Airlines Bolstered By Decreased Capacity & Oil Prices

Projections for the number of seats offered to airline passengers came down in August, helping bolster sentiment according to the Wall Street Journal. Investors had been concerned that offering too many seats would lead to many remaining unfilled, potentially resulting in decreased profits and lower ticket prices. In addition to these updated projections, airlines benefited … Continued

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Berkshire Hathaway’s Increasing Stake in Delta & Southwest

During the second quarter, Berkshire Hathaway increased its stake in Delta Airlines (DAL) and Southwest Airlines (LUV), while decreasing its holdings in American Airlines (AAL) and United Continental Holdings (UAL). While the company stated that these moves “were a response to the 10% limitation” rather than a reflection of its views on the individual securities, … Continued

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The Airlines Industry Saw Handsome Gains in July

U.S. stock markets performed well in July despite trade war fears, reports Zacks, with the Nasdaq Composite Index experiencing its fourth consecutive month of gains and the Dow Jones seeing its largest monthly gain since January.  The summer travel season brought in strong earnings for the airlines industry as well. As a result, the U.S. … Continued

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Is United Out of the Doghouse?

United Airlines (UAL) began 2018 with a series of public relations snafus, putting the major airline name “in the doghouse from the market’s perspective” according to senior analyst Jamie Baker of J.P. Morgan Chase. Investors also feared the potential for a fare war triggered by the carrier’s growth plan, adding to uncertainty. Those troubles could … Continued

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Will United’s Two-Lane Process Streamline Boarding?

In an attempt to alleviate congestion at the gate, United Airlines (UAL) has rolled out a nation-wide upgrade to its boarding process this month. This system has been in effect at the Los Angeles International Airport since February. The previous five-lane setup has been replaced with is simplified color-coded, two-lane gate layout. Some customers find … Continued

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