Can American Airlines Turn Itself Around?
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American Airlines has promised Wall Street and travelers that 2026 will be a turnaround year. It’s been trailing its U.S. competitors. In 2025, American made $111 million, while rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines posted $5 billion and more than $3 billion in profit, respectively. Pilot and flight attendant unions have questioned CEO Robert Isom and American’s leadership. The airline is trying to revamp its business around and catch up to rivals with premium offerings like a larger top-tier cabin that brings in higher revenue than coach. Reporter: Leslie Josephs Camera and Editing by: Erin Black Senior Director of Video: Jeniece Pettitt » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Watch CNBC on the go with CNBC+: https://www.cnbc.com/WatchCNBCPlus About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more
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