Enhanced Services and Expanding Market Reach to Increase Airline Traffic and Load Factor - Research Report on Delta Air Lines, Copa Holdings, United Continental, Alaska Air, and Spirit Airlines

NEW YORK, June 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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Today, Wall Street Reports announced new research reports highlighting Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL), Copa Holdings SA (NYSE: SPA), United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL), Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), and Spirit Airlines, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAVE). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Delta Air Lines Inc. Research Report

On June 17, 2013, Delta Air Lines Inc. (Delta) announced a new nonstop service from Seattle to Shanghai. The flight is the latest addition to Delta's growing Asian gateway in Seattle. "Delta's new Shanghai service is the latest step toward building Seattle into a world-class Asian gateway," said Richard Anderson, Delta's Chief Executive Officer. "Seattle's strong business and cultural ties to Asia as well as geographic location make it a natural departing point for flights across the Pacific." Following the Beijing service which began in 2010, Delta's Shanghai service is its second route between Seattle and China. In addition to its Asian routes, Delta operates nonstop service from Seattle to Paris and Amsterdam. The Company reported that in summer 2013, the airline will operate more than 45 daily flights to 18 destinations worldwide from Seattle. The Full Research Report on Delta Air Lines Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/25a4_DAL]

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Copa Holdings SA Research Report

On June 13, 2013, Copa Holdings, S.A. (Copa Holdings) reported its preliminary passenger traffic statistics for May 2013. Copa Holdings' system-wide passenger traffic (RPM) increased 23.6% YoY, while capacity increased 18.8% YoY. Due to this, system load factor for May 2013 was 75.3%, an increase of 2.9% compared to May 2012. The Company's international passenger traffic increased 24.6% YoY while capacity increased 20% YoY. This resulted in a load factor of 75.3%, a 2.8% increase when compared to May 2012. International capacity represented 96.5% of total capacity in May 2013. The Company's domestic traffic, represented wholly by Colombian domestic service, increased 0.5% YoY, while capacity decreased 7.3% YoY. As a result, domestic load factor for the month increased 5.8% to 74.8% in May 2013. Domestic capacity represented 3.5% of total capacity. The Full Research Report on Copa Holdings SA - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/9cd8_CPA]

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United Continental Holdings, Inc. Research Report

On June 18, 2013, United Continental Holdings, Inc. (United) announced that it has increased its 787 Dreamliner order to 65 aircraft with an order for 20 787-10s. "Advanced technology aircraft like the 787-10 are key to United's future, enabling us to fly fuel-efficient, customer-pleasing aircraft that are the right size for many long-haul markets in our unparalleled network," said Jeff Smisek, United's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "At United, we continue to modernize our fleet to operate our airline more efficiently, while improving the flight experience for our customers and work environment for our co-workers." United is the North American launch customer for the 787-10 and it expects delivery of its first aircraft in 2018. The Full Research Report on United Continental Holdings, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/148a_UAL]

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Alaska Air Group, Inc. Research Report

On June 18, 2013, Alaska Air Group (Alaska Air) announced that its subsidiary, Horizon Air has signed a firm contract to acquire three 76-seat Bombardier Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners. The contract is valued at approximately $98 million, based on the list price of the Q400 aircraft. "This aircraft order represents a significant milestone for Horizon and our employees, who have dedicated themselves to transforming our business and enabled us to grow," said Glenn Johnson, Horizon Air President. "The addition of these three Q400 NextGen aircraft will allow us to venture into the state of Alaska, which is considered America's last frontier and is now an exciting new frontier for Horizon." The Company reported that the three new aircraft will increase Horizon Air's orders for Q400 and Q400 NextGen airliners to 51 aircraft, strengthening its standing as the largest operator of Q400 turboprops worldwide. The Full Research Report on Alaska Air Group, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/419b_ALK]

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Spirit Airlines, Inc. Research Report

On June 10, 2013, Spirit Airlines, Inc. (Spirit Airlines) reported its preliminary traffic results for May 2013. The Company's traffic (revenue passenger miles) for the month increased 28.5% YoY, on a capacity (available seat miles) increase of 24.7% YoY. The Company reported a load factor of 86.9%, an increase of 2.6% compared to May 2012. The Company's preliminary completion factor for May 2013 was 99.3%. The Company expects Q2 2013 average economic fuel cost per gallon to be $3.03 and fuel gallons are estimated to be 42.6 million. The Full Research Report on Spirit Airlines, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/baf5_SAVE]

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