American Airlines Group Inc. - AAL STOCK NEWS

American Airlines achieved record operational performance in 2023, marking its best completion factor in history and strongest on-time performance since 2017, despite a 5.7% increase in passenger totals. The airline focused on three key pillars: planning, executing, and recovering, implementing innovative technologies like Smart Gating and HEAT to improve efficiency. Customer satisfaction reached historic highs with a Likelihood to Recommend score of 76.6 and a record Q4 score of 79.7. The company reduced mishandled baggage by nearly 15% and enhanced its digital platforms, making its app the most downloaded airline app of 2023.

American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) reported its Q3 2024 financial results, achieving record revenue of $13.6 billion, up 1.2% year over year. The company posted a net loss of $149 million, or ($0.23) per share. Excluding special items, net income was $205 million, or $0.30 per diluted share. The airline led U.S. network carriers in completion factor and ended Q3 with $11.8 billion in total liquidity. The company reduced total debt by $360 million and updated its full-year 2024 adjusted EPS guidance to between $1.35 and $1.60. Q4 2024 adjusted EPS is expected between $0.25 and $0.50.

American Airlines announces the appointment of two leaders, Capt. Cory Glenn and Krystal McCoy, to the Board of Directors of the Organization of Black Aviation Professionals (OBAP). OBAP is a nonprofit dedicated to encouraging and advancing minorities in aviation and aerospace careers through mentoring, scholarships, training, and youth-focused education programs.

The appointments highlight American's commitment to creating access and opportunities in aviation careers. David Seymour, American's Chief Operating Officer, emphasized the airline's responsibility in creating and nurturing paths for future Black aviation professionals, praising the important work Glenn and McCoy do daily and as part of OBAP's board.

American Airlines (AAL) has intensified its fight against human trafficking through expanded training, key partnerships, and global recognition. The company conducts mandatory human trafficking awareness training for frontline team members and provides modern slavery training for those with international purchasing responsibilities. American has received a Pro Bono Service Award from the U.S. Government's Legal Services for its efforts to help trafficking survivors.

The airline collaborates with various organizations, including PACT, It's a Penalty, DHS Blue Campaign, New Friends New Life, and Texas Businesses Against Trafficking. These partnerships involve awareness campaigns, legislative advocacy, and support for survivors. American has also donated AAdvantage® miles to facilitate travel for advocacy efforts and trainings.

In June 2023, American published its annual Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement to comply with UK and Australian laws. The company's commitment extends to participating in state-level initiatives, such as the Governor's Council to Combat Human Trafficking in Arizona.

American Airlines invested $1.1 billion in employee training and development in 2023, averaging nearly $8,000 per person. Key programs include:

1. New Hire Orientation: Completed by 14,000 team members, totaling 38,000 hours.

2. Women's Leadership Program: Over 300 participants in 10 events.

3. Learning Hub: Processed 9 million course registrations with 119,372 monthly users.

Total training hours reached 9.9 million, averaging 70 hours per employee. The company's 300-acre Skyview campus in Fort Worth, including the new Skyview 6 hospitality complex, hosted over 40,000 team members for training in 2023.

American Airlines highlights a touching story of friendship between Premium Guest Services Agent Armie Pilarca-Woods and customer Pat Gonzalez. Their 30-year bond, which began at the Admirals Club, deepened as they supported each other through breast cancer diagnoses. This narrative is part of American Airlines' support for the 2024 Stand Up To Cancer fundraising campaign.

The airline encourages contributions to this cause through SU2C.org/AA. This story exemplifies how customer service interactions can evolve into meaningful relationships, showcasing American Airlines' commitment to both employee and customer well-being.

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) has announced that it will host a webcast of its third-quarter 2024 financial results conference call on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 a.m. CT. The webcast, which will be available to the public on a listen-only basis, can be accessed at aa.com/investorrelations. Financial analysts and journalists will participate in the call. An archive of the call will remain accessible on the website until Nov. 24. This event provides an opportunity for investors and interested parties to gain insights into American Airlines' recent financial performance and future outlook.

American Airlines is expanding its talent pipeline, focusing on pilots and aviation maintenance professionals. The company hired over 2,000 pilots in 2023 and expects substantial additions in 2024. Key initiatives include:

1. The American Airlines Cadet Academy, which has enrolled over 950 cadets since 2018, offering affordable flight training and a path to regional carriers.

2. The Elise Eberwein American Airlines Pilot Scholarship, awarding two $50,000 scholarships annually for 10 years to current employees aspiring to become pilots.

3. Partnerships with the Aviation Institute of Maintenance to build a pipeline of maintenance professionals.

4. New labor agreements with pilots and customer service teams, improving compensation and benefits.

5. The Aviation Career Pathways program, launched in October 2023, providing STEM education and career exposure to 7th-12th grade students in Dallas, expanding to Fort Worth in 2024-25.

American Airlines is donating 10 million AAdvantage® miles to Airlink, a nonprofit humanitarian organization, to support Hurricane Helene relief efforts. The miles will help connect emergency responders and relief workers to areas of urgent need. Additionally, American has partnered with the American Red Cross to assist those impacted by the hurricane.

Customers can donate through American's dedicated Red Cross website and earn AAdvantage® bonus miles as a token of appreciation. American Airlines was recently named a Mission Leader by the American Red Cross, joining an elite group of donors giving more than $3 million annually. The airline has been a member of the Annual Disaster Giving Program since 2014, providing support in advance of disasters.