American Airlines and other carriers are withdrawing guidance due to trade war uncertainty
From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-24 11:51:00
American Airlines withdrew its full-year outlook due to economic uncertainty impacting demand. Southwest Airlines also cited caution from consumers, not reiterating guidance for 2025 or 2026. Delta Air Lines previously pulled its forecast, with CEO Ed Bastian highlighting unprecedented uncertainty from global trade discussions. United Airlines issued two profit scenarios in light of economic instability. Carriers are focusing on premium seating to attract less-affected wealthy customers, with American Airlines reporting a 3% increase in premium revenue. Southwest Airlines plans to add premium and extra legroom seating in 2026.
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