U.S. airlines touted record second-quarter revenues, strong demand and fare stickiness—but the divide in the market between the airline haves and have nots remains firmly in place.
The recent U.S. earnings period contained significant airline updates, ones that appeared to speak to a maturing industry and associated constraints and pains.
The second quarter showcased strong financial and traffic performance from the four largest U.S. carriers in the midst of a challenging fuel environment.
American Airlines and Taiwan's Starlux Airlines have moved to deepen their relationship, applying to the U.S. DOT for authority to launch a codeshare partnership.
Under terms of the deal, American will purchase and take delivery of 35 million gal. of SAF over three years for use at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
The world’s leading airlines had record-high results for the top 20 carriers in 2025, with combined revenue of just under $600 billion, 8% more than 2024.
American Airlines will install SpaceX Starlink inflight connectivity across its Airbus aircraft, covering nearly half of its in-service mainline fleet.
May is set to be one of the busiest months for transatlantic route launches, with airlines across North America and Europe opening a wave of new services.