American Airlines forecasts deeper full-year 2026 adjusted loss per share despite record third-quarter revenue

CNBC reports American Airlines now expects an adjusted 2026 loss of $1 to $1.60 per share, down from July's forecast spanning a 65-cent loss to a 65-cent profit. Third-quarter revenue reached a record $16.34 billion, while the fuel bill climbed 67.5% from a year earlier to $4.64 billion. American plans slower capacity growth in 2027, and Bloomberg reports a fourth-quarter adjusted loss forecast of 50 cents to $1.10 per share.