
American Airlines Posts Record Q3 Revenue as Fuel Costs Drive Wider Loss
American Airlines reported record third-quarter revenue of $16.34 billion, up 19.3 percent year over year, but posted a wider net loss as jet fuel costs surged.
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American Airlines reported record third-quarter revenue of $16.34 billion, up 19.3 percent year over year, but posted a wider net loss as jet fuel costs surged.

American Airlines reported record revenue for the third quarter of 2026 while facing what it called historic fuel cost pressure.

Emirates is investing $300 million to expand its engine maintenance capabilities, aiming to reduce reliance on outside suppliers for GE90 and GP7200 repairs.

Qantas flies some of the longest non-stop routes on earth, and its first class cabin sits at the sharp end of that premium pricing. We break down what a seat actually costs and why.

United Airlines has opened a new concourse at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, adding gates, local dining, and an expanded United Club.

A new generation of premium economy products is narrowing the gap with business class, offering wide seats, elevated dining, and lounge access that challenge traditional cabin hierarchies.

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines will launch new nonstop service from Seattle to Osaka and Papeete beginning next spring.

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are expanding their combined global network with new nonstop service connecting Seattle to Osaka, Japan and Papeete, French Polynesia.

A reported midair groping aboard an American Airlines A319 forced cabin crew to separate two passengers before police met the aircraft, spotlighting unruly-passenger risks.

Flight delays rarely stem from a single cause. From weather and air traffic control to tight turnarounds and cascading crew hours, we break down the factors that most often erode airline on-time performance.

A UK court has granted a worldwide freezing order against VietJet Aviation after lessor FW Aviation pursued unpaid aircraft leasing obligations, exposing the Vietnamese carrier to cross-border enforcement risk.

Australia's flag carrier is refining one of the world's most demanding long-haul networks, with nonstop marathon routes and a new generation of aircraft set to reshape how travellers reach the continent.

An Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 flying from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria on Sunday evening after a bomb threat.

Singapore Airlines has climbed two places to be crowned the world's best economy class carrier in Skytrax's 2026 rankings, underscoring a shifting premium on long-haul comfort in the back cabin.

A 69-year-old passenger became trapped in a United Airlines 737 MAX lavatory at cruising altitude, forcing crew to prepare an emergency diversion before she was freed. The incident raises fresh questions about cabin safety procedures and aircraft design.

The US Department of Transportation has lifted restrictions that had blocked Mexican airlines from launching new routes to the United States from Mexico City.

The United States has lifted restrictions on Mexican airlines following an aviation dispute between the two countries.

American Airlines' record-breaking ultra-long-haul route rests on a surprisingly precise premium calculus, where just 51 business class suites can make or break the entire mission's profitability.