
American, United and Southwest are trimming schedules as fuel surges, while travelers already face fares nearly a quarter higher than a year ago
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American, United and Southwest are trimming schedules as fuel surges, while travelers already face fares nearly a quarter higher than a year ago
Investing.com -- Redburn has reiterated a positive stance on U.S. airlines, keeping Buy ratings on Delta and United and upgrading Southwest to Neutral on Friday, citing a strong sector backdrop.

We assess the investment worthiness of JBLU stock post its updated third-quarter 2026 guidance.

Executives at American, United and Southwest said higher fuel costs are squeezing airlines, though resilient travel demand has helped offset some of the pressure.

Airlines are cutting more flights this year in response to high fuel prices.

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) disclosed plans on September 2 to open its first-ever airport lounges, partnering with JPMorgan Chase on a new premium co-branded credit card launching in 2027 that will provide access, Reuters and the Wall Street Journal reported. The first four lounges will open at Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu, and Nashville airports in late […]

Southwest Airlines (LUV) is set to outline its latest thinking at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference on September 16, with CFO Tom Doxey speaking to institutional investors. The share price of Southwest Airlines has slipped over the past month, with a 30 day share price return down 9.69% and a 90 day move down 18.39%. However, the latest close sits at US$39.15 and the 1 year total shareholder return is 24.06%, pointing to longer term holders still being ahead despite recent...

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) CFO Tom Doxey said the carrier’s recent commercial initiatives have met or exceeded the company’s financial expectations, while demand remained strong into September and corporate revenue increased 30% year over year. Speaking at an investor conference, Doxey said Sout

Airlines are cutting money-losing flights to protect pricing power as fuel prices march higher, executives said Wednesday. United Airlines Chief Financial Officer Mike Leskinen said United would drop some flights in December and could cut flights into next year if fuel prices stay high. The rise in fuel prices since the start of the Iran war has undermined airline profits.

Certain major US airlines could miss market expectations for their third-quarter earnings amid highe

LUV plans its first airport lounge network for late 2027, aiming to boost premium appeal, loyalty engagement and higher-value customer retention.

While Southwest has struggled amid a challenging economic environment and unfortunately timed financial decisions, LUV stock just might be a discount.

Airline stocks have been under pressure in recent months and face a challenging winter ahead as jet fuel prices remain high.

American Airlines (AAL) trades at about $12.97, roughly 29% below its 52-week high after falling about 21.8% over the past month. Over the trailing twelve months it returned -3.5% while the S&P 500 returned 21.1%. In July it reported record quarterly revenue. A record quarter and a cut outlook sit together for a reason, and that reason is also why its falls run deeper than the market's.

The airline unveiled its first lounge openings after much speculation.

Sept 2 (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines on Wednesday unveiled plans to open its first-ever airport lounges, as the carrier steps up efforts to attract higher-spending premium travelers and diversify

Four initial lounges are being built as the airline hopes to lure fliers to a new high-end credit card it plans to launch next year.

Southwest Airlines just fell harder than every major carrier and the entire sector fund combined, and the reason traces back to one strategic decision the airline made long before oil prices turned ugly.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.42% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.23%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.40%, and September E-mini...

Ryanair's traffic growth and cash strength support the case, but lower fares, rising costs and weaker profits keep the near-term buy outlook mixed.

Sound Shore Management, an investment management firm, has released its investor letter for the second quarter of 2026. The letter can be downloaded here. The Sound Shore Fund’s Investor Class (SSHFX) and Institutional Class (SSHVX) rose 10.48% and 10.58% in the second quarter of 2026, trailing the Russell 1000 Value Index’s 13.87% and the S&P […]

Earlier in August 2026, Southwest Airlines Co. reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of US$0.94 per share that exceeded estimates, underpinned by strong passenger and record managed business revenues, and entered a new five-year US$2.00 billion revolving credit facility with an accordion feature up to US$3.00 billion. The airline also issued upbeat guidance for third-quarter and full-year 2026 while adding experienced travel and technology leaders Jason Liberty and Varun Krishna to its...

Southwest Airlines stock has delivered a 38.0% gain over the past three years, yet the current valuation checks present a mixed picture on how much upside may be left at around US$40 per share. Over three years, shareholders have seen a 38.0% return, which puts Southwest Airlines in the category of stocks where past gains now need to be weighed carefully against what the current price implies. Future cash flow and margin expectations can support the current valuation if Southwest Airlines...

Why Southwest Airlines Stock Is Back In Focus After Q2 Results Southwest Airlines (LUV) drew fresh attention after reporting second quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $0.94 per share that exceeded estimates, supported by strong passenger revenues and record managed business revenue. The company also issued guidance for the third quarter and full year 2026 that pointed to continued adjusted earnings and revenue growth alongside cost discipline. This has likely influenced how investors view...

Southwest (LUV) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.20% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.63%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.24%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.24%, and September E-mini...

JetBlue stock fell after Seaport Research downgraded the airline, warning that higher fuel costs could exacerbate its already-heavy debt load.
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