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Companies & Markets

American Airlines sees resilient demand cushioning fuel-price hit

There is ‘no doubt’ demand has a K-shaped pattern, says CEO Robert Isom

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.
International

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

Airlines around the world have rushed to equip their fleet with faster and more reliable in-flight Internet to win customers

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

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