United Airlines (UAL) leads the pack for airline stocks, taking off and cruising at an altitude of 9% higher Wednesday morning. The operator reported a third quarter earnings beat alongside a $1.5 billion share buyback plan. American Airlines (AAL), Southwest Airlines (LUV), and Delta Air Lines (DAL) are also trading in positive territory.

On Catalysts, Seana Smith and Brad Smith give an overview of the airline industry as stocks push higher amid this earnings season.

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This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.