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.
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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.

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

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.

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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.

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...

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The Federal Aviation Administration certified Boeing Co.’s 737 Max 7 on Monday, clearing the smallest jet in the bestselling family for passenger service after nearly a decade of delays and safety reviews. FAA Approval Opens Path To Deliveries The approval...
The FAA has certified the Boeing 737 MAX 7, the smallest member of the MAX family. This is the first new aircraft certification for Boeing since the MAX crashes and follows a lengthy regulatory review. The approval clears a path for deliveries to Southwest Airlines, a key customer for the MAX 7. For investors watching Boeing, ticker NYSE:BA, the 737 MAX 7 certification marks a significant regulatory milestone. It arrives after an extended period of scrutiny around the company’s safety...
(Bloomberg) -- Boeing Co. received sign off for the 737 Max 7 from the Federal Aviation Administration, ending a drawn-out certification process that was upended by two fatal crashes and quality lapses at the US planemaker. Most Read from BloombergTrump Says US to Hold Off Iran Attack If Deal AgreedAlibaba Adds to China AI Breakthroughs With New Qwen Model Stocks, Bonds Rise as US-Iran Hopes Spur Oil Drop: Markets WrapBeer Dynasty Families Sell €731 Million Stake in AB InBevIran Says Hormuz Talk
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JetBlue just handed investors a reason to rethink the entire airline sector, but the same earnings report that sent shares soaring also revealed a widening loss that bulls are choosing to ignore.
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LUV's Q2 earnings surge as record revenues, higher fares and commercial gains outweigh an $889 million fuel-cost increase.
Southwest (LUV) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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In early July 2026, Air Premia announced an interline partnership with Southwest Airlines and Klarna Group plc revealed a long-term payment collaboration with Southwest, enabling Korean travelers to access over 120 Southwest destinations and U.S. customers to use flexible payment options such as installments and financing when booking flights. Together, these agreements extend Southwest’s reach into East Asia while broadening its payment ecosystem, potentially deepening customer engagement...
Southwest Airlines (LUV) has been in focus after Air Premia introduced an interline partnership that links Korean travelers to more than 120 Southwest destinations, which highlights fresh demand and network reach for the carrier’s stock. See our latest analysis for Southwest Airlines. The interline deal with Air Premia and the new Klarna payment options arrive while Southwest Airlines trades at US$48.08, with a 30 day share price return of 3.04% and a 1 year total shareholder return of...
Delta Air Lines (DAL), United Airlines (UAL), and other airline stocks are set for a "happy ending"
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Southwest Airlines has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, and analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.
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Airline and cruise company shares posted strong gains on Monday after the United States and Iran announced a preliminary agreement aimed at ending the conflict between the two nations and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Investors welcomed the development, viewing it as a potential catalyst for lower energy costs and improved profitability across the travel industry.