American Airlines has raised its full-year adjusted profit-per-share forecast to US$0.65-0.95 from an earlier projection of a US$0.20 loss, citing improved pricing power as U.S. carriers reduce capacity to stabilize fares.
The airline said unit revenue turned positive in September, signaling stronger domestic travel demand after months of economic strain and tariff-related trade uncertainty under the Trump administration.
For Q3 2025, American reported an adjusted loss of US$0.17 per share, beating analyst expectations, with total revenue reaching US$13.69 billion. The carrier also highlighted stronger performance in premium-class travel, which continues to outpace main-cabin sales and boost margins.
Industry analysts say the results underscore the success of disciplined capacity management and sustained premium demand, though rising fuel prices and macroeconomic risks remain key challenges.
