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American Airlines hits record $16.3B revenue but fuel costs cause $182M loss in Q3 2026

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22 Oct 2026
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American Airlines hits record $16.3B revenue but fuel costs cause $182M loss in Q3 2026

American Airlines reported a record third-quarter revenue of $16.3 billion, a 19.3% increase year-on-year, driven by strong demand and higher premium travel spending. However, rising fuel costs, which increased by $1.9 billion or 67.5%, led to an adjusted net loss of $182 million. Despite this, the airline showed resilience with only a slight increase in adjusted loss compared to the previous year, supported by growth in premium and Main Cabin revenues and a 27.6% rise in managed corporate revenue. Looking ahead, American expects fuel costs to rise further in Q4, potentially increasing expenses by $2.8 billion, but anticipates revenue growth of 19.5% to 22.5%, while network growth may slow in 2027 due to high fuel prices.

American Airlines Group Inc (AAL) shares are trading at USD 12.56 on Pluang, showing a 2.66% gain in the last day. The stock's market cap stands at $8.10 billion, with a 52-week range between $10.18 and $18.15. These figures are current as of Oct 22, 2026 23:21 WIB.

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