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Low Cost Airline Stocks: Invest in regionals

Posted May 14, 2008

“U.S. airlines carry 612 million passengers annually. That’s a statistic that should come as little surprise to anyone who’s recently had the pleasure of waiting in an airport security line, but it’s also one that does a good job of illustrating just how essential air travel is for Americans.” — Jonas Elmerajji

by Jonas Elmerajji, Penny Sleuth

Baltimore – (TFN): The roar of the engines. The smell of the jet fuel. The thrill of the takeoff roll. Flying is an experience like no other. As a pilot, it’s one that still gets me excited, whether I’m flying a Cessna or sitting in the back of an airliner.

And apparently, I’m not the only one.

U.S. airlines carry 612 million passengers annually. That’s a statistic that should come as little surprise to anyone who’s recently had the pleasure of waiting in an airport security line, but it’s also one that does a good job of illustrating just how essential air travel is for Americans.

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Low Cost Airline Stocks: Fly the expensive skies

Despite the necessity of commercial airlines, skyrocketing fuel prices have been shaking up the industry over the past year. According to the International Air Transport Association, jet fuel averages $3.41 per gallon right now — that’s 70% more than what it cost this time last year.

In the last few months in particular, big names like Aloha, Frontier and ATA Airlines have filed for Chapter 11, with no end in sight.

But that doesn’t mean that the $107 billion U.S. airline industry isn’t without its shining stars. When American investors think airline stocks, the usual suspects come to mind — United, Delta, American, Southwest and the like. But what about the regionals? Read on to learn which regional airline is set for soaring profits.

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