American Airlines Reports Second Quarter 2026 Net Profit of $71 Million or $0.11 per Diluted Share
- Joe Breitfeller
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American Airlines has reported a second quarter 2026 net profit of $71 million or $0.11 per diluted share on a year-over-year increase in revenue of 16.3 percent to $16.7 billion, the highest quarterly income in company history.
On Thursday (July 23, 2026), American Airlines reported their second quarter financial results for the period ending June 30, 2026. The carrier reported a second quarter 2026 net profit of $71 million or $0.11 per diluted share on a year-over-year increase in revenue of 16.3 percent to $16.7 billion, the highest quarterly income in company history. American’s second quarter total revenue per available seat mile (TRASM) increased 10.3 percent versus the same period last year to 20.45 cents, while cost per available seat mile (CASM) increased 16.5 percent to 19.90 cents. Costs excluding fuel and net special items (CASM-ex+) increased 2.5 percent to 13.93 cents. American Airlines ended the quarter with $11.3 billion in total available liquidity.
In Thursday’s announcement, American Airlines’ CEO, Robert Isom, said,
“American delivered year-over-year revenue growth of more than 16% in the second quarter, exceeding our initial expectations and continuing the momentum we’ve built across the business. This performance reflects the strength of our commercial strategy, driven by our four pillars: elevate the customer experience, grow the global network, drive premium revenue and lead in loyalty. Revenue growth was strong across all entities and cabins, with premium, Main Cabin, domestic and international all up meaningfully year over year. These results demonstrate that our revenue performance and efficiency efforts will continue to drive improved results, and I’m excited about the remainder of 2026 and what’s ahead in 2027 and beyond. Thank you to the American Airlines team for their outstanding execution on our commercial and operational objectives during the quarter.”
During the second quarter, American launched new nonstop routes to Europe, including service to Budapest, Hungary, and Prague from Philadelphia (PHL) and to Athens, Greece, from DFW, further strengthening its position in the premium trans-Atlantic market. American was also the first U.S. airline to return to Venezuela, with service from MIA to Caracas, reinforcing their leading position in Latin America. American is also adding premium seats with deliveries of new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and Airbus A321XLR aircraft, and retrofits of their 777-300ER, 777-200ER, A319 and A320 aircraft. For summer 2026, American will offer more premium seats than any other airline.
Founded in 1926, American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) is a premium global airline offering more than 6,000 daily flights to over 350 destinations in more than 60 countries, serving over 200 million guests annually. The airline is a founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose member airlines serve over 900 destinations worldwide. Powered by a proud and talented team of 130,000 aviation professionals, American Airlines’ mission is To Care for People on Life’s Journey®.
Source: American Airlines
