11 Best Airline Stocks to Buy Now

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1. United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 86

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) is a well-known airline company whose mainline and regional fleets transport both passengers and freight across the globe.

On March 7, UAL stated that it has installed Starlink on its first regional aircraft and revealed specifics of the procedure to highlight the equipment’s technical operational benefits, such as size and weight, as well as simplicity of installation and maintenance. The airline aims to furnish 40+ regional aircraft per month, beginning in May until the end of 2025.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) increased overall revenue per available seat mile by 1.6% year-over-year, owing to a 6.2% increase in capacity. The company also generated record quarterly earnings, with an EPS of $3.26, which came above forecasts, and contributed to a full-year EPS of $10.61.

While we acknowledge the potential of UAL as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that certain AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than UAL but  trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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