Prestigious Recognition and Awards, Grants, Financial and Operational Results, and New Route Announcements - Analyst Notes on Southwest, Alaska Airline, Copa, JetBlue and GOL

NEW YORK, May 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV), Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK), Copa Holdings SA (NYSE: CPA), JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU) and GOL Linhas A (NASDAQ: GOL). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/2353-100free.

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Southwest Airlines Co. Analyst Notes
On May 2, 2014, Southwest Airlines Co. (Southwest) announced that Rapid Rewards, its frequent flyer program, has been the recipient of the Best Customer Service and Best Loyalty Credit Card for the Rapid Rewards Chase Premier Card for the second year in a row. The program also placed in the top two for Best Promotion, Best Elite Program, and Best Redemption Ability. "Year after year, Rapid Rewards proves its popularity by winning awards voted by those most important to Southwest Airlines?our Customers," said Jonathan Clarkson, Southwest Airlines' Director, Rapid Rewards. "These Freddie Awards illustrate no other airline frequent flier program offers the combination of Customer Service and program value offered by Rapid Rewards." The Company informed that the honor was bestowed at Inside Flyer magazine's 26th annual Freddie Awards ceremony in Seattle. The full analyst notes on Southwest are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2353-LUV-13May2014.pdf

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Alaska Air Group, Inc. Analyst Notes
On May 7, 2014, Alaska Air Group, Inc. (Alaska Airlines) announced that it is pledging a $1.5 million grant to support job training at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The investment will take over the next four years together with the Port of Seattle with an initial contribution to Port Jobs, a nonprofit committed to preparing workers for the Port of Seattle economy. "As one of the largest employers at Sea-Tac Airport, we believe it's important to invest in a strong local work force for the future of our business, our regional economy and the many families who rely on jobs at the port," said Toby Skey, Managing Director of Human Resources and four-year Board Member with Port Jobs. Alaska Airlines informed that it has been working with Port Jobs since 1993. The full analyst notes on Alaska Airline are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2353-ALK-13May2014.pdf

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Copa Holdings SA Analyst Notes
On May 7, 2014, Copa Holdings, S.A. (Copa) reported its Q1 2014 financial results with total operating revenues of $713.6 million, up 11.3% YoY. Reported adjusted net income was $153.6 million, or $3.46 per share compared to $124.4 million, or $2.80 per share in Q1 2013. Passenger traffic grew 11.0% on a 9.3% capacity expansion, driven by healthy demand trends. During the quarter, the Company took delivery of one Boeing 737-800 aircraft making its total consolidated fleet of 91 aircraft. Copa reported consolidated on-time performance of 92.3% and a flight-completion factor of 99.8%, maintaining its position among the best in the industry. The full analyst notes on Copa are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2353-CPA-13May2014.pdf

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JetBlue Airways Corporation Analyst Notes
On May 1, 2014, JetBlue Airways Corp. (JetBlue) announced the launch of four new nonstop routes to the Caribbean. The Company informed that it begins nonstop service to Montego Bay, Jamaica; Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago; and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. "We now offer customers 69 nonstop routes from the US to the Caribbean and more than 200 daily flights to, from and within the Caribbean, which is more than any other airline. We will continue to expand our presence in this region to better connect families and friends, create international business opportunities and bring Americans to the wonderful leisure destinations across the Caribbean," said JetBlue President Robin Hayes. The full analyst notes on JetBlue are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2353-JBLU-13May2014.pdf

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GOL Linhas A Analyst Notes
On April 28, 2014, GOL Linhas A (GOL) reported its preliminary air traffic figures for the month of March 2014, as well as consolidated results for Q1 2014. In March 2014 , the Company reported net PRASK growth of 19% YoY due to a 9.0% increase in the system load factor to 73.7%. For Q1 2014, PRASK increased 18% YoY and yield grew 4% YoY, primarily due to a Load factor of 76.1%. During the month, the average jet fuel price grew 10% YoY, which also led a 10% YoY increase during the quarter. In March, the Company's domestic market supply decreased 5.7% YoY while demand grew by 7.4% YoY, resulting in a 74.4% load factor. In Q1 2014, the Company's domestic market supply increased 1.6% YoY and demand grew 14.7% YoY, with a load factor of 76.8%. International supply grew 2.7% YoY while demand grew 17.5% YoY; and for Q1 2014, supply increased 1.5% YoY while demand was up 18.4% YoY. The full analyst notes on GOL are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.analystsreview.com/2353-GOL-13May2014.pdf

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