Why American Airlines Stock Is Falling Again as Fuel Shock Tests AAL’s 2026 Outlook
American Airlines shares fell about 3% to $11.11 premarket Wednesday as investors sold airline stocks on rising fuel costs and volatile oil prices. American faces greater pressure than Delta or United, with lower 2025 profits and higher sensitivity to jet fuel prices. Brent crude hovered near $91 a barrel, and jet fuel surged to $150–$200. American increased its revolving commitments to $3.11 billion but ended 2025 with $36.5 billion in debt.