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American Airlines reports Q2 growth in regional operations and record revenue

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Robert Isom CEO at American Airlines | American Airlines

By Sky Industry News

Jul 30, 2025

American Airlines has released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, revealing regional growth and record revenue figures. The airline reported that its regional operations outpaced the mainline services in certain areas. Despite a decrease in overall enplanements from 59.2 million to 58.7 million, the company achieved its highest-ever revenue profit for this period.

CEO Robert Isom commented on the results, stating, "We remain confident that the actions we have taken over the past several years to refresh our fleet, manage costs, and strengthen our balance sheet position us well for the future."

The number of flights increased by 4.7%, with regional flights growing by 10.9% while mainline services remained static. The overall load factor dropped from 86.6% to 84.7%. On the employment front, American Airlines' regional workforce grew by 6.7%, whereas mainline staffing levels decreased slightly.

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The financial performance was strong, with quarterly revenue reaching $14.392 billion, a slight increase from last year's $14.334 billion for the same period. Operating expenses were recorded at $13.257 billion, resulting in an operating income of £1.135 billion before accounting for net non-operating expenses of $297 million.

Passenger revenue constituted a significant portion of earnings at $13.1 billion, while cargo and partner programs contributed $211 million and $1.1 billion respectively.