American Airlines reshuffles leadership amid lagging profits

American Airlines reshuffles leadership amid lagging profits

American Airlines is shaking up its senior leadership as CEO Robert Isom faces growing pressure to improve the carrier’s financial performance and close the gap with rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The changes broaden oversight across American’s commercial and operational teams and bring former Spirit Airlines Chief Operating Officer John Bendoraitis into the company to lead technical operations.  In a memo to employees, Isom acknowl…

American Airlines Shares Slide 7% Amid Leadership Changes and $1.13 Billion Earnings Shortfall

FORT WORTH, Texas, August 14, 2026, 17:03 CDT — U.S. cash markets had closed. American Airlines ended the week down 7.0%, finishing Friday at $14.83. The company's quarterly GAAP earnings were $1.13 billion lower than the average reported by Delta and United. Analysts continue to project a 31.5% increase to their average price target. Shares…