American Airlines Faces Financial Setback, Revises Strategy
CEO Robert Isom acknowledges missteps in ticket sales approach and forecasts lower earnings for the second quarter.
- Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja will leave the company in June amid strategic changes.
- American Airlines lowers its second-quarter profit outlook, expecting earnings per share between $1.00 and $1.15.
- The company's stock dropped over 13% following the revised earnings forecast and strategic shifts.
- Changes in ticket sales strategy, including promotion of direct bookings, contributed to weaker-than-expected performance.
- American Airlines aims to adjust its approach to regain customer trust and improve market competitiveness.