Airlines might not even flinch at rising fuel costs, airfare: Expert
US airline operators — including American (AAL), United (UAL), Delta (DAL), Southwest (LUV), and JetBlue Airways (JBLU) — are coming under pressure this week as Middle East tensions continue to pressure oil prices (CL=F, BZ=F), threatening to send jet fuel costs soaring. This comes after a partial government shutdown has led to massive slowdowns at major airports' TSA checkpoints (Transportation Security Administration). Steve Trent, an independent aviation specialist, comes on Market Catalysts to discuss what this all means for travel demand trends and airfare prices. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.
US airline operators — including American (AAL), United (UAL), Delta (DAL), Southwest (LUV), and JetBlue Airways (JBLU) — are coming under pressure this week as Middle East tensions continue to pressure oil prices (CL=F, BZ=F), threatening to send jet fuel costs soaring. This comes after a partial government shutdown has led to massive slowdowns at major airports' TSA checkpoints (Transportation Security Administration). Steve Trent, an independent aviation specialist, comes on Market Catalysts to discuss what this all means for travel demand trends and airfare prices. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Catalysts.