NEW YORK, December 29, 2025, 02:43 ET — Market closed.
- American Airlines shares ended down 1.5% on Friday, lagging some major U.S. airline peers.
- Fresh winter storms have driven thousands of U.S. flight delays and cancellations, FlightAware data showed.
- Oil prices rose about 1% early Monday, a headwind for airlines because fuel is a major cost.
American Airlines Group Inc shares ended lower on Friday, and the stock will be watched when U.S. trading resumes later Monday as new winter storms disrupt travel and oil prices climb. [1]
The setup matters because airlines can take a double hit when weather turns: cancellations and rebookings raise costs, and jet fuel tends to move with crude oil. [2]
Travel disruptions are landing during the busy stretch between Christmas and New Year’s, when planes are typically fuller and schedule knock-on effects can spread quickly through airline networks. [3]
American’s stock closed down 1.53% at $15.44 on Friday. It last traded at $15.45 in late after-hours dealings, little changed. [4]
Delta Air Lines closed down 0.41% at $70.56, while United Airlines ended nearly flat, down 0.04% at $114.00. Southwest Airlines closed up 0.24% at $41.38. [5]
Flight disruptions persisted through the weekend. FlightAware data cited by Business Insider showed more than 11,000 U.S. flight delays and 1,000 cancellations on Saturday, followed by more than 9,300 delays and 780 cancellations on Sunday as of publication time. [6]
A powerful winter storm was sweeping east from the Plains on Sunday, bringing a mix of snow, ice, rain and strong winds, the Associated Press reported. The system was expected to intensify as it moves east, according to the National Weather Service. [7]
Oil prices were higher early Monday, adding another variable for airline traders. Brent crude rose about 1% to $61.27 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained about 1% to $57.32, Reuters reported. [8]
“This may be what’s driving market concerns about potential supply disruptions,” Yang An, a China-based analyst at Haitong Futures, said, pointing to elevated Middle East tensions. [9]
Airlines are especially sensitive to fuel moves because jet fuel is typically one of the largest line items in operating costs, and price swings can hit margins quickly if fares don’t adjust. [10]
Before the next regular session, investors will be watching for updates on flight cancellations and airport operations as the storm system shifts east, along with any fresh move in crude prices. [11]
The next major calendar catalyst is American’s quarterly report. The company is expected by market calendars to report around Jan. 22, 2026, though the date can change until it is confirmed by the company. [12]
On the tape, traders will also be looking at near-term price levels. American’s shares traded between $15.31 and $15.62 on Friday, leaving that range as an early reference for support and resistance heading into Monday. [13]
References
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