American Airlines updated its first-quarter 2026 guidance on April 10, 2026.
The carrier projects an earnings per share loss between $0.50 and $0.10. This forecast sits below the prior consensus estimate of a $0.37 loss per share.
Management raised the revenue forecast to approximately $13.8 billion. The new revenue target surpasses the consensus estimate of $13.6 billion.
The airline increased checked baggage fees to offset rising jet fuel prices. Higher fuel costs represent a broader challenge currently affecting the entire aviation industry.