Below is a list of the most popular airline stocks. Of all the industries impacted due to COVID-19, the airline industry was hit hardest.
Best Airline Stocks 2026
| Symbol | Name |
|---|---|
| ALK | Alaska Air Group, Inc. |
| AAL | American Airlines Group Inc |
| DAL | Delta Air Lines, Inc. |
| JBLU | JetBlue Airways Corporation |
| LUV | Southwest Airlines Co |
| BA | The Boeing Company |
| UAL | United Airlines Holdings Inc |
Airline Stocks Sector Performance (JETS ETF - 2026 YTD)
| Year | Performance | 2026 (YTD) | -9.7% |
|---|---|
| 2025 | +11.6% |
| 2024 | +33.2% |
| 2023 | +11.4% |
| 2022 | -19.0% |
Updated: March 2026
Balance Sheet Strength
Balance sheets are important for many reasons. A balance sheet shows the company’s assets and liabilities at a certain time. As a potential investor, you need to consider the financial stability of a company. You want to ensure the company is making money, protecting the money it’s making, and not hemorrhaging it. “The Numbers Don’t Lie”
Investing in Airline Stocks
What Airlines Are Publicly Traded?
- $LUV
- $DAL
- $AAL
- $UAL
- $SAVE
- $ALK
- $SKYW
- $JBLU
Please do not trade any of the securities on this airline stocks list unless you know how to trade.
