American Airlines

NEWS ANALYSIS

Airline ticket prices may stay high as global carriers bank fuel relief from Iran deal

Stronger revenue, premium demand and corporate travel are set to help American Airlines cushion the hit from rising oil costs.

American Airlines sees resilient demand cushioning fuel-price hit

American Airlines currently offers free Wi-Fi for all customers enroled in its loyalty programme on nearly all of its flights in partnership with AT&T.

American Airlines to equip more than 500 narrow-body jets with Starlink Wi-Fi from 2027

The securities are a type of debt known as enhanced equipment trust certificates, collateralised by 32 new and existing American Airlines planes.

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

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

American Airlines cuts 2026 forecast as high fuel costs hurt margins

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

Trump opposes United–American merger, signals support for Spirit

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

American Airlines says it’s not interested in United Merger

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

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

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.

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

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

Airline bookings surge as travellers rush to lock in fares