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United Airlines reported its second-quarter results on July 21. The quarter hit airlines hard, and they suffered huge losses owing to almost-zero demand.

Southwest Airlines is set to report its second-quarter earnings tomorrow. Southwest has been favored by analysts because of its strong balance sheet.

United Airlines (NYSE:UAL) will likely report its earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 on Wednesday after the market opens.

Delta Air Lines’ adjusted revenue, excluding refinery sales, came in at $1.2 billion. The airline saw a capacity reduction of 85%.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) will likely report its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 on July 14 after the market opens.

Most airline stocks reported gains in June. American Airlines and United Airlines (NYSE:UAL) saw their stocks rise by double-digits at 19.8% and 19.7%.

Southwest Airlines stands out due to its strong balance sheet. A Goldman Sachs analyst is bullish about the stock making a strong recovery.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The company warned pilots about possible furloughs in the coming months.

On June 18, to support revenue recovery, JetBlue announced that it will add 30 domestic routes, especially in its leisure markets.

United Airlines (NYSE:UAL) has been suffering amid the COVID-19 pandemic. United’s heavy dependency on international and business travel is a challenge.

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) has been gearing up to give other airlines though competition. Air travel demand has been picking up again.

Alaska Air (NYSE:ALK) is bearing the brunt of COVID-19 like other airlines. The airline sector got hit the hardest due to travel restrictions amid the pandemic.

American Airlines (NASDAQ:AAL) stock rose 16.4% on June 12. The company announced that it expects to burn zero cash by the end of 2020.

Warren Buffett said that he sold all of his holdings in airline stocks in April. He has been on a selling spree despite the crash in US stock markets.

JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU) reported its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 on May 7. So far, 2020 has been bad for the airline industry.

Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ:SAVE) reported its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 on Thursday. The company’s first-quarter revenue missed the estimates.

JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU) will likely report its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 on May 7 after the market opens.

United Airlines fell by 14.7% on May 1. The airline mentioned in its preliminary results that it would report a loss close to $2 billion.

On Thursday, American Airlines reported its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020. The company reported lower revenues and higher losses.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) reported its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 on April 29. The results were impacted by COVID-19 and the MAX grounding.

American Airlines will likely report its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 on April 30. Analysts aren’t hopeful about the first-quarter results.

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) reported its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 on April 28. The loss was lower than analysts’ expectations.

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) will likely report its results for the first quarter of 2020 after the market opens on Tuesday.

Airline stocks’ performance has gone downhill since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Most industries were hit, but the travel industry took a bigger blow.

Delta Air Lines will likely report its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 after the market opens today. What can investors expect?

Airline stocks fell significantly on Thursday. More coronavirus cases led to travel restrictions and a big drop in demand.

Yesterday, Boeing rose 0.41% on rumors that Warren Buffett might buy into the beleaguered plane maker. At 10:27 AM today, it was up about 1% at $334.62.

A Ukrainian Boeing 737–800 aircraft crashed today within minutes after takeoff from Iran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport.

American Airlines (AAL) strikes a confidential compensation deal with Boeing (BA) regarding losses caused by the 737 MAX grounding in 2019.

Boeing (BA) is considering raising its debt as the grounding of its 737 MAX has stretched into 2020, reported The Wall Street Journal this morning.

The US airline stocks are in focus as crude oil prices soar after the US assassinated a top Iranian military commander last Thursday night.

Airline stocks were among the few industries that lagged last year’s broader market rally. The broader US stock market had a remarkable run last year.

United Airlines (UAL) stock gained nearly 2% on Thursday. Evercore ISI analyst Duane Pfennigwerth upgraded the stock to “outperform” from “in-line.”

Boeing (BA) has agreed to compensate Turkish Airlines for the losses caused by grounded and undelivered 737 MAX jets.

So far, United Airlines (UAL) stock has underperformed the broader markets and its top peers this year. The stock has risen about 6.5% this year.

Boeing waited to let go of CEO Dennis Muilenberg before turning over fresh documents related to its grounded 737 MAX 8 to US lawmakers!

On Monday, Bank of America analyst Ronald Epstein lowered his target price on Boeing stock by $10 to $360. However, he maintained his “neutral” rating.

On December 20, United Airlines (UAL) announced that it removed all of the Boeing (BA) 737 MAX aircraft from its flying schedule through June 4.

Boeing (BA) stock fell 1.7% on December 20 after the company’s ambitious Starliner spacecraft program encountered a massive blow.

Yesterday, Boeing announced that it would halt the production of the troubled Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft starting next month.

Today, Southwest Airlines (LUV) announced that it is removing all Boeing (BA) 737 MAX flights from its flying schedule through April 13.

Boeing (BA) is considering further cutting or even halting the production of its 737 MAX aircraft, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.

American Airlines has pushed back the grounding of Boeing’s 737 MAX planes until April 2020. Read about how this will affect AAL and other airlines.

Yesterday, Southwest Airlines (LUV) announced reaching a confidential compensation deal with Boeing (BA) regarding damages caused by the 737 MAX grounding.

Delta Air Lines (DAL) stock soared 3% yesterday after the company provided an optimistic 2020 earnings outlook and disclosed a new investment.

The FAA said that Boeing knowingly certified 133 units of its 737 NG aircraft even though they were installed with faulty parts.

Almost every US airline stock soared last Friday after the US Department of Labor reported stronger-than-expected job market data.

Yesterday, Reuters reported Boeing warned in an October 18 letter that regulatory delays in re-certifying the 737 MAX could hurt the aircraft’s production.

Delta Air Lines (DAL) stock fell 1.4% yesterday after the carrier reported a year-over-year contraction in its November load factor.

Airline stocks fell sharply yesterday after Donald Trump warned that a trade deal with China may be delayed. Trump said, “I have no deadline.”

Boeing just had its best month since the 737 MAX grounding began. While a rise of 7.37% might have been more appropriate, the stock rose 7.73% in November.

On Wednesday, The Seattle Times reported new details about the Boeing 777X stress test in September. The results could delay the 777X’s first flight.

Aviation safety expert Alan Diehl thinks US airlines are being too optimistic about Boeing’s (BA) 737 MAX returning in early March.

In a big break for Boeing (BA), Emirates has decided to order 30 787-9 Dreamliners as part of its revamp. The order is valued at about $9 billion.

The NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) requested Boeing (BA) redesign an engine part of its 737NG (Next Generation) aircraft.

On November 15, United Airlines (UAL) announced the removal of the troubled Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from its flying schedule until March 4, 2020.

Boeing 737 MAX is facing a global flying ban since mid-March after two deadly accidents within five months. Investigators found design flaws in the MCAS.

With a year-to-date return of 21.9%, JetBlue Airways (JBLU) stock is one of the airline industry’s top performers. Here are analysts’ views on the stock.

American Airlines (AAL) stock fell 3% yesterday after UBS analyst Myles Walton initiated coverage of the stock with a “sell” rating.

On Wednesday, UBS analyst Myles Walton said to “buy” United Airlines (UAL) stock for double-digit returns over the next year.

Boeing (BA) may lose another multibillion-dollar aircraft order to Airbus as its fast-selling 737 MAX aircraft remain grounded.

Boeing expects that Latin America could need 2,960 new planes by 2038. In Brazil’s improving economy, low-cost carriers drive passenger growth.

On Monday, Southwest Airlines said that it will accelerate inspections of 38 remaining second-hand jets. The company bought the jets from foreign carriers.

The troubled 737 MAX’s prolonged grounding and uncertainties are hurting Boeing’s (BA) commercial aircraft order and delivery numbers.

Analysts have remained bullish about United Airlines stock. The analysts polled by Reuters provided a consensus “buy” recommendation on the stock.

Boeing stock gained 4.6% on Monday due to hope about the 737 MAX’s early return to commercial service. The aircraft to resume commercial service in January.

With a year-to-date return of 25.2%, Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock has outperformed broader markets and the iShares Transportation Average ETF (IYT).

Two major US airlines have once again extended their Boeing (BA) 737 MAX grounding periods due to rising uncertainties over Boeing gaining safety approval.

While Boeing stock has recovered 4.2% this month thanks to assertions of the 737 MAX’s comeback, it has fallen 16.2% since March 10.

A whistleblower’s new allegations could mean more trouble for Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner program. The latest revelations could make Boeing’s problems worse.

Delta Air Lines reported its October operating metrics on Monday. Delta’s traffic outgrew its capacity, expanding by 5.2% year-over-year.

Combined, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines estimate that the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft grounding will cost them approximately $1 billion this year.

Jim Cramer, CNBC’s Mad Money host, said on Tuesday that he now “feel better” about Boeing (BA) stock and the 737 MAX. He regained his faith in the stock.

The EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) expects Boeing’s (BA) grounded 737 MAX aircraft to fly again in the first quarter of 2020.

On November 1, Citigroup (C) analyst Stephen Trent initiated coverage on United Airlines (UAL) stock with a bullish recommendation.

Costs are piling up for Boeing (BA) as the 737 MAX aircraft grounding continues for the eighth consecutive month. The MAX has faced a flying ban since mid-March.

Delta Air Lines stock gained 1.7% on Friday after Citigroup analyst Stephen Trent suggested investors buy it. His target price implies a 16% upside.

On October 30, Southwest Airlines announced that it will launch two daily flight services from the San Diego airport to the Hawaiian Islands next year.

Airline stocks gained altitude in October. The third-quarter results eased investors’ concerns about the global economic slowdown and the MAX grounding.

Australia’s Qantas Airways has completed the inspection of its 33 Boeing 737NG (Next Generation) planes and has grounded three of them.

Bernstein analyst David Vernon cut his rating on Southwest stock to “market perform” from “outperform.” However, he raised the target price to $61 from $58.

Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg faced repeated demands for his resignation during hearings on Capitol Hill. He testified about the embattled Boeing 737 MAX.

The US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation harshly criticized Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg yesterday for lapses in 737 MAX safety.

Boeing (BA) CEO Dennis Muilenberg is visiting Capitol Hill today to testify before the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Today, JPMorgan Chase analyst Jamie Baker upgraded JetBlue (JBLU) stock to “overweight” from “neutral.” JPM also downgraded Alaska Air (ALK).

Airline stocks rose last week. Most of the companies reported better-than-expected third-quarter results. Notably, airline companies’ earnings beat the estimates.

Elon Musk found redemption in Tesla’s strong Q3 results. US steel led the downward spiral in the market along with Twitter and Nokia. 

Boeing (BA) is redesigning the architecture of the 737 MAX aircraft’s MCAS (Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System).

Alaska Air (ALK) stock rose nearly 1% during extended trade on Thursday. The company reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings results.

Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock soared 2% today after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 earnings results.

The S&P 500 Index, represented by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), rose 0.3% on October 23, nearing the all-time high it saw in July.

American Airlines stock was trading nearly 2% higher during pre-market trading today. The company reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings results.

Yesterday, CNBC’s ‘Mad Money’ host, Jim Cramer, weighed in on Caterpillar and Boeing third-quarter earnings and the stock market reaction.

Boeing reported its third-quarter earnings results on October 23. Its revenue met analysts’ expectations, but its EPS from core operations dropped.

JetBlue Airways (JBLU) reported strong Q3 results today. Revenues and earnings beat analysts’ expectations and improved significantly year-over-year.

A prominent Wall Street analyst believes that Southwest Airlines (LUV) could look for strategic solutions to its 737 MAX problems, including acquisition.