Fort Worth-based American Airlines recorded a $473 million net loss amid a “challenging economic environment” during the first three months of 2025

American Chief Executive Robert Isom says he is confident the airline can withstand uncertainty in the economy.

American is relatively healthy compared to those failed brands, but the airline appears more vulnerable than its peers should conditions get worse from here. The airline entered the pandemic trailing rivals including Delta Air Lines and United Airlines Holdings in terms of streamlining, and currently carries a higher debt load than those rivals.