American Airlines stock dips before long weekend as Chicago O’Hare showdown heats up
American Airlines shares fell 2.2% to $15.37 Friday, while JetBlue surged 8.2%. At Chicago O’Hare, American added 100 peak-day flights and bought two gates from Spirit for $30 million, intensifying its rivalry with United. The FAA warned airlines of military activity and GPS interference over parts of Latin America. U.S. markets remain closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.