American Airlines Cuts 2026 Profit Guidance on High Jet Fuel Prices
American is expecting high fuel prices to add $4 billion in expenses.
Meghna Maharishi is Skift’s Airline Reporter, where she covers everything from loyalty programs to policy-making in Washington, D.C. She previously covered the airline industry at The Points Guy, worked on the investigative desk at CNBC, and did data visualization at CNN Politics. Send tips to Meghna on Signal at mmaharishi.61.
American and Alaska in Talks Over a Revenue-Sharing Partnership
Such a partnership could give both American and Alaska a revenue boost as they struggle with surging fuel costs.
Southwest Holds Off on Changing Profit Outlook, Says It ‘Would Not Be Productive’
Major U.S. airlines are each responding differently to surging fuel costs, with some like Southwest and Delta opting not to change their profit outlooks for the year. United and Alaska, on the other hand, have either revised or pulled back guidance.
Trump Administration Nearing Deal to Rescue Spirit Airlines
The Trump administration is nearing a deal to bail out Spirit, which would provide the embattled ultra-low-cost carrier a lifeline after facing the possibility of liquidation.
United Airlines Cuts 2026 Profit Outlook Due to Rising Fuel Costs
United is the first U.S. carrier to lower its 2026 outlook as a result of surging fuel prices. Alaska Airlines, which reported first-quarter earnings on Monday, suspended guidance for the year.
Trump Tells Transportation Department to ‘Take a Look’ at Spirit as Bailout Talk Grows
It is unclear if the federal government would actually give Spirit a bailout. Trump signaled earlier that he thinks “maybe” the federal government should help.
JetBlue CEO’s Staff Note: No Bankruptcy Now — But ‘Decks Are Stacked Against Smaller Carriers Like Us’
JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty acknowledged that high fuel prices are creating a difficult environment for the carrier.
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✈️ A United-American Mega-Merger and Spirit’s Uncertain Future
United might be interested in a long shot mega-merger with American, creating the largest airline in the world. Spirit's future looks uncertain once again.
American Airlines Rejects United Merger Talk: ‘Not Interested’
United floated the idea of a merger with American. American says no. If it ever happened, it would be the most consequential airline deal in a decade.
Spirit Could Liquidate This Week as Trustee Seeks to Delay Bankruptcy Exit
Other airlines — including United and JetBlue — could benefit in markets like Fort Lauderdale.