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AA Weak Profit Despite Record Revenue
American Airlines reached a record revenue of $54.6 billion in 2025, but closed the year with only $111 million in net profit, pointing to a profit margin of about 0.2%. In the same period, Delta Air Lines earned $5 billion in profit on $63.4 billion in revenue, while United Airlines reported $3.35 billion in profit on $59.1 billion in revenue.…
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American Airlines to Resume U.S.–Venezuela Flights
American Airlines to Restore Commercial Air Link Between Venezuela and the United States U.S.-based airline American Airlines has announced plans to resume direct commercial flights between Venezuela and the United States. With this move, the company becomes the first U.S. carrier aiming to reestablish the U.S.–Venezuela connection that has been suspended since 2019. According to American Airlines, the flights will…
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American Airlines Kicks Off Its 100th Anniversary Celebrations
American Airlines has officially launched its centennial celebrations as part of the 100th anniversary of its founding. The airline traces its history back to its first mail flight between Chicago and St. Louis in 1926. Throughout 2026, various passenger-focused innovations are planned. These include a special anniversary livery, cabin interior elements, digital platform integrations, and projects highlighting the company’s history.…
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American Airlines Changes Mileage and Reward Earning on Basic Economy Tickets
American Airlines has revised the mileage and reward earning rules for Basic Economy tickets under its AAdvantage loyalty program. The change applies to Basic Economy tickets purchased as of December 17, 2025. Under the new policy, passengers purchasing the lowest fare class will no longer earn AAdvantage miles or loyalty points. Previously, even Basic Economy tickets earned miles and status…
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American Airlines CEO Earned $15.6 Million in 2024
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom earned $15.6 million in 2024. His annual salary was $1.3 million, while the rest of his compensation came from stock awards and performance incentives. In 2023, Isom had earned more than $31 million, making him one of the highest-paid airline executives in the world at the time. Compared to that, his 2024 earnings represent a…
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American Airlines Adds Its 1,000th Aircraft to the Fleet
Last week, American Airlines received the Boeing 787-9 with registration N849AN from Boeing, marking the airline’s 1,000th aircraft. Delivered at Boeing Field in Seattle, the aircraft has also completed its first scheduled flight. ℹ️ Earlier this year, United Airlines became the first airline in the world to reach this milestone, achieving a total of 1,000 mainline aircraft with the addition…
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American Airlines Battles Pilots Over Alaska’s New Boeing 787s
American Airlines wants to codeshare on Alaska Airlines’ new 787 routes to Europe and Asia. However, the Allied Pilots Association (APA) argues this violates the scope clause in the pilot contract. APA President Nick Silva said management plans to “ignore the contract.” The current agreement only permits domestic codeshares, not international ones. Alaska acquired Hawaiian Airlines in 2024, adding four…
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American Airlines Unable to Receive First A321XLR Due to Seat Shortage
The first Airbus A321XLR aircraft scheduled to join the American Airlines fleet is still sitting at Airbus’s Hamburg facility, despite having completed painting, assembly, and testing. Although the aircraft has technically been delivered, it’s not yet operationally ready due to the absence of cabin seats. According to industry sources, delays in the global supply chain have held up the shipment…
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