline – United Continental Holdings Inc. (UAL) – reported better-than-expected...

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(LUV) Southwest Airlines Unveils Flights to Five Cities

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:29:42 -0400

For the first time ever, domestic top-notch carrier Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) introduced flights...

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Short Sellers Retreat from Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:37:11 -0400

Short sellers seem to have had their fill of U.S. Airways (NYSE: LCC) during the first two weeks of April, ahead of its impending merger with AMR, parent of American Airlines, which has been in bankruptcy since November 2011. Short interest in U.S. Airways retreated more than six

United Posts Narrower Loss – Analyst Blog

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:40:01 -0400

United Continental posted loss of 98 cents per share, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $1.09 per share.

JetBlue Lags 1Q Earnings – Analyst Blog

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:40:01 -0400

JetBlue Airways delivered first-quarter earnings of 5 cents that were below both the prior-year quarter's results and the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 9 cents.

(UAL) United Continental Holdings Targets to Save More Fuel

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:42:07 -0400

Apart from implementing various strategic initiatives to boost the profitability level and render...

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Southwest Posts Positive Surprise – Analyst Blog

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:09:01 -0400

Southwest Airlines reported adjusted earnings of 7 cents per share that surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 3 cents.

Flight Delays and Furloughs: Who You Blame Depends on Who You Read

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:17:00 -0400

The question of whether the furlough of air traffic controllers could have been avoided is an intensely debated one.

Updates, advisories and surprises

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:31:09 -0400

A roundup of the latest corporate earnings reports and what companies are saying about future quarters.

Delta Tops Earnings, Guides for 2Q – Analyst Blog

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:40:01 -0400

Delta Air Lines reported first-quarter 2013 adjusted earnings of 10 cents, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 7 cents.

Delta Posts Surprising Q1 Proft, Shares Jump More Than 10 Percent

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:10:39 -0400

In a rare first-quarter occurrence for any airline, Delta posted a $7 million profit exceeding analysts’—and its own—expectations this morning. The world’s second-largest airline reported adjusted diluted earnings of 10 cents per share based on revenue $85 billion. The earnings were up significantly compared to the same period in 2012 when the airline posted an EPS loss of 5 cents ...

Boeing’s 787 Battery Approved by FAA – Analyst Blog

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:30:01 -0400

The Boeing Company finally received the green light from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration for the 787 Dreamliner's redesigned battery.

(BA) Airline Industry Stock Outlook – Apr 2013 – Zacks Analyst Interviews

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:11:56 -0400

Leaving behind the effects of an unstable oil price scenario and sluggish world trade, the global...

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Boeing Batteries Are Back on Board

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:42:22 -0400

"We're back in business, baby!" tweeted the Washington Aerospace Partnership, a group of business, labor and local government leaders supportive of The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA), according to Reuters.

The exuberance was inspired by a Federal Aviation Administration announcement Friday that it had approved Boeing’s revamped battery

(JBLU) JetBlue Airway’s Traffic Remains High in March

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:30:57 -0400

JetBlue Airways (JBLU) posted high single-digit traffic growth for Mar 2013 on the back of...

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Boeing Wins $1.6B S. Korean Contract – Analyst Blog

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:50:01 -0400

As per media reports, The Boeing Company won a $1.6 billion (or 1.8 trillion won) order from South Korea.

Southwest Unveils Flights to Five Cities – Analyst Blog

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:30:01 -0400

For the first time ever, domestic top-notch carrier Southwest Airlines introduced flights to five cities in one day.

United Targets to Save More Fuel – Analyst Blog

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:00:01 -0400

United Continental targets to save 85 million gallons of fuel in 2013.

5 Major Airlines Stocks With The Highest EPS Estimates

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:54:07 -0400

Below are the top major airlines stocks in terms of earnings estimate for the next year.

United Continental Holdings (NYSE: UAL) is projected to earn $4.95 per share for the next year ending December, 2014. United Continental's trailing-twelve-month EPS is -$2.18.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is expected

Short Interest in U.S. Airways Continues to Rise Ahead of Impending Merger

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:50:14 -0400

Short sellers continued to bet on U.S. Airways (NYSE: LCC) during the final two weeks of March, ahead of its impending merger with AMR, parent of American Airlines, which has been in bankruptcy since November 2011. Short interest in U.S. Airways grew about 16 percent.

However, short interest in

Delta, Virgin Approach DoT for ATI – Analyst Blog

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:30:01 -0400

Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic submitted an antitrust immunity application with the U.S. Department of Transportation for their proposed joint venture.

Would You Open 700 New KFC Outlets in China in the Year of Bird Flu?

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:17:52 -0400

Wrap Your Head Around This: Airline Stocks, Putrid For Decades, Deserve a Look

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:55:15 -0400

JetBlue to Get US Assembled Jets – Analyst Blog

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:25:01 -0400

JetBlue Airways will be the recipient of the first ever US-assembled jets from Airbus.

United Traffic Remains Slow in Mar – Analyst Blog

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:40:01 -0400

United Continental airline traffic fell 1.2% year over year to 17.33 billion in Mar 2013 and capacity for the month was 20.54 billion, down 4.6% year over year.

Southwest Posts Better March Traffic – Analyst Blog

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:05:01 -0400

After experiencing not-so-favorable traffic figures over the last two months, Southwest Airlines witnessed traffic and capacity growth in Mar 2013.

Most Annoying Airline (For Passengers) Most Gratifying for Investors?

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:47:52 -0400

Delta Mar Traffic Dull, Trims 1Q Rev – Analyst Blog

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:10:01 -0400

Delta Air Lines witnessed stagnancy in traffic in Mar 2013, due to lackluster regional performance, partially offset by better results in Latin America.

AMR-LCC Merger Moves a Step Ahead – Analyst Blog

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:32:01 -0400

as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane gave his green signal for the merger of US Airways and American Airlines Inc, a subsidiary of AMR Corporation.

JetBlue to Fly to New Ground – Analyst Blog

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:15:01 -0400

JetBlue Airways announced plans to operate two daily flights from Logan Airport to Houston's William P. Hobby Airport, starting Jul 25.

Stock Downgrades: The Sky Is Falling on United Continental

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:27:00 -0400

Wall Street ratings agencies set the tone for today's stock market.

American and US Airways Merger Approved

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:48:11 -0400

The world’s largest airline is about to be born.

Reuters reports that on Wednesday, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane approved AMR Corp’s plan to merge with US Airways Group (NYSE: LCC), a merger that has been expected for some time now.

AMR, the parent of American Airlines has been

Short Sellers Sticking with U.S. Airline Stocks (DAL, SAVE, LCC)

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:10:38 -0400

By and large, the short interest in U.S.-based airline stocks rose again during the first two weeks of March.

The number of shares sold short in Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK), Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL), JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU), Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: