Why Airline Stocks Are Flying Higher Today

The U.S. government has announced plans to spend "tens of billions" to upgrade the air traffic control system, advancements that will hopefully help alleviate concerns about flying following a series of high-profile incidents.The airlines are trading higher on the news, with Delta Air Lines (DAL 6.67%) and United Airlines Holdings (UAL 6.03%) each up 7% as of 1:30 p.m. ET and American Airlines Group (AAL 5.35%) up 5%. Bringing order to in-air chaosThe nation's air traffic control system is in desperate need ...