American Braces For A Q3 Loss As Fuel Volatility Zaps Profitability

American Braces For A Q3 Loss As Fuel Volatility Zaps Profitability | Aviation Week

Lori Ranson
July 23, 2026

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Despite strong demand and pricing traction, American Airlines expects to post a loss in the third quarter as fuel volatility dampens its expectations. American’s rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines both expect positive earnings per share results for the third quarter and full year while the…

Lori Ranson

Lori covers North American and Latin airlines for Aviation Week and is also a Senior Analyst for CAPA – Centre for Aviation.

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