How Airlines Boost Revenue With Co-Branded Credit Cards

Oct. 24, 2023 11:33 PM ETUAL, LUV, DAL1 Comment
Frank Holmes
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Summary

  • Airline stocks were hit hard in 2020 but became a breakout hit for young investors, with trading volumes reaching historic levels.
  • Despite challenges such as war and rising costs, US air travel continues to soar, with consumers showing no signs of changing their travel habits.
  • Airlines have leveraged rewards and co-branded credit cards to generate additional revenue, with loyalty programs accounting for billions of dollars in sales.
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Airlines were one of the hardest-hit industries at the start of the pandemic, with the five-member S&P 500 Passenger Airlines Index collapsing over 31% in 2020. This made the group the worst-performing S&P 500 industry for the year, outside of oil and gas.

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