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  • Top 12 Best Airlines Stocks That Can Be A Good Bets

    Top 12 Best Airlines Stocks That Can Be A Good Bets

    The impact of COID-19 on various industries is severe but the airline industry has experienced a major hit because of this pandemic. The airline industry is now using the discounting ticket price strategy to boost demands. This industry is much challenged and in previous years airlines have been able to utilize those challenges and to convert them into profitable opportunities.

    The airline industry is exploring new ways to increase its market shares. The industry is currently adapting the new emerging technologies, continuously evaluating their marketing and operational strategies, and adapting the new market trends to compete in the market and to gain a competitive edge in the fast-growing market where innovation and uniqueness is the only option for survival. If we look at the broader way not only airlines are competing against each other, but the different airports are also competing.

    Here are the 12 top leading airlines companies which are adopting new trends so that they can better encounter obstacles and beat their competitors:

    American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL)

    American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) shares were trading down -4.00% at $12.25 at the time of writing on Tuesday. American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) share price went from a low point around $8.25 to briefly over $31.67 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $12.25. AAL market cap has remained high, hitting $5.97B at the time of writing, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of more than 0.

    American Airlines Group Inc. revealed on Friday that it has received a $5.5 billion government loan and could acquire $2 billion more in October depending on how the U.S. Treasury allocates extra funds under a $25 billion loan package for airlines. If we look at the recent analyst rating AAL, Berenberg downgraded coverage on AAL shares with a Sell rating and an $11.31 price target, which implies room for -0.94% downside momentum this year.

    United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: UAL)

    United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: UAL) last closed at $34.51, in a 52-week range of $17.80 to $95.16. Analysts have a consensus price target of $40.75. United Airlines Holdings Inc. (UAL) revealed earlier that its pilots voted on Monday to accept a deal that would stop 2,850 furloughs set for Thursday, while thousands of other U.S. airline employees are hoping Congress will expand federal aid to save their jobs. UAL is the first airline that introduced a COVID-19 pilot testing program for travelers. This step is important for the airline to gain a competitive edge.

    Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL)

    Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL) stock drop by -2.33% to $30.61. The most recent rating by Seaport Global Securities, on September 15, 2020, is at a Buy. Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) has earlier took a major step after the airline has disclosed that it has postponed a decision on whether to furlough pilots until at least Nov. 1, allowing time for the industry and its workers to lobby for additional government assistance.

    JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU)

    JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -4.44%. The most recent rating by Morgan Stanley, on September 08, 2020, is at an Overweight. JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) has previously revealed that it will deliver some extra cheer to customers by starting the holiday season early in September. JetBlue has also signed a partnership contract with Vault Health to make COVID-19 testing widely available to customers with pending travel plans.

    Spirit Airlines Inc. (NYSE: SAVE)

    Spirit Airlines Inc. (NYSE: SAVE) fall -3.09% after losing more than -$0.51 on Tuesday. Previously, Spirit Airlines Inc. (SAVE) announced the closing of a private offering of $850 million in principal amount of 8.00% senior secured notes due 2025 offered by two newly formed Spirit subsidiaries. This airline has a market capitalization of $1.38 billion at the time of writing.

    Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV)

    Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) last closed at $37.61, in a 52-week range of $22.47 to $58.83. Analysts have a consensus price target of $43.80.  Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) has disclosed specific goals for increasing diversity in Leadership and continuing its commitment to inclusion. Southwest Airlines has moved up 67.42% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -36.07% from its 52-weeks high.

    Azul S.A. (NYSE: AZUL)

    Azul S.A. (NYSE: AZUL) stock drop by -7.90% to $12.70. The most recent rating by Seaport Global Securities, on September 15, 2020, is at a Neutral. Azul S.A. (AZUL) revealed on late Sunday in a security filing that one of its Embraer E195 has been certified to fly as an adapted dedicated cargo aircraft, as the company diversifies its business amid the coronavirus crisis.

    Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK)

    Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) fall -2.32% after losing more than -$0.87 on Tuesday. The nonprofit Alaska Airlines Foundation has awarded $430,000 in LIFT grants to 41 nonprofits in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington. The Foundation has donated $750,000 this year to organizations in communities served by Alaska Airlines with the proceeds from grants.

    Hawaiian Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: HA)

    Hawaiian Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: HA) stock drop by -3.89% to $12.86. The most recent rating by Seaport Global Securities, on September 15, 2020, is at a Neutral. Hawaiian Holdings Inc. (HA) is preparing to offer Guests Drive-through pre-travel COVID-19 tests. Hawaiian’s partnership with Worksite Labs will give guests exclusive access to drive-through PCR testing from dedicated, conveniently located labs.

    Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL)

    Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL) shares headed falling, lower as much as -6.09%. The most recent rating by Seaport Global Securities, on September 15, 2020, is at a Neutral. Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (GOL) share price went from a low point around $1.85 to briefly over $19.36 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $5.86. GOL market cap has remained high, hitting $810.38 Million at the time of writing.

    Copa Holdings S.A. (NYSE: CPA)

    Copa Holdings S.A. (NYSE: CPA) last closed at $50.40, in a 52-week range of $24.00 to $116.88. Analysts have a consensus price target of $69.21. Copa Holdings S.A. (CPA) has moved up 110.00% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -56.88% from its 52-weeks high. This company market capitalization has remained high, hitting $2.08 billion at the time of writing.

    Ryanair Holdings plc (NASDAQ: RYAAY)

    Ryanair Holdings plc (NASDAQ: RYAAY) Shares headed falling, lower as much as -1.09%. The most recent rating by Raymond James, on September 04, 2020, is at an Outperform.  Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY) market capitalization has remained high, hitting $14.69 billion at the time of writing.

  • 15 Trending Stocks In Airlines Industry That Need Your Attention

    15 Trending Stocks In Airlines Industry That Need Your Attention

    The trajectory of the Airline industry is pretty much like that of an aircraft. If we look at its growth sometimes it takes off high skies and sometimes reached ground level. The survival of the airline industry is between the highs & lows and it is growing by adopting the new emerging trends.

    In the past years, the airline industry has faced many challenges and used those challenges as its opportunities to survive. The airline industry is updating its current system and constantly analyzing their operations and marketing strategies. The industry must be prepared to adapt new trends so that they can face obstacles and outperform their competition.

    Let’s have a quick look at the top 15 leading companies that are following new trends:

    American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL)

    American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) shares were trading up 1.87% at $13.61 at the time of writing on Friday. American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) share price went from a low point around $8.25 to briefly over $31.67 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $13.61. AAL market cap has remained high, hitting $6.79B at the time of writing, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of more than 0.

    American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) has earlier announced that President Robert Isom will participate in the 2020 Cowen Global Transportation & Sustainable Mobility Conference on Sept. 9. If we look at the recent analyst rating AAL, Berenberg downgraded coverage on AAL shares with a Sell rating and an $11.31 price target, which implies room for -2.3% downside momentum this year.

    United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: UAL)

    United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: UAL) last closed at $38.21, in a 52-week range of $17.80 to $95.16. Analysts have a consensus price target of $41.53. United Airlines Holdings Inc. (UAL) has revealed that it is planning to restart service on nearly 50 domestic and 23 international routes. It has announced that it anticipates flying in 34% of the full schedule flown at the same time a year ago. UAL also decided to operate 40% of its schedule in October. The airline is expecting to saw an increase in growth because of the improvement in leisure travel. It has earlier named Mike Hanna as its new senior vice president of Airport Operations.

    Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL)

    Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL) stock soar by 1.76% to $31.77. The most recent rating by Berenberg, on September 02, 2020, is at a Hold. Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) has previously disclosed that it is permanently dropping domestic change fees following an announcement by rival United Airlines. Atlanta-based Delta said the removal of change fees will be implemented immediately and includes tickets purchased for travel within the United States, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands.

    Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) 

    Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 1.68%. The most recent rating by Berenberg, on September 02, 2020, is at a Buy. Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) revealed earlier that it has decided to add two new destinations as the US customers are gradually resuming leisure travel.  The company will provide services to both Miami International Airport and Palms Springs International Airport. The decision was taken to increase the revenue amid the critical time.

    Spirit Airlines Inc. (NYSE: SAVE)

    Spirit Airlines Inc. (NYSE: SAVE) rose 0.85% after gaining more than $0.15 on Friday. Spirit Airlines Inc. (SAVE) has previously announced that it has launched biometric check-ins in its ticket lobby at Chicago’s O’Hare airport to make the check-in process effective and reduce face-to-face interactions between its employees and passengers during the pandemic. It has also revealed that it is planning to add to Las Vegas and Oakland from John Wayne Airport (SNA), in Orange County, CA.

    Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK)

    Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK) stock soar by 1.06% to $40.82. The most recent rating by BofA/Merrill, on June 08, 2020, is at a Buy. Alaska Air Group Inc. (ALK) has also joined its rival to eliminate the ticket change fees. Previously, it has charged $125 for changes to domestic and international tickets. The changes will be applied to all tickets except Saver fares. The subsidiary of ALK Alaska Airlines announced plans of adding new seasonal routes to Jackson Hole, Wyo to take advantage of the improvement in leisure air travel demand.

    Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL)

    Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL) rose 3.98% after gaining more than $0.29 on Friday. GOL discloses preliminary traffic figures for August 2020. Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL) has disclosed its preliminary air traffic figures for the month of August 2020. In August, GOL has operated 190 flights per day. It has reopened four bases including Campina Grande, Caxias do Sul, Marabá, and Montes Claros. GOL has also added 51 daily frequencies in its main hubs at the Guarulhos, (São Paulo) and Galeão (Rio de Janeiro) airports

    Hawaiian Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: HA)

    Hawaiian Holdings Inc. (HA) last closed at $13.84, in a 52-week range of $7.55 to $31.34. Analysts have a consensus price target of $13.38. The wholly-owned subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings Inc. (HA) has implemented the new move. It has announced the removal of change fees on its flight from Sep 3 onward. The decision is taken to attract more customers amid critical times.

    Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS)

    Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS) last closed at $8.26, in a 52-week range of $2.94 to $13.45. Analysts have a consensus price target of $7.65. Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) has earlier reported the preliminary traffic results of August 2020. Its capacity measured by ASMs (Available Seat Miles) was 78.6%. Demand measured by RPMs (Revenue Passenger Miles) was 68.4% of last year’s. It has transported the 1.2 million passengers during the month of August 2020. The Booked load factor for August 2020 was 72.6%.

    JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU)

    JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU) last closed at $12.13, in a 52-week range of $6.61 to $21.65. Analysts have a consensus price target of $12.00. JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) has moved up 83.51% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -43.97% from its 52-weeks high. JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) market capitalization has remained high, hitting $3.20 billion at the time of writing.

    Azul S.A. (NYSE: AZUL)

    Azul S.A. (NYSE: AZUL) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 2.19%. The most recent rating by Raymond James, on September 04, 2020, is at an Outperform. Azul S.A share has fluctuated between the low of $5.30 and a high of $44.55. It has moved up 164.34% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -68.55% from its 52-weeks high.

    Ryanair Holdings plc (NASDAQ: RYAAY)

    Ryanair Holdings plc (NASDAQ: RYAAY) stock soar by 3.05% to $83.21. The most recent rating by Raymond James, on September 04, 2020, is at an Outperform. Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY) is preparing for its first euro bond sale since 2017. It has announced it will talk to its investors about a potential five-year bond of at least 500 million euros ($592 million). Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary’s offered 458,000 euro ($540,600) annual bonus came under fire on Friday, as many investor advisory firms requested shareholders to oppose the package in a non-binding vote later this month.

    SkyWest Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYW)

    SkyWest Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYW) Shares headed rising, higher as much as 3.05%. The most recent rating by Evercore ISI, on June 05, 2020, is at an In-line. SkyWest Inc. (SKYW) has a 52-weeks low and high range of $10.58 and $66.52, respectively. It has traded up 234.97% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -46.72% from its 52-weeks high. SkyWest Inc has a total market capitalization of $1.73 billion at the time of writing.

    Mesa Air Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MESA)

    Mesa Air Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MESA) fall -0.84% after losing more than -$0.03 on Friday. Mesa Air Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MESA) stock has fluctuated between the low of $2.05 and a high of $9.65. It has experienced a rise of 72.20% from its 52-weeks low and an increase of -63.42%. MESA market capitalization has remained high, hitting $126.09 million at the time of writing.

    Copa Holdings S.A. (CPA)

    Copa Holdings S.A. (CPA) stock soar by 1.86% to $54.15. The most recent rating by Raymond James, on June 22, 2020, is at an Outperform. Copa Holdings S.A. (CPA) has a 52-weeks low range of $24.00 and a high range of $116.8. It has moved up 125.63% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -53.67% from its 52-weeks high. Copa Holdings has a total market capitalization of $2.25 billion at the time of writing.