American Airlines bullish on future as 3Q profit drops 48%

Credit: Rob Finlayson
American Airlines posted a 2018 third-quarter net profit of $341 million, down 48% from $661 million in the 2017 3Q. The Dallas/Fort Worth-based airline spent $750 million or 42.6% more on fuel in the quarter compared to a year ago. Its operating profit (excluding special items) dropped from, $1.17...

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