American Airlines Group reported third-quarter revenue of US$16.3 billion, up 19.3% from a year earlier and above the high end of its previously announced guidance range, as strong travel demand across geographic markets and cabin classes helped offset a sharp increase in fuel costs.
Premium cabin sales rose 22.9% year on year, while main cabin revenue increased 19.5%. Total unit revenue climbed 14.5%, reflecting continued strength in passenger demand, with domestic passenger unit revenue rising 13.6%.
International passenger unit sales increased 16.4% compared with the third quarter of 2025. Latin America led the growth, with unit revenue up 21.1%, followed by the Atlantic region at 14.5% and the Pacific region at 11.3%.
Fuel expense increased US$1.9 billion, or 67.5%, from a year earlier, weighing on the airline’s profitability. American Airlines reported a third-quarter net loss of US$269 million, equivalent to US$0.41 per diluted share, under generally accepted accounting principles.
Excluding certain items, the airline recorded a net loss of US$182 million, or US$0.28 per diluted share. The adjusted loss was US$71 million smaller than in the third quarter of 2025, despite the US$1.9 billion increase in fuel expense, highlighting the resilience of the company’s revenue performance.
