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More capital has been destroyed by the airline business than by any other business in history. There are times to own them--as trades, not as long-term investments. Demand and fuel costs are the primary impacts on airline stock prices. Demand is good now, but fuel costs are rising, which will become a big negative. In addition, as demand rises, airlines add routes, cut fares, and wipe out their profits. This is a cyclical business. It is best to own an airline that is disciplined, when demand is good and when oil prices are coming down.