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The Tech Powering Airline Upgrades

Southwest Airlines' shift from open seating to a new assigned-seat model is set to create a surge in demand for specialized travel technology. This creates a potential investment opportunity in companies that provide the software for managing ancillary revenue and passenger service systems.

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Han Tan | Market Analyst

Updated 1 day ago | Published at July 23

Top Picks from This Group

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SABR

Sabre Corporation

SABR

Current price

$1.81

LUV

Southwest Airlines Co.

LUV

Current price

$31.50

GBTG

GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL GROUP

GBTG

Current price

$7.82

About This Group of Stocks

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Our Expert Thinking

Southwest Airlines' historic shift from open seating to assigned seats by 2026 represents a major operational overhaul that will require significant investment in new technology systems. This change creates a clear catalyst for travel technology companies that specialize in passenger service systems, ancillary revenue optimization, and digital booking platforms.

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What You Need to Know

This group focuses on companies positioned to benefit from airline modernization spending, particularly as carriers adopt more sophisticated revenue management systems. The theme captures both airlines undergoing transformation and the specialized technology providers that enable these strategic pivots in the competitive aviation industry.

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Why These Stocks

These stocks were handpicked by professional analysts based on their connection to Southwest's transformation and the broader airline technology upgrade cycle. The selection includes both the airlines driving change and the critical technology infrastructure companies that make modern airline operations possible.

12 Month Growth Potential

Use the growth calculator to see how much investing in these assets could return over one year.

If you invested across these assets:

in 12 months it could be worth:

$1,000.00

+43.88%

Group Performance Snapshot

43.88%

Average 12 Month Profit

On average, analysts expect assets in this group to grow 43.88% over the next year.

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Stocks Rated Buy by Analysts

13 of 15 assets in this group are rated Buy by professional analysts.

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

Why You'll Want to Watch These Stocks

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Historic Industry Shift

Southwest's decision to abandon its iconic open-seating model after decades represents a fundamental change that could trigger similar modernization efforts across the airline industry.

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Revenue Optimization Wave

Airlines are under pressure to boost ancillary revenue, creating strong demand for the specialized technology systems that enable seat upgrades, fare bundles, and premium service offerings.

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Technology Infrastructure Play

The companies powering airline reservation systems, passenger services, and digital platforms are positioned to benefit from a multi-billion dollar modernization cycle across the aviation sector.

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