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American Airlines Reports $473M Q1 Loss, Pulls 2025 Outlook Amid Economic Uncertainty

The airline cites weaker leisure demand and a murky economic environment, while forecasting a cautious Q2 and announcing a 2026 inflight Wi-Fi initiative.

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FILE - American Airlines passenger jets prepare for departure, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, near a terminal at Boston Logan International Airport, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
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Overview

  • American Airlines reported a $473 million first-quarter loss, wider than last year's $312 million loss, with flat revenue of $12.55 billion.
  • The carrier withdrew its 2025 full-year financial guidance, joining Delta and Southwest, citing economic challenges and softer leisure travel demand.
  • For Q2, the airline projected revenue changes between -2% and +1%, below analysts' expectations, with adjusted EPS guidance of $0.50–$1.
  • International and premium cabin bookings showed strength, driving unit revenue gains despite overall demand softness.
  • American announced a partnership with AT&T to deliver complimentary inflight Wi-Fi for AAdvantage members starting January 2026.