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  • A New Business Strategy for Airlines to Increase Profits

    By Robinson Roacho - May 23, 2013 | Tickers: ALK, DAL, RJET, SKYW

    Airline stocks have outperformed the market after a long curse. It was not uncommon to think about airline companies as the worst possible investment ever. However, most of them have been rallying this year, easily outperforming the S&P 500. Republic Airways (NASDAQ: RJET) and SkyWest (NASDAQ: SKYW) are two regional airlines of roughly the same valuation by market capitalization. However, Republic Airways has rallied 90% YTD, while SkyWest has more »

  • Airline Stocks: Immense Value or Trap?

    By Jacob Wolinsky - April 6, 2013 | Tickers: PHII, SKYW, LUV

    Airline stocks have long been shunned by value investors given the high degree of cyclicality involved. However, it appears to be changing if one takes a looks at the recent performance of air carriers such as SkyWest (NASDAQ: SKYW), Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV), and PHI (NASDAQ: PHII).

    Airline companies are not only flying fuller planes, but they also seem to have understood the importance of managing debt levels – two of more »

  • Airline Stocks: Immense Value or Trap?

    By Jacob Wolinsky - April 3, 2013 | Tickers: PHII, SKYW, LUV

    Airline stocks have long been shunned by value investors given the high degree of cyclicality involved. However, it appears to be changing if one takes a looks at the recent performance of air carriers such as SkyWest (NASDAQ: SKYW), Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV), and PHI (NASDAQ: PHII).

    Airline companies are not only flying fuller planes but they also seem to have understood the importance of managing debt levels – two of more »

  • Smaller Airline Stocks Could Take Flight

    By Damon Churchwell - March 4, 2013 | Tickers: ALGT, SKYW, SAVE

    Passenger transportation companies with growth strategies can make for attractive investments when demand is trending favorably. Under the auspices of a growing market for short-haul flights, or those between cities without major airports, there is potential for certain entities to thrive. Take a look at just some of the air transport providers that may benefit from such a situation. The primary risk is that of excess expansion, resulting in overcapacity more »

  • Remember Pinnacle Airlines? Delta Does

    By Alexander MacLennan - January 14, 2013 | Tickers: BBD.B, DAL, SKYW, LCC

    Editor's Note: Delta acquired Comair in the late 1990's, not 1980's. This version has been corrected and Motley Fool apologizes for the error.

    After declaring bankruptcy due to a sluggish economy and rising debt levels, Pinnacle Airlines appears to be the next course in Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) acquisition feast. In an industry with a major consolidation trend, Delta has made its mark acquiring Northwest Airlines more »

  • No Merger of Equals for US Airways

    By Alexander MacLennan - December 28, 2012 | Tickers: DAL, SKYW, LUV, UAL, LCC

    It's no secret that US Airways (NYSE: LCC) is aiming to buy bankrupt American Airlines. In a conference call management did not want to answer merger related questions but it became the prime topic of the discussion anyway. And it makes sense why so many people would care. This would be one of, if not the biggest, events in US Airways history. But as much as the discussion is more »

  • Dividends From a Legacy Airline

    By Alexander MacLennan - December 17, 2012 | Tickers: CHR.B, DAL, SKYW

    After doing everything from buying up teen-aged MD-90s, purchasing an oil refinery, and acquiring a 49 percent stake in Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) looks like it's ready to shake up the image of a legacy airline again. On Dec. 12, the Wall Street Journal reported Delta's CEO Richard Anderson is looking to begin returning cash to shareholders in 2014. While Delta's more »

  • Is It Time to Get On Board this Regional Airline?

    By Alexander MacLennan - December 3, 2012 | Tickers: DAL, SKYW, UAL

    We all know of the problems and risks associated with legacy airlines. From labor negotiations, to massive debt loads, to volatile fuel costs, these legacy airlines carry many risks most investors would rather not deal with. But for these investors there is a way to invest in a rebound in air travel while at least lessening their exposure to these risks.

    The Airline You May Have Unknowingly Flown On

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  • Singapore Airlines Scoots Into Budget Travel

    By Peter Pham - November 12, 2012 | Tickers: EFA, EWEF.DL, SKYW

    Singapore Airlines, which has significant representation in the Guggenheim MSCI EAFE Equal Weight ETF (UNKNOWN: EWEF.DL), has acquired a 10% stake in Virgin Australia for $108 million. The Australian airline industry is currently lead by the local carrier Qantas Airways. Virgin Australia, a part of Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, is looking to capture greater market share in the Australian airline industry where it is the second biggest carrier.

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