American Airlines Q1 Results: Strong Demand & Revenue Beat, But Jet Fuel Pain Hits Hard
American Airlines hit record $13.9B revenue in Q1 2026 but still lost $382M due to high fuel costs; outlook steady, shares rose.
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United Beats Q1 Earnings & Revenue Estimates But Slashes Full-Year Guidance on Surging Fuel Prices
United beat Q1 expectations with higher revenue, but fuel costs rose so it cut flights and lowered profit forecast.
American Airlines Rejects United Merger, Citing Harm to Competition
American Airlines rejected a merger with United, saying it would reduce competition, raise prices, and hurt passengers.
Scott Kirby Proposes Historic United-American Airlines Merger to Trump
United may merge with American to compete globally, but faces big concerns over higher prices, less competition, and approval hurdles.
United CEO Warns: Jet Fuel Spike from Iran War to Hammer Profits and Push Airfares Higher — Fast
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby highlights how surging jet fuel prices after the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran will impact earnings, yet passenger demand remains robust with new booking opportunities emerging.
Middle East Conflict Hits Travel Stocks Hard, Boosts Defense and Oil
Escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict sparks market turmoil: airlines and cruises drop 5-7% on fuel fears, while defense firms like Lockheed soar amid rising geopolitical tensions. Oil jumps sharply.