American Airlines chases higher profits from wealthier flyers

American Airlines stock fell at the market open on Tuesday even as the company reported record revenue figures. The airline made clear it’s betting that the path to larger and steadier profits travels through the high end of the market. Here's what to know. 'A premium global airline' For 2025, American delivered its highest revenue haul ever at nearly $55 billion, but modest profits. That points to both strong demand and the volatility of earnings typical of the industry, at least historically speaking. ...