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Airline Stocks Need More Than A Summer Travel Surge

It stands to reason that if demand for something is up, stocks related to it would be up, too.

That’s not the case for the airline industry.

According to the Transportation Security Administration, the number of travelers passing through U.S. airports in 2024 is at its highest point since 2020.

But airfare declines and more passengers have not translated to stronger performances for U.S. airline stocks.

What’s going on?

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