The latest government data reveals that U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May 2026.

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Defense spending is surging while airline profits are under pressure. The choice between these two funds comes down to which story you believe in more.

Southwest Airlines is initiated with a "Buy" rating, citing a turnaround, strong forward earnings trends, and favorable macro tailwinds. LUV expects EPS to more than triple to $2.96 this year, with out-year earnings potentially exceeding $4.50 and normalized growth by FY 2028. Valuation appears attractive; applying a low-teens P/E to $4.50 normalized EPS suggests shares could reach $60, supported by strong travel trends and lower energy costs.

Wall Street sent a coordinated bullish signal to the airline sector as Goldman Sachs analyst Catherine O'Brien and TD Cowen analyst Tom Fitzgerald raised their price targets across most major U.S.

Bank of America Securities (BofA) analyst Andrew G. Didora has adopted a more positive outlook on U.S. airlines ahead of second-quarter earnings, citing strong demand, stable fares, and lower fuel prices as key sector supports.

U.S. airlines' stocks are flying high as jet-fuel prices fall and Americans continue to take to the skies, with shares of United Airlines and Delta Air Lines zooming toward fresh records on Tuesday.

Airline celebrates with new Independence One tracking, trading cards, and festive celebrations DALLAS, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and FlightAware are making it easier for Customers and aviation fans to track Independence One, Southwest's specialty aircraft unveiled earlier this year in honor of America's 250th, as it flies high across America during the height of summer travel. Starting today through Sept.

Federal aviation regulators are preparing to mandate the use of technology that would help pilots see nearby aircraft.

Diane King Hall talks about this morning's top movers by highlighting Oppenheimer's downgrades on Bank of America (BAC), Citigroup (C), Morgan Stanley (MS) and Goldman Sachs (GS). Wells Fargo raised its price targets on major airlines like American Airlines (AAL) and Southwest (LUV) in hopes that reduced oil prices will provide overall stability.