Why American Airlines Stock Is Elevating Today

Airline earnings season got off to a strong start, with Delta Air Lines (DAL 11.76%) generating better-than-expected results. Investors are rushing in to buy shares throughout the airline sector, sending American Airlines Group (AAL 13.24%) stock up 12% as of 1:30 p.m. ET. Reading the tea leaves on Delta earningsFirst-quarter earnings painted a sobering picture of the airline industry. Carriers talked back expectations for the year due to concerns about inflation and tariffs, leaving investors uncertain abo ...