High Fuel Costs Temper U.S. Airline Results Despite Record Revenue

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines jets taxiing

U.S. carriers are approaching capacity plans with caution in the face of persistently high fuel costs.  

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On the heels of six consecutive annual net losses, JetBlue Airways is eyeing 2027 with optimism, determined to return its business to profitability. Its ambition comes amid a difficult environment. Assuming fuel will be slightly above $4/gal. next year and around $3/gal. the following, the carrier...
Christine Boynton

Christine Boynton is a Senior Editor covering air transport in the Americas for Aviation Week Network.

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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