United Airlines Gets No Respect

Sometimes it seems as if United Airlines can't win.

First, the airline is criticized for being the only major carrier that lacks an airplane order. Then it says it will discuss potential new orders with Boeing(BA Quote) and Airbus. As soon as that happens, it gets downgraded by JP Morgan. Shortly afterward, CEO Glenn Tilton gets added to Jim Cramer's "Wall of Shame."

To top it off, parent company UAL (UAUA Quote) is priced around $4 and "is discounted for bankruptcy," even though the risk of that actually happening is minimal, says Jesup & Lamont analyst Helane Becker. ...