American expects to earn 7% to 10% more revenue in the first three months of 2026.
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American Airlines
projected Tuesday that its focus on premium will “begin delivering results in 2026” as the carrier races to catch up to its far more profitable rivals and capitalize on strong demand from high-spending customers.
The Fort Worth-based airline projected it will deliver nearly $2 of improvement in adjusted earnings per share at the midpoint over last year.
American also expects to earn 7% to 10% more revenue in the first three months of 2026 compared with 2025.
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