The airline sector experienced a significant lift following the release of strong air ticket sales data for September and Q3 2026, indicating sustained consumer demand for travel. This positive sentiment was further bolstered by a long-term forecast from Airbus predicting a doubling of passenger traffic by 2045. Adding to the sector's momentum, American Airlines, a major component of the JETS ETF, saw its stock rise on news of a new government contract and continued strong travel demand, despite some analysts trimming price targets due to fuel cost concerns.