American Airlines Cuts 2026 Profit Guidance on High Jet Fuel Prices

American Airlines is cutting its profit outlook for the year, becoming the latest carrier to do so because of high jet fuel prices. 

The forecast for adjusted earnings per share now ranges from a loss of 40 cents up to $1.10. That’s down from a range of $1.70 to $2.70. 

U.S. carriers have responded differently to high fuel prices than they did when tariffs were introduced last year.

Last spring, airlines pulled guidance due to tariffs. This time around, both