1. Falling jet fuel prices have also boosted airline stocks of late. 2. Higher jet fuel prices could bring more air fare increases on top of the big hikes already this year. 3. In a report on U.S. carriers, this week, however, Klein said the outlook for airlines is less than ideal largely because of rising jet fuel prices. 4. It credited lower aircraft engine repair costs, lower jet fuel prices, lower advertising spending and companywide cost reduction efforts. 5. Jet ticket prices are the lowest in the NFL. 6. Now, with jet fuel prices stabilizing, the airline industry is showing signs of a comeback. 7. Rising jet fuel prices hurt fourth-quarter earnings at several airlines. 8. Such a situation would have been unpalatable to airlines, who gain leverage in bargaining for lower jet prices by playing one maker against another. 9. This year should see the airline return to profit as increased overseas travel by Koreans, fare increases at rival Asiana Air and falling jet fuel prices lift earnings. 10. Traffic gains and falling jet fuel prices should result in good earnings at other major airlines as well, analysts said. |