American Airlines Sees Cost Escalation Easing Next Year

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Recently negotiated labor deals are pressuring American Airlines’ cost performance in 2025, but the carrier’s management believes some of the headwinds driving elevated costs should ease in 2026. The airline is forecasting growth in its unit costs excluding fuel to increase in the high single digits...
Lori Ranson

Lori covers North American and Latin airlines for Aviation Week and is also a Senior Analyst for CAPA - Centre for Aviation.

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