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American Airlines reports $473 million loss in Q1; CEO remains optimistic for future

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American Airlines reports $473 million loss in Q1; CEO remains optimistic for future
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American Airlines revealed a net loss of $473 million in the first quarter, marking the most significant loss among its main competitors in the United States. Despite the setback, Robert Isom, CEO of American Airlines, remains optimistic about the company's long-term prospects. Isom credited the airline's fleet refresh, cost management, and balance sheet improvements as crucial factors in navigating the current economic uncertainties impacting the airline industry.

During the first quarter, American Airlines reported a slight revenue decline of 0.2% year-on-year, totaling $12.5 billion, while operating expenses rose by 2.1% to $12.8 billion. The airline's fuel and related taxes decreased by 13.2%, making up 19.5% of total costs. This resulted in an operating loss of $270 million, a significant contrast to the $7 million operating profit achieved in the same period last year. By the end of the quarter, American Airlines maintained $10.8 billion in liquidity, including cash and investments, despite paying down $1.2 billion in Q1 debt.

"The resiliency of the American Airlines team, combined with the investments we have made to differentiate our network, product and customer experience, give us extreme confidence in our ability to navigate the current environment and deliver strong results for the long term," Isom stated.

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The airline experienced a decrease in capacity, with available seat miles (ASM) down 0.9%, leading to a 1.9% drop in passengers to 56.3 million. Load factors also declined, and the average aircraft occupancy was 80.6%. However, yields showed an improvement, increasing to 20.21¢, and the total revenue per ASM rose by 0.7%.

A noteworthy shift in operations saw regional departures increasing by 14.3%, while mainline departures slightly decreased. In total, departures in Q1 were marginally higher at 528,000. The fleet expanded to 985 mainline and 567 regional aircraft by the quarter's end.

American Airlines expects positive results in Q2, with anticipated capacity growth of 2% to 4%, and adjusted operating margins projected between 6% and 8.5%. The carrier remains optimistic about its earnings, projecting adjusted earnings per share from $0.50 to $1.

Amidst American Airlines' earnings announcement, its fellow Big 4 carriers also reported Q1 results. Notably, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines reported net profits of $240 million and $387 million, respectively, while Southwest Airlines reported a $149 million net loss.

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