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American Airlines is the world's largest airline by aircraft, capacity, and scheduled revenue passenger miles. Its major US hubs are Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. It generates over 30% of US airline revenue connecting Latin America with destinations in the United States. After completing a major fleet renewal, the company has the youngest fleet of US legacy carriers.

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Un accidente aéreo entre un avión de American Airlines y un helicóptero Black Hawk cerca del aeropuerto de Washington deja 64 muertos.

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Un avión de American Airlines colisionó con un helicóptero militar cerca del aeropuerto Ronald Reagan, dejando múltiples víctimas.

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JP Morgan analyst Jamie Baker revised ratings/forecasts for several North American airlines ahead of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">the JPM Industrials Conference</a>.
The analyst writes that investor concerns have grown, primarily centered around consumer behavior, domestic capacity, and the effects of reduced government travel.
Consequently, share price momentum in 2025 has significantly slowed compared to the rapid gains seen in the latter part of last year, adds the analyst.
Baker says that while fuel costs and the economy always pose risks in airline investing, the macro uncertainty has never been higher.
The analyst adds that while some describe the market as a &#8220;golden age,&#8221; he sees it differently: it&#8217;s a good time for full-service global carriers with a strong focus on premium and loyalty, while other models struggle (excluding SNCY).
Although the analyst didn&#8217;t anticipate this level of industry disruption, the recent downturns seem driven more by macro factors, supporting his broader view of a weak start to 2025.
LUV: The analyst downgraded Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) from Neutral to Underweight while <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LUV/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">maintaining a price forecast of $25</a>.
The analyst says that the bearish outlook reflects a high valuation premium and the decision to rebalance ratings in coverage.
Baker writes that he long believed, even before Elliott&#8217;s involvement, that Southwest&#8217;s best margin and ROIC days are behind it.
Although the analyst supports well-executed turnarounds, the challenge for Southwest in reclaiming industry-leading margins seems immense.
AAL: The analyst cut the price forecast for American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) from $30 to $26 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/aal/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">while maintaining an Overweight rating</a>. Also, the analyst lowered estimates for first-quarter revenue growth from 4.5% to 3%.
Consequently, Baker revised EPS estimate from $(0.23) to $(0.27).
The analyst has also updated 2026 revenue estimates, lowering EPS forecast from $3.45 to $3.00.
ALK: The analyst raised the price forecast for Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) from $85 to $89 while <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/alk/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">reiterating an Overweight rating</a>.
Baker writes that before acquiring Hawaiian, Alaska Airlines was unfairly grouped with low-cost carriers.
With its expanded international operations, it now aligns with legacy carriers and should be valued similarly, adds the analyst.
The analyst writes that the short-term issues at Hawaiian, such as the Maui wildfires and weak Japan travel, are external and temporary. Alaska&#8217;s management remains strong, and the airline emerged from the pandemic with minimal impact, maintaining a top-tier balance sheet even after acquiring Hawaiian, adds the analyst.
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U.S. Airlines To Call For Permanently Suspending Some Helicopter Routes Near Washington Reagan Airport After Fatal Collision; U.S. Airlines Want FAA To Conduct Immediate Review Of Potential Hot Spots Of Conflicting Air Traffic Near Major Airports, To Immediately Require Military Aircraft To Use Advanced Surveillance Technology Known As ADS-B Near Large Airports

JP Morgan analyst Jamie Baker maintains American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $30 to $26.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on American Airlines Group, Lowers Price Target to $26

Several recent incidents involving airplanes have left travelers in America more uneasy about taking their next trip to the sky, with the country's deadliest air disaster since 2001 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/01/43343648/all-60-passengers-4-crew-members-onboard-american-airlines-jet-feared-dead-after-midair-collision-official-says">happening last month.</a>
A new Benzinga poll reveals what percent of consumers might be looking to skip planes all together in 2025.
What Happened: Plane safety has become<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43402439/trump-musk-blame-dei-for-plane-crash-authorities-look-at-staffing-congestion-for-answers-search-continues-after-41-bodies-found"> an increasing hot topic </a>after several recent plane mishaps and recent layoffs at airports and federal aviation agencies.
In January, an American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) owned regional jet collided with a U.S. army helicopter. The incident led to the death of 64 people on board the plane, the deadliest air disaster on U.S. soil since 2001.
President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk were quick to blame DEI and other factors outside of the recent layoffs and staff shortages for federal aviation agencies.
The incident was followed by the crash of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43836720/two-dead-after-planes-collide-near-arizonas-marana-regional-airport">two regional planes</a> colliding in Arizona, killing two people and the flipping of a Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) jet on the Toronto runway at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43771116/delta-air-lines-jet-overturns-at-toronto-pearson-airport-amid-snowstorm-18-injured-3-critical">a Canadian airport</a>, injuring 18 people.
Benzinga recently asked readers to see if these incidents had changed their thoughts on travel by airplane.
"Has recent news about plane safety affected your willingness to fly in 2025?" Benzinga asked.
The results were:
<ul>
<li>No change in my travel plans: 60%</li>
<li>I'm avoiding air travel completely: 17%</li>
<li>I'll fly less frequently: 16%</li>
<li>I'll fly more than before: 7%</li>
</ul>
The majority of readers said they won't change their travel plans on account of the airplane mishaps, which could be related to the long history of safety from planes or from necessity to use airplanes to shorten travel distance.
The second and third place answers show there could be some concern about airplane safety with 17% saying they're avoiding air travel completely and 16% saying they plan to fly less frequently this year.
Read Also:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43373139/trumps-comments-on-american-airlines-crash-despicable-says-pete-buttigieg-president-should-be-leading-not-lying"> Trump&#8217;s Comments On American Airlines Crash &#8216;Despicable,&#8217; Says Pete Buttigieg: President Should Be &#8216;Leading, Not Lying&#8217;</a>
Why It's Important: Former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) leader Michael Whitaker resigned from his position on Jan. 20, a move that came months after Trump-ally Elon Musk demanded he quit his position.
That same day, Trump ordered a hiring freeze of federal civilian employees. The order drew criticism from former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg who said it affected aviation safety: &#8220;One of his first acts was to fire and suspend some of the key personnel who helped keep our skies safe.&#8221;
The order, <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/hiring-freeze/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">according </a>to the White House website, does not include &#8220;military personnel of the armed forces or to positions related to immigration enforcement, national security, or public safety.&#8221;
Trump has suggested in the days following the accident that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies &#8220;could have been&#8221; a cause of the plane crash. &nbsp;
Billionaire Elon Musk also seemingly supports this theory. The X owner <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1885089037112791069" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">shared </a>multiple posts from people suggesting DEI as a reason why the aircraft collided. The Tesla CEO also shared a New York Post article about the FAA pushing for diversity in hiring.
The suggestions from Trump and Musk led to reporters asking if it was still safe to fly.
Reporters asked White House Press Secretary&nbsp;Karoline Leavitt&nbsp;about Trump&#8217;s remarks during a press briefing Friday.
&#8220;Given DEI hires, it&#8217;s not safe to fly commercially, is it?&#8221; Fox News White House correspondent&nbsp;Peter Doocy&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/atrupar/status/1885391686924157358" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">asked</a>.
The poll above shows that a portion of people are scared to fly in 2025 due to plane mishaps and safety concerns.
Leavitt said it is still safe, a comment that could contradict what Trump said the day before.
Price Action: The U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>), which holds a basket of airline stocks, is down 2.7% year-to-date in 2025. The ETF is up 21% over the last year.
American Airlines stock is down 14.4% year-to-date in 2025 and down 6.3% over the last year.
Delta Air Lines stock is up 1.4% year-to-date in2025 and up 42.7% over the last year.
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The study was conducted by Benzinga from Feb. 19, 2025 through Feb. 21, 2025. It included the responses of a diverse population of adults 18 or older. Opting into the survey was completely voluntary, with no incentives offered to potential respondents. The study reflects results from 92 adults.
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Legendary investor Stanley Druckenmiller's newest 13F filings are out.
He's going hard on airline stocks when everyone else is fearful.
Here's why you should pay attention:
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Druckenmiller's new 13F filings indicate he's buying:
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<li>Delta Air</li>
<li>United Airlines</li>
<li>American Airlines</li>
</ul>
This has taken many investors by surprise.
Airline narratives have been bearish for years.
<ul>
<li>Covid</li>
<li>Boeing scandals</li>
<li>The recent Toronto plane crash</li>
</ul>
So why is Stanley investing in airline stocks?
From an investing standpoint, Druckenmiller appears to be bullish on Trump.
He claims we're "going from the most anti-business administration to the opposite.&#8221;
When Covid hit, airline stocks across the board took a dive.
Only recently, just before Trump's election victory, have they started to recover.
With Trump's victory, they started climbing even higher.
They're finally surpassing pre-pandemic level highs.
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Despite an airline comeback, they're still lagging behind the S&amp;P.
Stanley likely sees this as an opportunity.
Room for growth means room for profit.
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U.S. airline stocks aside, the global aviation sector is expanding.
It's expected to continue expanding thanks to:
<ul>
<li>Rising population levels</li>
<li>Higher-income per capita</li>
<li>Post-pandemic travel hype</li>
</ul>
Both micro and macroeconomic projects look great for aviation.
Stanley Druckenmiller's investing decisions have some of the highest annualized returns of all time.
Given his viewpoint + the macro outlook for airline stocks, I understand why he's bullish on airline stocks.
Not investment advice, do your own research.
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New Federal Aviation Administration regulations mandating the shutdown of runway operations at Washington's Reagan National Airport during President Donald Trump's helicopter movements are causing significant disruptions for airlines and passengers.
What Happened: The restrictions, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/01/43343648/all-60-passengers-4-crew-members-onboard-american-airlines-jet-feared-dead-after-midair-collision-official-says">implemented after the Jan. 29 collision</a> between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) jet that killed 67 people, have forced dozens of flights to circle in holding patterns or divert to alternate airports including Dulles International, Baltimore-Washington International Marshall and Richmond International, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/02/24/faa-national-crash-marine-one-delays/">reported</a> Washington Post, citing sources.
&#8220;For years, non-critical helicopter traffic congested the DCA airspace, which created challenges for controllers and pilots,&#8221; the FAA said in a statement, noting that Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy imposed the restrictions to improve safety.
The new rules require air traffic controllers to maintain &#8220;radar separation&#8221; of 1.5 miles laterally or 500 feet in altitude between aircraft, replacing previous &#8220;visual separation&#8221; protocols. This effectively halts all traffic at the busy airport when Marine One and supporting helicopters are airborne.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43962728/tesla-loses-1-trillion-valuation-as-shares-plunge-8-elon-musks-doge-role-brand-backlash-fuel-sell-off">Tesla Loses $1 Trillion Valuation As Shares Plunge 8%— Elon Musk&#8217;s DOGE Role, Brand Backlash Fuel Sell-Off</a>
Why It Matters: On Feb. 14, the operational impact became immediately apparent when approximately 30 airliners were forced to circle, and at least nine flights were diverted to alternate airports during Trump&#8217;s departure to Florida. American Airlines, a major operator at DCA, instructed pilots to carry extra fuel in anticipation of these delays, according to a company memo, obtained by The Washington Post.
A passenger on one diverted American Airlines flight reported seeing National Harbor from her window as the plane began its final approach before suddenly pulling up. The captain announced they would be holding due to &#8220;VIP movement&#8221; before eventually diverting to Dulles, creating confusion on the ground as airlines scrambled to accommodate displaced passengers.
The situation illustrates the complex balance between presidential security, aviation safety, and efficient airport operations at DCA, which serves approximately 25 million passengers annually. 
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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on American Airlines Group. Our analysis of options history for American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) revealed 19 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 52% of traders were bullish, while 42% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 15 were puts, with a value of $1,945,832, and 4 were calls, valued at $416,203.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $12.0 and $20.0 for American Airlines Group, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of American Airlines Group stands at 7721.06, with a total volume reaching 36,747.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in American Airlines Group, situated within the strike price corridor from $12.0 to $20.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>American Airlines Group 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740509136_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$0.6</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$0.47</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$334.0K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$1.46</td>
<td>$1.37</td>
<td>$1.38</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$272.4K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$0.96</td>
<td>$0.92</td>
<td>$0.92</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$226.5K</td>
<td>31.3K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$2.27</td>
<td>$2.15</td>
<td>$2.24</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$224.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$2.69</td>
<td>$1.61</td>
<td>$1.61</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$158.4K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>985</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About American Airlines Group</h3>
American Airlines is the world's largest airline by aircraft, capacity, and scheduled revenue passenger miles. Its major US hubs are Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. It generates over 30% of US airline revenue connecting Latin America with destinations in the United States. After completing a major fleet renewal, the company has the youngest fleet of US legacy carriers.
<h3>Where Is American Airlines Group Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 29,004,390, with AAL's price up by 0.39%, positioned at $15.37.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 58 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About American Airlines Group</h3>
Over the past month, 1 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $18.0.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Susquehanna continues to hold a Neutral rating for American Airlines Group, targeting a price of $18. 
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Shares of companies in the broader industrial sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness on US consumer and economic concerns.

Shares of airline stocks are trading lower amid overall market weakness on US economic concerns following weak consumer data. Additionally, recent air traffic incidents and FAA uncertainty may be weighing on the sector.

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on American Airlines Gr. Our analysis of options history for American Airlines Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) revealed 12 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 75% of traders were bullish, while 16% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 6 were puts, with a value of $659,484, and 6 were calls, valued at $253,396.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $12.0 to $20.0 for American Airlines Gr over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for American Airlines Gr options trades today is 12927.73 with a total volume of 8,639.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for American Airlines Gr's big money trades within a strike price range of $12.0 to $20.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>American Airlines Gr 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740075339_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$0.59</td>
<td>$0.53</td>
<td>$0.54</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$172.8K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.89</td>
<td>$1.85</td>
<td>$1.86</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$148.8K</td>
<td>22.9K</td>
<td>800</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$4.95</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$4.85</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$143.5K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
<td>296</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$0.97</td>
<td>$0.94</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$123.5K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.66</td>
<td>$2.63</td>
<td>$2.67</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$53.4K</td>
<td>482</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About American Airlines Gr</h3>
American Airlines is the world's largest airline by aircraft, capacity, and scheduled revenue passenger miles. Its major US hubs are Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. It generates over 30% of US airline revenue connecting Latin America with destinations in the United States. After completing a major fleet renewal, the company has the youngest fleet of US legacy carriers.
In light of the recent options history for American Airlines Gr, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>American Airlines Gr's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 17,170,408, with AAL's price down by -0.25%, positioned at $15.96.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 63 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On American Airlines Gr</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $20.5.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Susquehanna keeps a Neutral rating on American Airlines Gr with a target price of $18. 
&#x2A; In a cautious move, an analyst from Raymond James downgraded its rating to Outperform, setting a price target of $23. 
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Two small planes collided midair near Marana Regional Airport in Arizona on Wednesday, killing two people, the National Transportation Safety Board said.
A Cessna 172S landed safely, while a Lancair 360 MK II crashed and caught fire, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/19/us/plane-crash-arizona-airport.html">reported</a> The New York Times. The airport, an uncontrolled field without a control tower, relies on pilots to coordinate.
Marana Airport, an uncontrolled field without a tower, had Federal Aviation Administration-backed plans for one, but funding cuts delayed completion to 2029. 
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Record-breaking cold and winter weather is gripping much of the United States on Wednesday and the National Weather Service has issued weather advisories, watches or warnings in 38 states. Snow, ice and travel delays are expected to mount throughout the day with effects lingering<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43771116/delta-air-lines-jet-overturns-at-toronto-pearson-airport-amid-snowstorm-18-injured-3-critical"> into Thursday as well.&nbsp;</a>
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Oklahoma City woke up to blowing and drifting snow Wednesday morning with temperatures just above zero Fahrenheit and wind chills of 30 below zero. Storm conditions are tracking east and are forecast to bring snow and ice to much of the mid-Atlantic region including Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina. Lighter snow accumulations are expected into New England as well.&nbsp;
The cold air following the storm is expected to intensify throughout the week. CNN<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/18/weather/frigid-cold-us-flooding-tuesday-hnk/index.html"> reported</a> approximately 75% of the US population is expected to experience below-freezing conditions by Friday with temperatures as much as 50 degrees below February averages.&nbsp;
Energy Effects: The frigid air will place pressure on household budgets and energy demands. The price of natural gas is up more than 4% on Wednesday and nearly 16% since the beginning of 2025, according to TradingEconomics. The United States Natural Gas Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNG#NYSE">UNG</a>) which tracks the the daily percentage changes in natural gas prices is climbing higher on the cold weather forecast as well. 
Travel Delays: Travelers should expect changing conditions and possible delays Wednesday and into Thursday as well. According <a href="https://www.flightaware.com/live/cancelled/today">to data</a> from FlightAware, more than 450 flights have been cancelled and another 700 flights delayed. Cancellations and delays are expected to mount throughout the day. 
American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) and Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) are reporting the highest percentage of cancellations, with 4% and 1% of flights cancelled as of Wednesday morning.&nbsp;
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on American Airlines Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether this is an institution or just a wealthy individual, we don't know. But when something this big happens with AAL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for American Airlines Gr.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 0% bullish and 88%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, 8 are puts, for a total amount of $495,301, and there was 1 call, for a total amount of $34,222.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $14.0 to $17.0 for American Airlines Gr over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of American Airlines Gr stands at 10541.5, with a total volume reaching 24,629.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in American Airlines Gr, situated within the strike price corridor from $14.0 to $17.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>American Airlines Gr Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739464283_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$110.5K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$2.07</td>
<td>$2.05</td>
<td>$2.06</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$103.2K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>506</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$0.49</td>
<td>$0.45</td>
<td>$0.49</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$98.2K</td>
<td>11.9K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$44.1K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>$0.53</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$38.1K</td>
<td>18.4K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About American Airlines Gr</h3>
American Airlines is the world's largest airline by aircraft, capacity, and scheduled revenue passenger miles. Its major US hubs are Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. It generates over 30% of US airline revenue connecting Latin America with destinations in the United States. After completing a major fleet renewal, the company has the youngest fleet of US legacy carriers.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with American Airlines Gr, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of American Airlines Gr</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 16,612,359, the AAL's price is up by 0.55%, now at $16.35. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 70 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On American Airlines Gr</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $20.333333333333332.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $23. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Susquehanna persists with their Neutral rating on American Airlines Gr, maintaining a target price of $18. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities upgraded its action to Neutral with a price target of $20. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
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Decoding American Airlines Gr's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

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MidAtlantic Snow: The first major weather event of this busy week will strike the MidAtlantic region on Tuesday with snow and ice spreading through the Washington D.C., Philadelphia and New York City metro areas.&nbsp;
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AccuWeather meteorologists warn that the <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/early-week-winter-storm-to-dump-snow-from-dc-to-philly-nyc/1743253">storm</a> will trigger plowing operations and deicing activity at airports in an area covering approximately 200,000 square miles. 
Travelers should prepare for delays and disruptions. Two of the largest airlines serving the Washington D.C. and Philadelphia airports are American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) and Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>).&nbsp;
Northeast Snow: A second snow and ice storm will follow quickly on the heels of the MidAtlantic snow, arriving on Wednesday night with snow forecast for New England and rain further south. Snow will change to sleet and freezing rain during the day on Thursday and come to an end on Thursday night. 
Grocery and home improvement stores may see increased traffic as people stock up on food and essentials before the storm. Retailers like Walmart, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) and Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>) could see a boost in revenue from storm-related sales.&nbsp;
California Rain: An atmospheric river is lining up and will hit California on Wednesday, with the worst of the weather expected on Thursday. The storm is expected to be the strongest in a year, according to <a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-11/strongest-southern-california-storm-in-a-year-what-to-know">the</a> Los Angeles Times and will bring heavy rains to the entire state, including fire-damaged areas of Los Angeles. 
The National Weather Service warned of "potentially life-threatening and damaging flooding and debris flows," which are a type of landslide that may affect the recently burned areas.&nbsp;
Residents and insurance companies in Southern California, like Allstate Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>) and Chubb Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CB#NYSE">CB</a>), may take another hit if further damage is caused by landslides and debris flows in the fire-ravaged areas.&nbsp;
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American Airlines Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NYSE">AAL</a>) short percent of float has risen 12.64% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 51.09 million shares sold short, which is 8.82% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.92 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>American Airlines Gr Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739286067_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for American Airlines Gr has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing American Airlines Gr's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, American Airlines Gr's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.35%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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FAA Slowing Arrival Rate At Washington Reagan National Airport After Crash To Reduce Risk, Says Investigators Have Expressed Concern For Air Traffic Tower Personnel Who Have Increased Level Of Stress Since Fatal Crash

Susquehanna analyst Christopher Stathoulopoulos maintains American Airlines Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $20 to $18.

Susquehanna Maintains Neutral on American Airlines Gr, Lowers Price Target to $18

Press Releases

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC. (NASDAQ: AAL) INVESTIGATION ALERT: Bernstein Liebhard is Investigating American Airlines Group Inc.

American Airlines and Citi Extend and Expand Co-Branded Card Partnership, Paving the Way for More Customer Benefits

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EVA Air, Award-Winning Taiwanese Carrier, Becomes Newest UATP Issuer

Copa Airlines Unveils New Support for Key Alternative Payment Methods in Partnership with UATP

American Airlines Group announces webcast of fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results

Earnings

American Airlines Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Financial Results

Management

QXO Proposes Full Slate of Independent Directors for Election at Beacon Roofing Supply's 2025 Annual Meeting

Private High-Speed Rail Pioneer iryo Becomes First UATP Rail Merchant in Spain

American Airlines to present at 2025 J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference

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Shares of travel-related companies are trading lower amid market weakness and investor concerns about tariff risks, which may reduce spending towards tourism.

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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
02:03 PMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$17.00	Mar 21, 2025	16	21018	10905	134	15659	SWEEP	BULLISH
02:18 PMFeb 13, 2025	PUT	$13.00	Dec 19, 2025	289	5021	5000	33	15108	TRADE	BEARISH
01:43 PMFeb 13, 2025	PUT	$10.00	Jun 18, 2026	470	9000	9000	19	47012	TRADE	NEUTRAL