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United Airlines' failed approaches to Delta and American appear to make little sense. Investors should trust the CEO anyway.

The airline just posted the biggest quarter in its history and told investors it may lose money this year. Both are true.

Investing.com -- United Airlines had reportedly approached Delta Air Lines last year about a potential merger between the two carriers

United Chief Executive Scott Kirby called Delta’s CEO to discuss a potential deal but the talks didn’t progress, according to people familiar with the matter.

American Airlines Group Inc (AAL) reports a robust 16.3% revenue increase, while navigating significant fuel expense challenges and strategic capacity adjustments.

American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:AAL, XETRA:A1G) shares fell about 8% Thursday after the carrier reported better-than-expected second quarter results but issued a cautious outlook for the third quarter amid rising fuel costs. The company reported adjusted earnings of $0.15 per share for...

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) reported record quarterly revenue in the second quarter of 2026, as executives said gains from commercial initiatives helped offset a sharp year-over-year increase in fuel costs. Chief Executive Officer Robert Isom said the airline delivered revenue growth of mo

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings on Thursday, but its shares fell more than 5% in premarket trading after the carrier issued a weaker-than-anticipated profit outlook for the third quarter and the full year. While record revenue reflected continued demand for travel, higher fuel costs weighed on the company’s earnings forecast.

American Airlines has been trying to close the gap with United and Delta, but its latest profit outlook risks putting it further behind. With fuel prices on the rise again, American American now expects to break even in 2026 at the midpoint of its guidance. It said its adjusted earnings could range from a loss of 65 cents per share to a 65 cent per share profit this year.

American Airlines said it is cutting full-year guidance as fuel costs rise once more on the escalations in the Middle East.

Investing.com -- American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) reported its second-quarter results on Thursday, sending its shares over 5% lower in premarket trading.

According to Fiscal AI data, the consensus revenue estimate for American Airlines stands at $16.69 billion, and earnings per share are expected to be $0.05.

Two companies report earnings on the same morning, but retirement investors only have room for one. Before the opening bell on July 23, the gap between these two stocks tells a story worth understanding.

The World Cup produced the sort of demand shock airlines crave, with international travelers booking late, accepting connections and paying unusually high fares. But that didn’t change the economics of the industry. American Airlines (AAL) added 27,000 seats on 12 routes and offered 1.45 million ...

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On July 15, 2026, airlines are in focus as results will show the impacts of high fuel prices.

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For investors holding UAL and AAL, Delta's Q2 is more than a scorecard for one carrier — it is the sector's first detailed read on whether premium fare pricing can absorb record fuel costs, how loyalty programs are holding up, and whether consumer travel demand has crested. The tip-offs from Atlanta are largely encouraging.

Delta Air Lines reported results Friday morning.

Delta Air Lines will report second quarter results Friday morning, with investors hoping growth in the premium business would continue to blunt issues like rising fuel costs, and capacity cuts stemming from those expenses.

Wall Street expects President Donald Trump’s call that the Iran cease-fire is over will hurt airlines and home builders more than it will help oil companies.

Airline stocks and oil have traded in opposite directions the past few weeks, with carriers’ shares hitting highs as the price of oil receded. That’s reversing today, after President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over.

Delta Air Lines (DAL) is set to provide investors with their first major hint as to whether higher airfares are still holding. That’s important since airline stocks have been squeezed by two competing pressures in 2026. Unpredictable fuel prices have offset strong travel demand. Now Bank of America ...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.67%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.85%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.40%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.58%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Delta Air Lines will kick off second-quarter earnings season for major airlines on July 10, and things have been looking up for the group

Shares plunged Friday in Asia, led by heavy losses in Japan and South Korea as traders sold to lock in gains from recent rallies in stocks related to artificial intelligence. U.S. futures also declined, while oil prices fell. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index shed 4.5% to 69,127.10 and the Kospi in Seoul plunged 6.8% to 8,323.52.

US airlines are expected to issue above-consensus earnings guidance for the third quarter, while sec

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +1.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +2.48%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +1.15%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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