‍FORT WORTH — American Airlines (AA) reported second-quarter 2025 financial results today. Despite operational challenges, the airline delivered confident financial results.

The airline’s CEO, Robert Isom, summarised Q2 2025, “American delivered record revenue in an evolving demand environment in the second quarter, thanks to the hard work and dedication of our team. We remain confident that the actions we have taken over the past several years to refresh our fleet, manage costs, and strengthen our balance sheet position us well for the future. 

Isom added, “The investments we have made toward achieving our revenue potential, including bolstering our network, customer experience, and loyalty program, are paying off, and the team remains focused on delivering on our long-term strategy.”

Record Quarterly Revenue, AAdvantage Performance

American reported a record-high quarterly revenue of US$14.4 billion. Contributing to achieving record revenue are faster-than-expected recovery of indirect channels revenue, continued strength in premium cabin demand, and strong revenue growth in Atlantic passenger units.

Q2 2025 GAAP net income dropped by 16% year to year to US$599 million, US$0.91 per diluted share. 

Airline recognized US$29 million of net special items, which included adjustments to litigation reserves, offset in part by mark-to-market net unrealized gains associated with certain equity investments. 

Thus, net income, excluding net special items, reached US$628 million in the second quarter, or US$0.95 per diluted share.

American’s AAdvantage loyalty program showed 7% growth in active accounts year over year, and spending on co-branded credit cards rose by 6% year over year. 

Substantial numbers highlight strong customers’ engagement with AAdvantage and willingness to earn travel rewards for the future.

Customer Experience, Operational Performance

The airline’s new Customer Experience Organization continues to elevate the travel experience for AA’s passengers. 

Starting from the second quarter, AA’s customers can purchase instant upgrades using miles, as well as experience the recently debuted Flagship Suite, an elevated premium travel experience.

American Airlines has announced plans to nearly double the lounge space at Miami International Airport (MIA) by opening a new Flagship Lounge. 

Despite operational irregularities rising 36% year-over-year, American Airlines demonstrated its ability to recover from irregular operations quickly. 

Irregular operational events in the second quarter were driven mainly by increased storm activity in the Airline’s hubs at Dallas-Fort-Worth (DFW), Chicago (ORD), Washington D.C. (DCA), and the Northeast. 

Balance Sheet, Debt, Liquidity

AA’s operating cash flow in the first half of 2025 increased to US$3.4 million, and together with the generated free cash flow of US$2.5 million, strengthened the company's balance sheet.

The airline’s total debt was US$38 billion by the end of the second quarter, and its net debt reached US$29 billion. Most of the debt is contributed to long-term debt and finance leases.

American Airlines ended the second quarter with US$12 billion in total available liquidity. The majority of liquidity consists of cash, short-term investments, and undrawn capacity under revolving credit.

Outlook

Based on booked revenue, expected future demand trends, and fuel prices, excluding special items, loss per diluted share is expected to be between -US$0.10 and -US$0.60 in the third quarter. 

Based on booking trends, AAA expects 2025 full-year adjusted earnings to be between -US$0.20 and US$0.80, as per the report.

The company believes that positive gains can be achieved if the domestic market’s demand continues to strengthen, and negative results are expected only if macroeconomic weaknesses appear; however, the company says these are not currently evident.