American Airlines Pulls 2025 Forecast, Profitability Lags

American is continuing to trail rivals Delta and United, while it is working to revamp its commercial strategy with free in-flight Wi-Fi and a new executive appointment.

American Airlines said Thursday that efforts to shore up its profitability had been outweighed by softening demand for domestic leisure travel and a fatal collision in January near Washington, D.C.

The carrier reported a net loss of $437 million for the first quarter, a stark contrast to its rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, which both reported profits. The first quarter is a historical