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title: "American Airlines CEO: Strong rebound in bookings after high costs of government shutdown"
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description: "American Airlines Group (AAL) expects a strong rebound in performance in the first quarter of 2026, despite the impact of the government shutdown. CEO Robert Isom stated that booking volumes and flight demand remain strong. The company plans to consider acquiring aircraft, airport gates, or other assets, and focus on improving products and increasing premium services"
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# American Airlines CEO: Strong rebound in bookings after high costs of government shutdown

American Airlines Group (AAL) expects to perform strongly in the first quarter of 2026 after experiencing a "substantial" hit from a government shutdown. According to CEO Robert Isom, first-quarter bookings look strong, and flight demand has remained resilient. The airline will consider opportunities to acquire aircraft, airport gates, or other assets, and will focus on improving its products and increasing premium services

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