Increased Safety Measures, Advanced Biofuel and More Destinations Make Flying Friendlier - Research Report on Delta, United Airlines, US Airways, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines

NEW YORK, June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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Today, Wall Street Reports announced new research reports highlighting Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE: DAL), United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL), US Airways Group Inc. (NYSE: LCC), Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV), and Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK). 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 6, 2013, Delta Air Lines, Inc. (Delta) announced that it has implemented a new anti-human trafficking program in coordination with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Blue Lightning Initiative. Richard Anderson, Delta's CEO, commented, "Guided by our values, Delta is proud to be among the first airlines to adopt this new training program to help raise awareness and combat the problem of human trafficking. Delta strongly condemns all forms of human rights abuses, including human trafficking. Our core values along with the responsibility that comes with our global reach have led us to be at the forefront among airlines in this fight against human trafficking." The Blue Lightning Initiative is a computer-based training program that provides airlines with added tools to help identify and report suspected instances of human trafficking. The program, combined with Delta's current safety and security training initiatives, will help prevent air transportation from being used as a vehicle to commit human trafficking and other forms of human rights abuses. All customer-facing Delta employees will complete the training program by the end of 2013. 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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United Continental Holdings, Inc. Research Report

On June 4, 2013, United Continental Holdings, Inc. (United Airlines) executed a definite purchase agreement with AltAir Fuels for cost-competitive, sustainable, advanced biofuels at commercial scale, representing a historic milestone in the history of aviation. AltAir Fuels will retrofit part of an existing petroleum refinery to become a 30 million gallon, advanced biofuel refinery near Los Angeles, CA., where it will produce low-carbon, renewable jet fuel and other renewable products. United Airlines will be purchasing the advanced biofuel at a price competitive with petroleum-based jet fuel. AltAir expects to begin delivering five million gallon of renewable jet fuel per year to United starting in 2014. The advanced biofuel requires no modification to factory-standard engines or aircraft, with which it is fully compatible. This fuel provides the same performance as conventional, petroleum-based jet fuel. AltAir Fuels' renewable jet fuel is expected to achieve at least a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions on a lifecycle basis. 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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US Airways Group Inc. Research Report

On June 8, 2014, US Airways Group, Inc. (US Airways) launched daily non-stop flights to Sao Paulo, Brazil from it largest hub at Charlotte, North Carolina. This is US Airways' second destination in South America and complements the airline's existing non-stop service to Rio de Janeiro from Charlotte. U.S. Senator Kay Hagan commented, "North Carolina's economy stands to benefit greatly from non-stop air service connecting Charlotte and Sao Paulo, and this is just one more sign that North Carolina is open for business. I'm thrilled that US Airways is beginning this daily, non-stop flight that will support enhanced business relationships between North Carolina and Brazil's largest city and create more jobs and economic opportunities for our State." US Airways will operate service to Brazil's largest city on Boeing 767-200 aircraft with seating for 18 in Envoy, US Airways' international business class, and 186 in the main cabin. The Full Research Report on US Airways 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/f805_LCC]

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Southwest Airlines Co. Research Report

On June 7, 2013, Southwest Airlines Co. (Southwest Airlines) reported a 9.3 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for May 2013, representing an increase of 4.2% YoY. Available seat miles (ASMs) also increased 3.4% YoY reaching 11.4 billion, while May 2013's load factor was 81.9% compared to 81.3% in May 2012. Passenger revenue per ASM (PRASM) is estimated to have decreased by nearly 2% compared to May 2012. For the first five months of 2013, the Company flew 41.8 billion RPMs, compared to 41.3 billion RPMs flown for the same period in 2012. Year-to-date ASMs increased 1.9% to 53.4 billion from the 2012 level of 52.5 billion. The year-to-date load factor was 78.3%, compared to 78.7% for the same period in 2012. The Full Research Report on Southwest Airlines Co. - 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/8621_LUV]

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Alaska Air Group, Inc. Research Report

On June 7, 2013, Alaska Air Group, Inc. (Alaska Airlines) inaugurated its nonstop service between San Diego and Lihue, Kauai. "With the addition of San Diego-Kauai, Alaska Airlines now offers 171 flights a week from San Diego to a dozen cities stretching from Hawaii to Mexico to the East Coast," said Joe Sprague, Alaska Airlines' Vice President of Marketing. The flight will operate daily through August 26, 2013 and then will operate four days a week. Alaska Airlines also flies nonstop from San Diego to Honolulu and Maui. 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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