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SEATTLE, WA – Alaska Air Group announced it has postponed its third-quarter 2025 conference call following an IT outage that disrupted operations on October 23. File Photo (December 29, 2024) The outage led to a temporary ground stop for both Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, which was lifted at 11:30 p.m. Pacific time. The company said the decision was made to allow teams to focus on assisting customers and restoring operations. The earnings call, originally scheduled for October 24 at 11:30 a.m. EDT, will not be held. Alaska Air Group stated it has not yet determined the financial impact of the disruption on its fourth-quarter results. The company filed its third-quarter results after market close on October 23. Alaska reported GAAP net income of $73 million ($0.62 per share) ...

FORT WORTH, TX – American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) reported a third-quarter 2025 net loss of $114 million, or ($0.17) per diluted share, despite posting record third-quarter revenue of $13.7 billion. Photo Courtesy of American Airlines Excluding net special items, the adjusted net loss was $111 million, or ($0.17) per diluted share. However, the company expects a turnaround in the fourth quarter, projecting adjusted earnings per share between $0.45 and $0.75. For the full year, adjusted EPS is forecast between $0.65 and $0.95, with free cash flow expected to exceed $1 billion. CEO Robert Isom stated the company is maintaining strong cost management and enhancing its balance sheet. “Looking forward, I’m confident that continued investments in our network, customer experie...

FORT WORTH, TX – American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) announced that Nathaniel (Nat) Pieper has been appointed as Chief Commercial Officer, effective Nov. 3, 2025. Pieper currently serves as CEO of the oneworld alliance and will report directly to American Airlines CEO Robert Isom. Photo Courtesy of American Airlines As Chief Commercial Officer, Pieper will oversee American’s commercial strategy and performance, including alliances, cargo, co-branded credit card programs, loyalty, network planning, revenue management, and sales. He will also co-lead the airline’s Customer Experience team alongside Chief Operating Officer David Seymour. Pieper’s recent tenure at oneworld began in April 2024. Under his leadership, the alliance integrated two new member airlines, launched sust...

FORT WORTH, TX – American Airlines has announced the debut of its Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first U.S. airline to operate the aircraft and the only global carrier to offer a three-cabin configuration on the model. The inaugural flight will take place December 18, 2025, operating as Flight 3 from New York’s JFK Airport to Los Angeles. Customers can now purchase tickets for this route, as well as other select transcontinental flights through February 11, 2026. The A321XLR is configured with 20 Flagship Suite® seats, 12 Premium Economy seats, and 123 Main Cabin seats. The Flagship Suite® section features lie-flat seating with privacy doors, personal storage, wireless charging, a cocktail tray, and reading lights. Premium Economy includes enhanced winged headrests, footrests, wire...