American Airlines Stock Rises on Google Fuel Deal, Market Watches for Fuel Shock
American Airlines surged to $14.09, up 48.5 cents, after announcing a three-year sustainable aviation fuel deal with Google covering 35 million gallons, as investors focused on surging fuel costs that jumped 78% in April to $6.5 billion; the stock rose in line with airline peers amid a drop in crude prices, while American’s 2026 outlook remains pressured by higher fuel expenses and a narrowed profit forecast.