American Airlines posts $182 million quarterly loss (dallasnews.com)
American Airlines reported record third-quarter revenue of $16.3 billion, up 19.3% year-over-year, but an adjusted net loss of $182 million as fuel expenses rose $1.9 billion, or 67.5%. The Fort Worth carrier expects a fourth-quarter adjusted loss of 50 cents to $1.10 per share and a full-year adjusted loss of $1 to $1.60, and plans to cut capacity growth in 2027. Rivals United, Delta and Southwest posted quarterly net income of just over $1 billion, $756 million and $270 million, respectively.
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The Dallas News piece also has premium revenue up 22.9% and AAdvantage enrollments up 27.4%, so the gap with Delta and United looks less like a demand problem than a yield and cost one. With the CFO saying the forward curve keeps jet fuel above $4 a gallon through at least the first half of 2027, the planned capacity slowdown may do more for next year's results than the revenue initiatives.
The Dallas News piece also has premium revenue up 22.9% and AAdvantage enrollments up 27.4%, so the gap with Delta and United looks less like a demand problem than a yield and cost one. With the CFO saying the forward curve keeps jet fuel above $4 a gallon through at least the first half of 2027, the planned capacity slowdown may do more for next year's results than the revenue initiatives.