First Quarter Earnings: Some Airline Mergers Are More Equal Than Others - American, Delta, Southwest Soar While United Stumbles

The year’s first quarter was not very kind to airlines and travelers alike in terms of weather, but most major carriers nonetheless showed a profit. American Airlines Group, formed late last year by the merger of American parent AMR and US Airways, and Southwest reported record earnings this week and Delta Air Lines reported excellent numbers as well. JetBlue Airways’ profit narrowed sharply while United Airlines’ loss widened. Indeed, American not only exceeded Wall Street’s expectations (as… (www.frequentbusinesstraveler.com) More...