Dec 31, 2025 • Aviation A2Z
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
American Airlines to Celebrate 100 Years of Operation in 2026
American Airlines is set to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026, a significant milestone that only a few airlines, including Delta Air Lines, have achieved. This longevity highlights the airline's resilience and adaptability in an industry characterized by instability, mergers, and financial challenges. The article discusses how American Airlines survived by evolving its network, modernizing its fleet, and continuously adjusting its strategy to overcome economic shocks and competitive pressures.
Dec 30, 2025 • ts2.tech
NEUTRAL
American Airlines stock edges up today as Chicago O’Hare expansion and storm fallout stay in focus
American Airlines shares rose 0.6% on December 30, 2025, amidst plans for 100 additional peak daily departures from Chicago O’Hare and ongoing concerns about winter storm disruptions and fuel prices. The expansion aims to strengthen American's Chicago hub, while investors await late-January results for insights into operations normalization and demand trends.
Dec 30, 2025 • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
BULLISH
American Airlines adding flights from Milwaukee Mitchell to O'Hare
American Airlines is adding two new daily flights between Milwaukee's Mitchell International Airport and Chicago O'Hare International Airport, starting February 2026. This expansion brings American Airlines' total daily departures from Milwaukee to Chicago to six, enhancing MKE passengers' connectivity to global destinations via O'Hare's extensive network. The new flights are part of a larger expansion at O'Hare, offering Milwaukee travelers access to a vast array of domestic and international destinations.
Dec 30, 2025 • CBS News
BULLISH
American Airlines to add more than 100 departures from Chicago early next year
American Airlines announced plans to add over 100 departures from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport early next year, expanding its service to 75 destinations. This expansion includes more flights to Florida, Las Vegas, Savannah, Asheville, San Diego, and San Francisco, making it American's largest spring schedule at O'Hare on record. The airline's vice chair stated this move reflects a commitment to strengthening its Chicago hub and enhancing travel experiences.
Dec 29, 2025 • Insider Monkey
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
UBS Turns More Constructive on American Airlines (AAL) as Corporate Travel Recovers
UBS analyst Atul Maheswari upgraded American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) to Buy from Neutral, raising the price target to $20 from $14, citing expectations of profit expansion due to corporate travel recovery and loyalty income growth. The airline previously announced job cuts following a third-quarter loss, despite the result being better than Wall Street estimates. UBS believes the market undervalues American Airlines' future growth potential and its positioning to benefit from structural tailwinds.
Dec 29, 2025 • American Airlines Newsroom
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
A nod to the future: American takes Chicago expansion up a notch with 100 new daily departures this spring
American Airlines is significantly expanding its operations at O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with 100 additional daily departures to over 75 destinations, boosting its spring break schedule to 500 daily flights and restoring pre-pandemic levels. This expansion represents a 30% increase in spring departures compared to 2025, solidifying ORD as the fastest-growing legacy carrier hub in the U.S. The airline is also extending summer seasonal service to Paris and Dublin and enhancing the customer experience through various technological and operational improvements.