American Airlines Waits for Tariff ‘Clearance,' Holds Short on 2025 Guidance

Highlights American Airlines, along with other major U.S. carriers, has withdrawn full-year 2025 guidance due to ongoing macroeconomic challenges, including weakened domestic demand and broader economic headwinds, prompting a flexible approach to capacity and costs. The airline is enhancing customer experience (e.g., launching free high-speed Wi-Fi for loyalty members in 2026) and preparing for both persistent uncertainty and future recovery, while also voicing concerns about potential tariffs on aircr ...