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The economic downturn is creating headwinds for major US airlines, including American Airlines

American Airlines pulls 2025 forecast on Trump tariffs

American Airlines withdrew its 2025 financial forecast today, mirroring its peers, as concerns over discretionary budget amid tariff pressures and government spending uncertainties hinder carriers' ability to predict travel demand.

Business • 24 Apr

The plane caught fire after it diverted to land in Denver

Passengers evacuate onto jet's wings after fire

An American Airlines jet's engine caught fire after it diverted to land in Denver, forcing the evacuation of passengers using the plane's slides, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

US • 14 Mar

Shares of America Airlines, United Airlines and Delta all fell today

'Big Three' US airline stocks tumble on lower forecasts

More US airlines cut their earnings estimates today, following a similar announcement from Delta Air Lines, saying mounting economic uncertainty has led to a pullback in corporate and consumer spending.

Business • 11 Mar

The airline also forecast a bigger first-quarter loss than analysts expected.

American Airlines forecasts weak 2025 profit

American Airlines forecast 2025 profit below Wall Street expectations as the carrier braces for higher costs stemming from expensive labor contracts signed last year, sending its shares down 8%

Business • 23 Jan

The company has not said why it was stopping all flights

American Airlines flights resume after groundstop

American Airlines has resumed flights that were previously grounded in the US due to an unspecified technical issue.

Business • 24 Dec 24

The Texas-based airline also highlighted an excess capacity in the domestic market that has undermined the industry's pricing power.

American Airlines cuts annual profit forecast

American Airlines has cut its annual profit forecast, citing its previous sales and distribution strategy that drove away corporate travelers and hit its revenue.

Business • 25 Jul 24

American Airlines shares were down nearly 8% in premarket trading today

American Airlines shares sink on Q2 profit forecast cut

Shares of American Airlines slumped today after the carrier cut its profit forecast for the current quarter, citing weakening pricing power despite expectations for record travel demand in the summer season.

Business • 29 May 24

Major airlines have been benefiting from an unprecedented surge in travel demand

American Airlines raises 2023 profit forecast

American Airlines raised its annual forecast for adjusted profit today, powered by strong demand for domestic and international travel despite fears of a looming economic slowdown.

Business • 20 Jul 23

American Airlines said it is expanding the two routes from Dublin due to high demand from passengers

American Airlines to expand Dublin to US routes

American Airlines is to upgrade its current summer-only daily service between Dublin and Dallas Fort Worth to a year-round service from this October.

Business • 25 Apr 23

Higher fares amid rising global travel have so far helped the airlines industry mitigate rising costs

American Airlines signals profit hit from rising costs

American Airlines Group has forecast first-quarter profit below market expectations, joining bigger rival United Airlines to signal a hit from persistently high labor and fuel costs.

Business • 12 Apr 23

American Airlines has beaten estimates for quarterly earnings on buoyant demand for air travel

American Airlines forecasts higher profit on demand

American Airlines has today forecast sharply higher profit for the full year and beat estimates for quarterly earnings on buoyant demand for air travel.

Business • 26 Jan 23

It expects costs, excluding fuel, to be up for the fourth-quarter

American Airlines expect higher profit on strong demand

American Airlines has forecast a higher fourth-quarter profit on strong demand for travel during the key holiday season, sending its shares up more than 5% in premarket trading.

Business • 12 Jan 23

US airlines have been trying to add more buffer into their schedules after a chaotic summer travel season.

American Airlines cuts November schedule

American Airlines has cut thousands of domestic and international flights from its November schedule as part of the carrier's efforts to reduce disruptions that have afflicted the industry this year.

Business • 16 Aug 22

The Federal Aviation Administration expects Boeing to resume deliveries of its 787 in coming days

US okays first Boeing 787 Dreamliner delivery since '21

The US government has approved the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner for delivery since 2021, clearing the way for American Airlines to take possession, people briefed on the matter told Reuters.

Business • 09 Aug 22

American Airlines today reported an adjusted loss of $1.51 billion for the quarter ended March 31, compared with a loss of $2.74 billion a year ago

American Airlines reports smaller quarterly loss

American Airlines Group has today reported a smaller adjusted first-quarter loss, as a strong pickup in travel in March helped offset a blip in January caused by the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

Business • 21 Apr 22

Operating revenue for the quarter rose to $9.43 billion from $4.03 billion a year earlier

American Airlines loss narrows on strong travel demand

American Airlines Group reported a smaller fourth-quarter loss today, boosted by strong travel demand during the Christmas season.

Business • 20 Jan 22

Aer Lingus joined the Atlantic Joint Business between American, British Airways, Iberia and Finnair last year

Aer Lingus and American Airlines' new codeshare deal

Aer Lingus and American Airlines are launching their codeshare agreement this week, which will see traveling between Ireland and the US become more simple, easy and more convenient.

Business • 12 Jan 22

Mr Parker will continue as chairman and Isom will join the carrier's board after he takes over as CEO

American Airlines names insider Isom as new CEO

American Airlines Group has said Chief Executive Officer Doug Parker will hand over reins of the airline to president Robert Isom at the end of March, sending its shares up 3% before the bell.

Business • 07 Dec 21

American Airlines said it was "planning for a robust peak travel period in the fourth quarter"

American Airlines sees smaller than expected loss

American Airlines estimated on Tuesday a smaller than expected adjusted loss for the third quarter and signaled improved bookings for the rest of the year, betting on increased holiday demand and a lifting of travel bans.

Business • 12 Oct 21

Total operating revenue at Southwest, which is more focused on domestic travel, rose nearly 300% in June

American, Southwest post profits in June without aid

US carriers American Airlines and Southwest Airlines said strong bookings made them profitable in the month of June even without US federal aid for workers' salaries, a first since the pandemic began in early 2020.

Business • 22 Jul 21

American Airlines cut its cash burn rate to about $27m a day in the first quarter, compared with $30m in the previous quarter

American Airlines loss narrows as travel demand rises

American Airlines Group has today reported a smaller quarterly loss as rising vaccination rates prompted more people to opt for air travel.

Business • 22 Apr 21

American Airlines now expects its average daily cash burn rate for the quarter to be about $27m a day compared to its previous forecast of $30m

American Airlines expects Q1 revenue to plunge 62%

American Airlines said today it expects its first-quarter revenue to plunge about 62% compared with the same time in 2019.

Business • 13 Apr 21

American Airlines unveils $7.5 billion debt sale

American Airlines has said it will sell $7.5 billion of bonds and leveraged loans backed by its loyalty program to repay US government debt.

Business • 08 Mar 21

The industry views widespread vaccination as a key element to a recovery in travel demand

American Airlines and United begin vaccinating workers

American Airlines and United Airlines will begin providing workers with Johnson & Johnson's single-shot Covid-19 vaccine from tomorrow at Chicago's O'Hare airport, according to letters sent to Chicago-based employees.

Business • 03 Mar 21

Southwest reported an annual loss of $3.1 billion, its first annual loss since 1972

American Airlines, Southwest post record losses

American Airlines Group and Southwest Airlines have posted their biggest-ever annual losses.

Business • 28 Jan 21