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Transport & Logistics

American Airlines sells US$1.14 billion in bonds for 32 planes

Airline results are being pressured now by higher oil prices

Jet fuel prices, typically accounting for about a quarter of airline operating expenses, have nearly doubled since the conflict erupted.
Transport & Logistics

American Airlines cuts 2026 forecast as high fuel costs hurt margins

Jet fuel prices have nearly doubled since the conflict erupted

American said on Apr 17 it is not interested in pursuing a merger with United.
Transport & Logistics

Trump opposes United–American merger, signals support for Spirit

The idea of the merger has already drawn pushback from some conservatives and Trump-aligned figures

American Airlines signalled that such a merger would be a bad deal in a statement late Friday (Apr 17). 
Transport & Logistics

American Airlines says it’s not interested in United Merger

[NEW YORK] American Airlines said it’s not engaged with or interested in any discussions regarding a merger with rival United Airlines, dampening the prospect of a tie-up that could reshape the indust...

A merger between United Airlines and American Airlines would mark the biggest consolidation move in more than a decade but has already drawn pushback.
Transport & Logistics

White House has no opinion on potential United Airlines deal for American Airlines

[WASHINGTON] The Trump administration does not have an opinion on reports that United Airlines was considering merging with rival American Airlines, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told r...

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has said the carrier would benefit from any shake-out in the industry as part of rising oil and fuel prices, potentially providing purchase opportunities.
Transport & Logistics

United Airlines CEO pitches possible combination with rival American Airlines: sources

Any merger between the two would pose serious antitrust concerns and likely face backlash

US airlines are more exposed to the higher prices as they do not hedge fuel, unlike their peers in Europe.
Transport & Logistics

Airline bookings surge as travellers rush to lock in fares

The global aviation industry has been thrown into disarray since the US and Israel began bombing Iran on Feb 28

More than 300 Transportation Security Administration officers have quit since the shutdown began.
International

US airline CEOs urge Congress to end stand-off, pay airport security officers

The partial government shutdown comes amid an expected ​record-breaking spring ⁠travel period

American Airlines expects its full-year adjusted profit in the range of US$1.70 to US$2.70 per share, compared with analysts’ average estimate of US$1.97 per share.
Transport & Logistics

American Airlines forecasts upbeat 2026

Flags up to US$200 million hit from winter storm

Above: LaGuardia Airport in New York on Monday (Jan 26). The potential cost of the winter storm is likely to be front of mind for investors when American Air and JetBlue Airways report fourth-quarter earnings this week.
International

US airlines cut flights again as another winter storm looms

Delta Air Lines says unfavourable weather conditions in the north-east will affect services at its hubs in Boston and the John F Kennedy International Airport

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