Airlines News & Analysis

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Southwest (LUV) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

A jet with 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter Wednesday while approaching the Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington. The aircraft plummeted into the Potomac River, and multiple people were killed.The crash oc…

The deadly collision between a military helicopter and a passenger plane sent shares of U.S. carrier American Airlines in premarket trade on Thursday.

The jet’s sterling safety record won’t help Bombardier, however, as the Quebec manufacturer divested its aircraft programs to focus on private jets for business customers and the ultra-wealthy.

Southwest (LUV) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 24.44% and 0.23%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

The skaters were returning from a training camp that followed the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, which took place in Wichita and finished Sunday.

Southwest Airlines said Thursday that it faces higher costs in 2025 as inflation persists, but it managed to swing to a fourth-quarter profit due to a boost from lower fuel prices.

Rescue craft are in the Potomac River below the site of the collision with D.C. fire chief John Donnelly saying “we don’t know” if there are any survivors.

No survivors had been found as of early morning in Washington, while D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser said bodies had been recovered from both aircraft.

Despite a failed deal years ago, the pair are in talks on another possible merger.

The number of people onboard and any fatalities is unknown at this time. The plane can carry up to 65 passengers and four crew members.

The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 26.1% in United (UAL). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Spirit, which filed for bankruptcy protection last year, says it has rejected the new Frontier overture but would be open to a higher offer.

After walking away from a deal twice last year, Frontier is now making an offer involving fresh debt and stock.

GE Vernova, GE Aerospace’s and American Airlines are part of the Zacks Investment Ideas article.

Walmart scored poorly in a recent customer satisfaction study. Low scores have not kept it from being the largest retailer in America.

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Southwest Airlines added 31 new flights for the Super Bowl in New Orleans with most tickets costing more than $500, while Delta added seven services.

Breeze Airways is cashing in on premium revenue and its unique route structure while some budget competitors struggle to stay afloat.

LUV’s fourth-quarter 2024 revenues are expected to have been aided by upbeat travel demand and benefits from its revenue management techniques.

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.

With UAL shares moving north, we assess the investment worthiness of the stock at current levels.

O’Leary said liberal European governments liked to “tax the sh-t” out of airlines.

Spirit Airlines is taking a clearer stance on what passengers can and can’t wear on its planes, banning visible "private parts" and lewd tattoos.