<div id="readability-page-1">Airline stocks are trading higher on Wednesday as falling oil prices ease pressure on an industry that has been squeezed by soaring fuel costs. Here’s a look at some of the biggest movers. <ul> <li>American Airlines Group ( AAL ) stock is charging ahead with explosive momentum. Why is AAL stock surging?</li> </ul> <h2>Oil Prices Slide As Iran Negotiations Progress</h2> According to CNBC, U.S. crude dropped sharply after President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran were in their final stages. West Texas Intermediate fell more than 6% to $97.74 per barrel, while Brent slid nearly 6% to $104.62 per barrel. Stocks such as United Airlines Holdings Inc ( UAL ) , Delta Air Lines Inc ( DAL ) and American Airlines Group Inc ( AAL ) jumped following the development. Trump told reporters he paused additional military action to allow more time for diplomacy, noting that talks were in their &#34;final stages.&#34; The conflict has kept the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, disrupting one of the world's most important energy corridors. While analysts cited by CNBC warned that markets may be underestimating the risk of a prolonged disruption, the immediate drop in crude is easing pressure on fuel‑sensitive industries like airlines. <h2>Airlines Get A Break After Fuel Costs Spiked</h2> Benzinga reported that U.S. airlines saw fuel expenses spike 56.4% in March, reaching $5.06 billion. The Department of Transportation said carriers used 1.62 billion gallons during the month, up 19.5% from February, while the average price per gallon jumped 31% to $3.13. The surge followed the U.S.‑Israeli war with Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which pushed jet fuel prices sharply higher. Reuters noted that the spike created the industry's most severe cost shock since the COVID‑19 pandemic, forcing airlines to raise fares, trim routes and search for cost savings. <h2>Why Airline Stocks Are Rising Today</h2> With crude prices falling sharply on Wednesday, traders are betting that the worst of the fuel‑cost shock may be easing. Lower oil prices directly reduce jet fuel costs, which can quickly improve margins for carriers like United Airlines, Delta Air Lines ( DAL ) and American Airlines ( AAL ). Even though geopolitical risks remain, the immediate drop in crude is enough to lift sentiment across the sector. After months of elevated fuel bills and route adjustments, airlines are finally getting a tailwind from the commodity markets. <h2>AAL Shares Are Flying</h2> AAL Price Action: American Airlines ( AAL ) shares were up 8.37% at $13.07 at the time of publication on Wednesday, according to Benzinga Pro. Read Also: Oil Shock Is Like A Stone Tossed In A Pond, The First Splash Is Gas — Airfares, Groceries Ripples Will Follow, Says This Economist Image: Wenjie Zheng/Shutterstock</div>

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