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American Airlines CEO lays out his vision to close a more than $3 billion profit gap - CNBC

By Leslie Josephs

American Airlines CEO lays out his vision to close a more than $3 billion profit gap - CNBC

The carrier is working on improving reliability, investing in more premium seats and lounges, and considering Boeing and Airbus for a new wide-body plane order.

Robert Isom, chief executive officer of American Airlines Group Inc., speaks during a Bloomberg Television interview in New York, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025.
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