UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 23, 2025
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| ITEM 2.02. | RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION. | ||||
On January 23, 2025, American Airlines Group Inc. (the Company) issued a press release reporting financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
| ITEM 7.01. | REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. | ||||
On January 23, 2025, the Company provided a presentation to investors. This investor presentation is located on the Company’s website at www.aa.com under “Investor Relations” and is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this report.
Also on January 23, 2025, the Company provided an update for investors presenting information relating to its financial and operational outlook for the first quarter and full year 2025. This investor update is located on the Company’s website at www.aa.com under “Investor Relations” and is furnished as Exhibit 99.3 to this report.
The information in Items 2.02 and 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
| ITEM 9.01. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. | ||||
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| 104.1 | Cover page interactive data file (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). | |||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, American Airlines Group Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC. | |||||||||||
| Date: January 23, 2025 | By: | /s/ Devon E. May | |||||||||
| Devon E. May | |||||||||||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||||
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, American Airlines, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. | |||||||||||
| Date: January 23, 2025 | By: | /s/ Devon E. May | |||||||||
| Devon E. May | |||||||||||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
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FOR RELEASE: Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025
AMERICAN AIRLINES REPORTS FOURTH-QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS
FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results, including:
•Record fourth-quarter revenue of $13.7 billion and record full-year revenue of $54.2 billion
•Fourth-quarter and full-year GAAP net income of $590 million and $846 million, or $0.84 and $1.24 per diluted share, respectively
•Excluding net special items1, fourth-quarter and full-year net income of $609 million and $1.4 billion, or $0.86 and $1.96 per diluted share, respectively
•Generated $4 billion in full-year operating cash flow and record full-year free cash flow2 of $2.2 billion
•Announced an exclusive 10-year co-branded credit card partnership with Citi, which is expected to unlock even more value for AAdvantage® co-branded and Citi-branded cardmembers
•Achieved total debt3 reduction goal of $15 billion from peak levels — a full year ahead of schedule
“The American Airlines team achieved a number of important objectives in 2024,” said American's CEO Robert Isom. “We continue to run a reliable operation, and we are reengineering the business to build an even more efficient airline. That, coupled with our commercial actions, resulted in strong financial performance in the fourth quarter. As we look ahead to this year, American remains well-positioned because of the strength of our network, loyalty and co-branded credit card programs, fleet and operational reliability, and the tremendous work of our team.”
Revenue performance
American produced record fourth-quarter and full-year revenue of $13.7 billion and $54.2 billion, respectively. This revenue performance was driven by the actions the airline took to adjust capacity, combined with continued demand strength. Total unit revenue inflected positive in the quarter, up 2.0% versus 2023. In the fourth quarter, American’s year-over-year Domestic, Atlantic, Pacific and total passenger unit revenue results led U.S. network carriers.
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Citi partnership
In December, American and Citi announced a new 10-year agreement, with Citi becoming the exclusive issuer of the AAdvantage® co-branded credit card portfolio in the U.S. starting in 2026. The new agreement is expected to drive incremental value for both companies and produce a significantly expanded loyalty and rewards ecosystem for AAdvantage® members and Citi-branded cardmembers alike. Cash remuneration from co-branded credit cards and other partners was $6.1 billion in 2024, an increase of 17% versus 2023. Cash remuneration in 2024 included a one-time cash payment related to the new co-branded credit card agreement announced in December. This one-time payment will be amortized over the life of the new agreement beginning in 2026, and therefore had no impact on American’s revenue or earnings in 2024.
Operational performance
The American Airlines team continues to deliver strong operational results, despite the extreme weather and other challenges the airline faced in the quarter and throughout the year. In the fourth quarter, American ranked second in completion factor and on-time departures among the four largest U.S. carriers. For the year, American achieved its second-best completion factor since the merger of American and US Airways, on its largest volume of passengers ever. The team continues to demonstrate its operational resilience and ability to recover from disruptions. Continued investment in the operation and technology that supports it will drive further improvements in the company’s operating reliability and resiliency.
Financial performance
American delivered fourth quarter and full year earnings results ahead of its prior guidance. On a GAAP basis, the company produced an operating margin of 8.3% in the quarter and 4.8% for the full year. Excluding the impact of net special items1, the company produced an adjusted operating margin of 8.4% in the quarter and 6.0% for the full year.
Balance sheet and liquidity
In 2024, American generated record free cash flow2 of $2.2 billion, which enabled further strengthening of its balance sheet. In the fourth quarter of 2024, American achieved its total debt3 reduction goal of $15 billion from peak levels in mid-2021 — a full year ahead of schedule. The company remains focused on debt reduction as it works toward its stated credit ratings goal of BB. American ended the year with $10.3 billion of total available liquidity, comprised of cash and short-term investments plus undrawn capacity under revolving credit and other facilities.
Guidance and investor update
Based on present demand trends, the current fuel price forecast and excluding the impact of special items, the company expects its first-quarter 2025 adjusted loss per diluted share4 to be between ($0.20) to ($0.40). The company expects its full-year 2025 adjusted earnings per diluted share4 to be between $1.70 to $2.70.
For additional financial forecasting detail, please refer to the company’s investor update, furnished with this press release with the SEC on Form 8-K. This filing is also available at aa.com/investorrelations.
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Conference call and webcast details
The company will conduct a live audio webcast of its financial results conference call at 7:30 a.m. CT today. The call will be available to the public on a listen-only basis at
aa.com/investorrelations. An archive of the webcast will be available through Feb. 23.
Notes
See the accompanying notes in the financial tables section of this press release for further explanation, including a reconciliation of all GAAP to non-GAAP financial information and the calculation of free cash flow.
1.The company recognized $19 million of net special items in the fourth quarter after the effect of taxes, which included a $33 million non-cash write down of regional aircraft resulting from the decision to permanently park 43 Embraer 145 aircraft. The company recognized $516 million of net special items in 2024 after the effect of taxes, which included operating net special items of $643 million principally related to one-time charges resulting from the ratifications of new collective bargaining agreements with the airline’s mainline flight attendants and passenger service team members.
2.Please see the accompanying notes for the company’s definition of free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure.
3.All references to total debt include debt, finance and operating lease liabilities and pension obligations.
4.Adjusted earnings per diluted share guidance excludes the impact of net special items. The company is unable to reconcile certain forward-looking information to GAAP as the nature or amount of net special items cannot be determined at this time.
About American Airlines Group
As a leading global airline, American Airlines offers thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a founding member of the oneworld® alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. Learn more about what’s happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines. To Care for People on Life's Journey®.
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Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements and information
Certain of the statements contained in this report should be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “continue,” “seek,” “target,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “if current trends continue,” “optimistic,” “forecast” and other similar words. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the company’s plans, objectives, expectations, intentions, estimates and strategies for the future, and other statements that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are based on the company’s current objectives, beliefs and expectations, and they are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and financial position and timing of certain events to differ materially from the information in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those set forth herein as well as in the company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 (especially in Part I, Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors), and other risks and uncertainties listed from time to time in the company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Additionally, there may be other factors of which the company is not currently aware that may affect matters discussed in the forward-looking statements and may also cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed. The company does not assume any obligation to publicly update or supplement any forward-looking statement to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting these forward-looking statements other than as required by law. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof or as of the dates indicated in the statement.
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American Airlines Group Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In millions, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
| 3 Months Ended December 31, | Percent Increase (Decrease) | 12 Months Ended December 31, | Percent Increase (Decrease) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passenger | $ | 12,402 | $ | 12,010 | 3.3 | $ | 49,586 | $ | 48,512 | 2.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cargo | 220 | 199 | 10.5 | 804 | 812 | (0.9) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 1,038 | 853 | 21.8 | 3,821 | 3,464 | 10.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating revenues | 13,660 | 13,062 | 4.6 | 54,211 | 52,788 | 2.7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aircraft fuel and related taxes | 2,502 | 3,159 | (20.8) | 11,418 | 12,257 | (6.8) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salaries, wages and benefits | 4,104 | 3,689 | 11.2 | 16,021 | 14,580 | 9.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regional expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regional operating expenses | 1,228 | 1,101 | 11.5 | 4,723 | 4,325 | 9.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regional depreciation and amortization | 81 | 79 | 2.0 | 319 | 318 | 0.3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maintenance, materials and repairs | 971 | 875 | 10.9 | 3,794 | 3,265 | 16.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other rent and landing fees | 789 | 714 | 10.5 | 3,303 | 2,928 | 12.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aircraft rent | 297 | 338 | (12.2) | 1,242 | 1,369 | (9.2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling expenses | 480 | 443 | 8.7 | 1,812 | 1,799 | 0.7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 503 | 480 | 4.7 | 1,926 | 1,936 | (0.5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Special items, net | (14) | 9 | nm | (1) | 610 | 971 | (37.2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 1,585 | 1,519 | 4.4 | 6,429 | 6,006 | 7.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 12,526 | 12,406 | 1.0 | 51,597 | 49,754 | 3.7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 1,134 | 656 | 72.7 | 2,614 | 3,034 | (13.9) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nonoperating income (expense): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 106 | 136 | (22.2) | 468 | 591 | (20.8) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | (470) | (519) | (9.5) | (1,934) | (2,145) | (9.9) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | 25 | (241) | nm | 6 | (359) | nm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total nonoperating expense, net | (339) | (624) | (45.7) | (1,460) | (1,913) | (23.7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 795 | 32 | nm | 1,154 | 1,121 | 2.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax provision | 205 | 13 | nm | 308 | 299 | 2.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 590 | $ | 19 | nm | $ | 846 | $ | 822 | 2.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings per common share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.90 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 1.29 | $ | 1.26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.84 | $ | 0.03 | $ | 1.24 | $ | 1.21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 657,746 | 654,725 | 656,996 | 653,612 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 723,690 | 657,079 | 721,300 | 719,669 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Note: Percent change may not recalculate due to rounding.
(1)Not meaningful or greater than 100% change.
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American Airlines Group Inc.
Consolidated Operating Statistics (1)
(Unaudited)
| 3 Months Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) | 12 Months Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue passenger miles (millions) | 60,676 | 58,331 | 4.0 % | 248,795 | 231,926 | 7.3 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Available seat miles (ASM) (millions) | 71,503 | 69,773 | 2.5 % | 292,948 | 277,723 | 5.5 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passenger load factor (percent) | 84.9 | 83.6 | 1.3 pts | 84.9 | 83.5 | 1.4 pts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yield (cents) | 20.44 | 20.59 | (0.7) % | 19.93 | 20.92 | (4.7) % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passenger revenue per ASM (cents) | 17.34 | 17.21 | 0.8 % | 16.93 | 17.47 | (3.1) % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue per ASM (cents) | 19.10 | 18.72 | 2.0 % | 18.51 | 19.01 | (2.6) % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cargo ton miles (millions) | 526 | 501 | 5.0 % | 2,067 | 1,840 | 12.3 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cargo yield per ton mile (cents) | 41.85 | 39.74 | 5.3 % | 38.92 | 44.13 | (11.8) % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption (gallons in millions) | 1,070 | 1,033 | 3.6 % | 4,391 | 4,140 | 6.1 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average aircraft fuel price including related taxes (dollars per gallon) | 2.34 | 3.06 | (23.5) % | 2.60 | 2.96 | (12.2) % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating cost per ASM (cents) | 17.52 | 17.78 | (1.5) % | 17.61 | 17.92 | (1.7) % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating cost per ASM excluding net special items (cents) | 17.49 | 17.77 | (1.6) % | 17.39 | 17.56 | (1.0) % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating cost per ASM excluding net special items and fuel (cents) | 13.99 | 13.24 | 5.7 % | 13.50 | 13.15 | 2.6 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passenger enplanements (thousands) | 55,806 | 53,567 | 4.2 % | 226,405 | 210,692 | 7.5 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Departures (thousands): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mainline | 291 | 285 | 1.9 % | 1,191 | 1,145 | 4.0 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regional | 256 | 222 | 15.1 % | 972 | 855 | 13.6 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 547 | 507 | 7.7 % | 2,163 | 2,000 | 8.1 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average stage length (miles): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mainline | 1,147 | 1,157 | (0.9) % | 1,154 | 1,147 | 0.6 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Regional | 461 | 458 | 0.6 % | 459 | 463 | (0.7) % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 826 | 851 | (3.0) % | 842 | 855 | (1.5) % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aircraft at end of period: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mainline | 977 | 965 | 1.2 % | 977 | 965 | 1.2 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Regional (2) | 585 | 556 | 5.2 % | 585 | 556 | 5.2 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 1,562 | 1,521 | 2.7 % | 1,562 | 1,521 | 2.7 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Full-time equivalent employees at end of period: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mainline | 102,700 | 103,200 | (0.5) % | 102,700 | 103,200 | (0.5) % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Regional (3) | 30,600 | 28,900 | 5.9 % | 30,600 | 28,900 | 5.9 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 133,300 | 132,100 | 0.9 % | 133,300 | 132,100 | 0.9 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Note: Amounts may not recalculate due to rounding.
(1)Unless otherwise noted, operating statistics include mainline and regional operations. Regional includes wholly-owned regional airline subsidiaries and operating results from capacity purchase carriers.
(2)Includes aircraft owned and leased by American as well as aircraft operated by third-party regional carriers under capacity purchase agreements. Excluded from the aircraft count above are seven regional aircraft in temporary storage as of December 31, 2024 as follows: five Embraer 145 and two Bombardier CRJ 900.
(3)Regional full-time equivalent employees only include our wholly-owned regional airline subsidiaries.
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American Airlines Group Inc.
Consolidated Revenue Statistics by Region
(Unaudited)
| 3 Months Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) | 12 Months Ended December 31, | Increase (Decrease) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Domestic (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue passenger miles (millions) | 41,203 | 39,610 | 4.0 % | 166,302 | 155,374 | 7.0 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Available seat miles (ASM) (millions) | 48,495 | 46,805 | 3.6 % | 195,250 | 185,206 | 5.4 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passenger load factor (percent) | 85.0 | 84.6 | 0.4 pts | 85.2 | 83.9 | 1.3 pts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passenger revenue (dollars in millions) | 9,051 | 8,744 | 3.5 % | 35,336 | 34,592 | 2.1 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yield (cents) | 21.97 | 22.08 | (0.5) % | 21.25 | 22.26 | (4.6) % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passenger revenue per ASM (cents) | 18.66 | 18.68 | (0.1) % | 18.10 | 18.68 | (3.1) % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Latin America (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue passenger miles (millions) | 8,860 | 8,570 | 3.4 % | 35,438 | 33,337 | 6.3 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Available seat miles (millions) | 10,405 | 9,950 | 4.6 % | 40,889 | 38,531 | 6.1 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passenger load factor (percent) | 85.2 | 86.1 | (0.9) pts | 86.7 | 86.5 | 0.2 pts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passenger revenue (dollars in millions) | 1,662 | 1,674 | (0.7) % | 6,560 | 6,719 | (2.4) % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yield (cents) | 18.76 | 19.53 | (3.9) % | 18.51 | 20.16 | (8.2) % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passenger revenue per ASM (cents) | 15.98 | 16.82 | (5.0) % | 16.04 | 17.44 | (8.0) % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Atlantic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue passenger miles (millions) | 8,013 | 8,307 | (3.5) % | 38,407 | 36,581 | 5.0 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Available seat miles (millions) | 9,573 | 10,728 | (10.8) % | 46,574 | 46,056 | 1.1 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passenger load factor (percent) | 83.7 | 77.4 | 6.3 pts | 82.5 | 79.4 | 3.1 pts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passenger revenue (dollars in millions) | 1,324 | 1,330 | (0.5) % | 6,445 | 6,205 | 3.9 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yield (cents) | 16.52 | 16.02 | 3.1 % | 16.78 | 16.96 | (1.1) % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passenger revenue per ASM (cents) | 13.82 | 12.40 | 11.5 % | 13.84 | 13.47 | 2.7 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pacific | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue passenger miles (millions) | 2,600 | 1,844 | 41.0 % | 8,648 | 6,634 | 30.4 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Available seat miles (millions) | 3,030 | 2,290 | 32.3 % | 10,235 | 7,930 | 29.1 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passenger load factor (percent) | 85.8 | 80.5 | 5.3 pts | 84.5 | 83.7 | 0.8 pts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passenger revenue (dollars in millions) | 365 | 262 | 39.4 % | 1,245 | 996 | 25.0 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yield (cents) | 14.03 | 14.19 | (1.1) % | 14.39 | 15.00 | (4.1) % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passenger revenue per ASM (cents) | 12.04 | 11.43 | 5.3 % | 12.16 | 12.55 | (3.1) % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total International | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue passenger miles (millions) | 19,473 | 18,721 | 4.0 % | 82,493 | 76,552 | 7.8 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Available seat miles (millions) | 23,008 | 22,968 | 0.2 % | 97,698 | 92,517 | 5.6 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passenger load factor (percent) | 84.6 | 81.5 | 3.1 pts | 84.4 | 82.7 | 1.7 pts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passenger revenue (dollars in millions) | 3,351 | 3,266 | 2.6 % | 14,250 | 13,920 | 2.4 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yield (cents) | 17.21 | 17.45 | (1.4) % | 17.27 | 18.18 | (5.0) % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passenger revenue per ASM (cents) | 14.56 | 14.22 | 2.4 % | 14.59 | 15.05 | (3.1) % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Note: Amounts may not recalculate due to rounding.
(1)Domestic results include Canada, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands.
(2)Latin America results include the Caribbean.
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Reconciliation of GAAP Financial Information to Non-GAAP Financial Information
American Airlines Group Inc. (the Company) sometimes uses financial measures that are derived from the condensed consolidated financial statements but that are not presented in accordance with GAAP to understand and evaluate its current operating performance and to allow for period-to-period comparisons. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures may also provide useful information to investors and others. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures of other companies, and should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, any measure of performance, cash flow or liquidity prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company is providing a reconciliation of reported non-GAAP financial measures to their comparable financial measures on a GAAP basis.
The tables below present the reconciliations of the following GAAP measures to their non-GAAP measures:
–Operating Income (GAAP measure) to Operating Income Excluding Net Special Items (non-GAAP measure)
–Operating Margin (GAAP measure) to Operating Margin Excluding Net Special Items (non-GAAP measure)
–Pre-Tax Income (GAAP measure) to Pre-Tax Income Excluding Net Special Items (non-GAAP measure)
–Pre-Tax Margin (GAAP measure) to Pre-Tax Margin Excluding Net Special Items (non-GAAP measure)
–Net Income (GAAP measure) to Net Income Excluding Net Special Items (non-GAAP measure)
–Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (GAAP measure) to Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share Excluding Net Special Items (non-GAAP measure)
Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate the Company's current operating performance and to allow for period-to-period comparisons. As net special items may vary from period-to-period in nature and amount, the adjustment to exclude net special items allows management an additional tool to understand the Company’s core operating performance.
Additionally, the tables below present the reconciliations of total operating costs (GAAP measure) to total operating costs excluding net special items and fuel (non-GAAP measure) and total operating costs per ASM (CASM) to CASM excluding net special items and fuel. Management uses total operating costs excluding net special items and fuel and CASM excluding net special items and fuel to evaluate the Company's current operating performance and for period-to-period comparisons. The price of fuel, over which the Company has no control, impacts the comparability of period-to-period financial performance. The adjustment to exclude fuel and net special items allows management an additional tool to understand and analyze the Company’s non-fuel costs and core operating performance.
| Reconciliation of Operating Income Excluding Net Special Items | 3 Months Ended December 31, | Percent Increase (Decrease) | 12 Months Ended December 31, | Percent Increase (Decrease) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income as reported | $ | 1,134 | $ | 656 | $ | 2,614 | $ | 3,034 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating net special items: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mainline operating special items, net (1) | (14) | 9 | 610 | 971 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Regional operating special items, net (2) | 33 | — | 33 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income excluding net special items | $ | 1,153 | $ | 665 | 73.3% | $ | 3,257 | $ | 4,013 | (18.8%) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Calculation of Operating Margin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income as reported | $ | 1,134 | $ | 656 | $ | 2,614 | $ | 3,034 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating revenues as reported | $ | 13,660 | $ | 13,062 | $ | 54,211 | $ | 52,788 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating margin | 8.3 | % | 5.0 | % | 4.8 | % | 5.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Calculation of Operating Margin Excluding Net Special Items | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income excluding net special items | $ | 1,153 | $ | 665 | $ | 3,257 | $ | 4,013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating revenues as reported | $ | 13,660 | $ | 13,062 | $ | 54,211 | $ | 52,788 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating margin excluding net special items | 8.4 | % | 5.1 | % | 6.0 | % | 7.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reconciliation of Pre-Tax Income Excluding Net Special Items | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-tax income as reported | $ | 795 | $ | 32 | $ | 1,154 | $ | 1,121 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-tax net special items: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mainline operating special items, net (1) | (14) | 9 | 610 | 971 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Regional operating special items, net (2) | 33 | — | 33 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nonoperating special items, net (3) | (6) | 216 | 24 | 362 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total pre-tax net special items | 13 | 225 | 667 | 1,341 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-tax income excluding net special items | $ | 808 | $ | 257 | nm | $ | 1,821 | $ | 2,462 | (26.0%) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Calculation of Pre-Tax Margin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-tax income as reported | $ | 795 | $ | 32 | $ | 1,154 | $ | 1,121 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating revenues as reported | $ | 13,660 | $ | 13,062 | $ | 54,211 | $ | 52,788 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-tax margin | 5.8 | % | 0.2 | % | 2.1 | % | 2.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Calculation of Pre-Tax Margin Excluding Net Special Items | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-tax income excluding net special items | $ | 808 | $ | 257 | $ | 1,821 | $ | 2,462 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating revenues as reported | $ | 13,660 | $ | 13,062 | $ | 54,211 | $ | 52,788 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-tax margin excluding net special items | 5.9 | % | 2.0 | % | 3.4 | % | 4.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Reconciliation of Net Income Excluding Net Special Items | 3 Months Ended December 31, | Percent Increase (Decrease) | 12 Months Ended December 31, | Percent Increase (Decrease) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except share and per share amounts) | (in millions, except share and per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income as reported | $ | 590 | $ | 19 | $ | 846 | $ | 822 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net special items: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total pre-tax net special items (1), (2), (3) | 13 | 225 | 667 | 1,341 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net tax effect of net special items | 6 | (52) | (151) | (304) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income excluding net special items | $ | 609 | $ | 192 | nm | $ | 1,362 | $ | 1,859 | (26.7%) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share Excluding Net Special Items | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income excluding net special items | $ | 609 | $ | 192 | $ | 1,362 | $ | 1,859 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares used for computation (in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 657,746 | 654,725 | 656,996 | 653,612 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 723,690 | 718,807 | 721,300 | 719,669 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings per share excluding net special items: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.93 | $ | 0.29 | $ | 2.07 | $ | 2.84 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted (4) | $ | 0.86 | $ | 0.29 | $ | 1.96 | $ | 2.65 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reconciliation of Total Operating Costs per ASM Excluding Net Special Items and Fuel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses as reported | $ | 12,526 | $ | 12,406 | $ | 51,597 | $ | 49,754 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating net special items: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mainline operating special items, net (1) | 14 | (9) | (610) | (971) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Regional operating special items, net (2) | (33) | — | (33) | (8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses excluding net special items | 12,507 | 12,397 | 50,954 | 48,775 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aircraft fuel and related taxes | (2,502) | (3,159) | (11,418) | (12,257) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses excluding net special items and fuel | $ | 10,005 | $ | 9,238 | $ | 39,536 | $ | 36,518 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in cents) | (in cents) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses per ASM as reported | 17.52 | 17.78 | 17.61 | 17.92 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating net special items per ASM: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mainline operating special items, net (1) | 0.02 | (0.01) | (0.21) | (0.35) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Regional operating special items, net (2) | (0.05) | — | (0.01) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses per ASM excluding net special items | 17.49 | 17.77 | 17.39 | 17.56 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aircraft fuel and related taxes per ASM | (3.50) | (4.53) | (3.90) | (4.41) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses per ASM excluding net special items and fuel | 13.99 | 13.24 | 13.50 | 13.15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Note: Amounts may not recalculate due to rounding.
FOOTNOTES:
(1)The 2024 twelve month period mainline operating special items, net included $605 million of one-time charges resulting from the ratifications of new collective bargaining agreements with our mainline flight attendants and passenger service team members.
The 2023 twelve month period mainline operating special items, net principally included $989 million of one-time charges resulting from the ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement with our mainline pilots, including a one-time payment of $754 million as well as adjustments to other benefit-related items of $235 million.
(2)The 2024 three and twelve month period regional operating special items, net included a $33 million non-cash write down of regional aircraft resulting from the decision to permanently park 43 Embraer 145 aircraft.
(3)Principally included charges associated with debt refinancings and extinguishments as well as mark-to-market net unrealized gains and losses associated with certain equity investments.
(4)The 2024 three and twelve month period diluted earnings per share gives effect to, among other things, the Company's outstanding 6.5% senior convertible notes by (a) adding back to earnings $15 million and $51 million of interest expense, respectively, related to such convertible notes, net of estimated profit sharing and tax effects and (b) including in the diluted shares outstanding, 61.7 million shares issuable in respect to such convertible notes.
The 2023 three and twelve month period diluted earnings per share gives effect to, among other things, the Company's outstanding 6.5% senior convertible notes by (a) adding back to earnings $13 million and $47 million of interest expense, respectively, related to such convertible notes, net of estimated profit sharing, short-term incentive and tax effects and (b) including in the diluted shares outstanding, 61.7 million shares issuable in respect to such convertible notes.
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Jan. 23, 2025
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American Airlines Group Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In millions)(Unaudited)
| Year Ended December 31, | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 3,983 | $ | 3,803 | |||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||||||
| Capital expenditures and aircraft purchase deposits | (2,683) | (2,596) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from sale-leaseback transactions and sale of property and equipment | 654 | 230 | |||||||||
| Sales of short-term investments | 8,013 | 8,861 | |||||||||
| Purchases of short-term investments | (7,194) | (7,323) | |||||||||
| Decrease in restricted short-term investments | 177 | 51 | |||||||||
| Other investing activities | 65 | 275 | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (968) | (502) | |||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||||
| Payments on long-term debt and finance leases | (4,467) | (7,718) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 1,670 | 4,822 | |||||||||
| Other financing activities | 3 | (310) | |||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (2,794) | (3,206) | |||||||||
| Net increase in cash and restricted cash | 221 | 95 | |||||||||
| Cash and restricted cash at beginning of year | 681 | 586 | |||||||||
Cash and restricted cash at end of year (1) | $ | 902 | $ | 681 | |||||||
(1)The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and restricted cash to amounts reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets:
| Cash | $ | 804 | $ | 578 | |||||||
| Restricted cash included in restricted cash and short-term investments | 98 | 103 | |||||||||
| Total cash and restricted cash | $ | 902 | $ | 681 | |||||||
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Free Cash Flow
The Company's free cash flow summary is presented in the table below, which is a non-GAAP measure that management believes is useful information to investors and others in evaluating the Company's ability to generate cash from its core operating performance that is available for use to reinvest in the business or to reduce debt. The Company defines free cash flows as net cash provided by operating activities less net cash used in investing activities, adjusted for (1) net sales of short-term investments and (2) change in restricted cash. We believe that calculating free cash flow as adjusted for these items is more useful for investors because short-term investment activity and restricted cash are not representative of activity core to our operations.
This non-GAAP measure may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures of other companies, and should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, any measure of performance, cash flow or liquidity prepared in accordance with GAAP. Our calculation of free cash flow is not intended, and should not be used, to measure the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures because, among other things, it excludes mandatory debt service requirements and certain other non-discretionary expenditures.
| Year Ended December 31, 2024 | |||||
| (in millions) | |||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 3,983 | |||
Adjusted net cash used in investing activities (1) | (1,782) | ||||
| Free cash flow | $ | 2,201 | |||
(1)The following table provides a reconciliation of adjusted net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 (in millions):
| Net cash used in investing activities | $ | (968) | |||
| Adjustments: | |||||
| Net sales of short-term investments | (819) | ||||
| Decrease in restricted cash | 5 | ||||
| Adjusted net cash used in investing activities | $ | (1,782) | |||
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American Airlines Group Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions, except shares)
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||
| (unaudited) | |||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Current assets | |||||||||||
| Cash | $ | 804 | $ | 578 | |||||||
| Short-term investments | 6,180 | 7,000 | |||||||||
| Restricted cash and short-term investments | 732 | 910 | |||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 2,006 | 2,026 | |||||||||
| Aircraft fuel, spare parts and supplies, net | 2,638 | 2,400 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other | 794 | 658 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 13,154 | 13,572 | |||||||||
| Operating property and equipment | |||||||||||
| Flight equipment | 43,521 | 41,794 | |||||||||
| Ground property and equipment | 10,202 | 10,307 | |||||||||
| Equipment purchase deposits | 1,012 | 760 | |||||||||
| Total property and equipment, at cost | 54,735 | 52,861 | |||||||||
| Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (23,608) | (22,097) | |||||||||
| Total property and equipment, net | 31,127 | 30,764 | |||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 7,333 | 7,939 | |||||||||
| Other assets | |||||||||||
| Goodwill | 4,091 | 4,091 | |||||||||
| Intangibles, net | 2,044 | 2,051 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax asset | 2,485 | 2,888 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 1,549 | 1,753 | |||||||||
| Total other assets | 10,169 | 10,783 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 61,783 | $ | 63,058 | |||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Current maturities of long-term debt and finance leases | $ | 5,014 | $ | 3,632 | |||||||
| Accounts payable | 2,455 | 2,353 | |||||||||
| Accrued salaries and wages | 2,150 | 2,377 | |||||||||
| Air traffic liability | 6,759 | 6,200 | |||||||||
| Loyalty program liability | 3,556 | 3,453 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 1,092 | 1,309 | |||||||||
| Other accrued liabilities | 2,961 | 2,738 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 23,987 | 22,062 | |||||||||
| Noncurrent liabilities | |||||||||||
| Long-term debt and finance leases, net of current maturities | 25,462 | 29,270 | |||||||||
| Pension and postretirement benefits | 2,128 | 3,044 | |||||||||
| Loyalty program liability | 6,498 | 5,874 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 5,976 | 6,452 | |||||||||
| Other liabilities | 1,709 | 1,558 | |||||||||
| Total noncurrent liabilities | 41,773 | 46,198 | |||||||||
| Stockholders' equity (deficit) | |||||||||||
Common stock, 657,566,166 shares outstanding at December 31, 2024 | 7 | 7 | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 7,424 | 7,374 | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (4,565) | (4,894) | |||||||||
| Retained deficit | (6,843) | (7,689) | |||||||||
| Total stockholders' deficit | (3,977) | (5,202) | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit) | $ | 61,783 | $ | 63,058 | |||||||
January 23, 2025 FOURTH- QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS American Airlines Group Inc. Exhibit 99.2
Certain of the statements contained in this presentation should be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward- looking statements may be identified by words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “continue,” “seek,” “target,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “if current trends continue,” “optimistic,” “forecast” and other similar words. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the Company’s plans, objectives, expectations, intentions, estimates and strategies for the future, and other statements that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current objectives, beliefs and expectations, and they are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and financial position and timing of certain events to differ materially from the information in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those set forth herein as well as in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 (especially in Part I, Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors), and other risks and uncertainties listed from time to time in the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Additionally, there may be other factors of which the Company is not currently aware that may affect matters discussed in the forward-looking statements and may also cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed. The Company does not assume any obligation to publicly update or supplement any forward-looking statement to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting these forward-looking statements other than as required by law. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof or as of the dates indicated in the statement. Forward-looking statements 2
Strong fourth-quarter and full-year results • Achieved $15 billion total debt1 reduction goal a full year ahead of schedule. • Generated $4 billion in full-year operating cash flow and record full-year free cash flow2 of $2.2 billion. • Record full-year revenue of $54 billion. • Fourth-quarter GAAP earnings per diluted share of $0.84 and full-year earnings per diluted share of $1.24. • Excluding net special items2, fourth-quarter earnings per diluted share of $0.86 and full-year earnings per diluted share of $1.96. • Achieved nearly $500 million in cost savings in 2024, $100 million more than target. 1. Total debt includes debt, finance and operating lease liabilities and pension obligations. 2. See GAAP to non-GAAP and free cash flow reconciliations at the end of this presentation. Full-year 2024 free cash flow is inclusive of a one-time cash payment related to the new co-branded credit card agreement announced in December 2024. This one-time payment will be amortized over the life of the new agreement beginning in 2026 and therefore had no impact on American’s revenue or earnings in 2024. 3
Fourth-quarter financial results Note: May not recalculate due to rounding. 1. See GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation at the end of this presentation. Source: Airline financials. GAAP Non-GAAP1 (in millions, except share and per share amounts) Q4 2024 Q4 2023 Q4 2024 Q4 2023 Operating income $1,134 $656 $1,153 $665 Pretax income $795 $32 $808 $257 Net income $590 $19 $609 $192 Earnings per common share: Basic $0.90 $0.03 $0.93 $0.29 Diluted $0.84 $0.03 $0.86 $0.29 Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands): Basic 657,746 654,725 657,746 654,725 Diluted 723,690 657,079 723,690 718,807 4
$1.9 ~ $2 - $2.5 ~ $3 - $3.5 2024 2025E 2026E - 2030E Avg. Moderate capex enables strong free cash flow generation 1. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure. The company defines free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less net cash used in investing activities, adjusted for (1) net sales of short- term investments and (2) change in restricted cash. Source: Airline financials. Total Aircraft Capex ($ in billions) • Young fleet enables moderate capex profile. • 2025 capex expected to be lower than prior plans due to aircraft delivery delays. • Expect to generate over $2 billion in free cash flow1 in 2025. 5
$54 $39 < $35 $15 Q2 2021 (peak levels) Total debt reduction YE 2024 YE 2027E Achieved $15 billion total debt reduction goal one year ahead of plan Note: Numbers may not recalculate due to rounding. 1. Total debt includes debt, finance and operating lease liabilities and pension obligations. Source: Airline financials. • Now committing to reducing total debt1 to below $35 billion by year-end 2027, a full year ahead of plan. Total Debt1 ($ in billions) 6
Commercial update
Co-branded credit card agreement • Citi to become the exclusive U.S. issuer of AAdvantage® co-branded credit cards in 2026. • 10-year agreement expected to expand loyalty and rewards offering for AAdvantage® members and Citi-branded cardmembers. • Combined Citi®/AAdvantage® card portfolio projected to drive incremental value for both companies. 8 1. 2024 cash remuneration from co-branded credit card and other partners includes a one-time cash payment received related to the entry into our new co-branded credit card agreement announced in December 2024. Source: Internal data ~ $6.1 billion1 FY 2024 cash remuneration from co- branded credit card and other partners ~ 10% annual growth expected in cash remuneration from co-branded credit card and other partners ~ $1.5 billion projected annual pre-tax income benefit compared to 2024, as cash remuneration from co-branded credit card and other partners approaches $10 billion per year
(11%) (10%) (9%) Q2 24 Q3 24 Q4 24 Q1 25E Sales and distribution progress Indirect Channel Flown Revenue Performance1 9 • Revenue share in indirect channels showed continued improvement in Q4. • Remain on track to regain historical share of indirect revenue by year-end 2025 and expect sequential improvement of approximately 2 points in Q1 2025. ~(7%) Historical Share • Completed agreements with the agency partners representing corporate travelers and our most profitable leisure customers • Forward bookings in TMC and Business channels showed the strongest relative improvement throughout the fourth quarter Q4 2024 Progress 1. Indirect revenue channels contributed over $14B in annual revenue in 2023, Q1 2025 based on current expectations. Source: Internal data.
First-quarter and full-year outlook 1. CASM-ex is cost per available seat mile (CASM) excluding fuel and net special items and is a non-GAAP measure. All adjusted operating margin and adjusted earnings (loss) per diluted share guidance excludes the impact of net special items and are non-GAAP measures. The Company is unable to reconcile certain forward-looking information to GAAP as the nature or amount of net special items cannot be determined at this time. Q1 2025E FY 2025E Total capacity (ASMs) (vs. 2024) ~ Flat to - 2% Up low single digits Total revenue (vs. 2024) ~ +3% to +5% ~ +4.5% to +7.5% CASM-ex1 (vs. 2024) Up high single digits Up mid-single digits Adjusted operating margin1 ~ Flat to 1% Adjusted earnings (loss) per diluted share1 ~ ($0.20) to ($0.40) ~ $1.70 to $2.70 10
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GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation Reconciliation of GAAP Financial Information to Non-GAAP Financial Information American Airlines Group Inc. (the Company) sometimes uses financial measures that are derived from the condensed consolidated financial statements but that are not presented in accordance with GAAP to understand and evaluate its current operating performance and to allow for period-to-period comparisons. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures may also provide useful information to investors and others. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures of other companies, and should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, any measure of performance, cash flow or liquidity prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company is providing a reconciliation of reported non-GAAP financial measures to their comparable financial measures on a GAAP basis. The tables below present the reconciliations of the following GAAP measures to their non-GAAP measures: - Operating Income (GAAP measure) to Operating Income Excluding Net Special Items (non-GAAP measure) - Operating Margin (GAAP measure) to Operating Margin Excluding Net Special Items (non-GAAP measure) - Pre-Tax Income (GAAP measure) to Pre-Tax Income Excluding Net Special Items (non-GAAP measure) - Pre-Tax Margin (GAAP measure) to Pre-Tax Margin Excluding Net Special Items (non-GAAP measure) - Net Income (GAAP measure) to Net Income Excluding Net Special Items (non-GAAP measure) - Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (GAAP measure) to Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share Excluding Net Special Items (non-GAAP measure) Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate the Company's current operating performance and to allow for period-to-period comparisons. As net special items may vary from period-to-period in nature and amount, the adjustment to exclude net special items allows management an additional tool to understand the Company’s core operating performance. Additionally, the tables below present the reconciliations of total operating costs (GAAP measure) to total operating costs excluding net special items and fuel (non- GAAP measure) and total operating costs per ASM (CASM) to CASM excluding net special items and fuel. Management uses total operating costs excluding net special items and fuel and CASM excluding net special items and fuel to evaluate the Company's current operating performance and for period-to-period comparisons. The price of fuel, over which the Company has no control, impacts the comparability of period-to-period financial performance. The adjustment to exclude fuel and net special items allows management an additional tool to understand and analyze the Company’s non-fuel costs and core operating performance. 12
GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation Reconciliation of Operating Income Excluding Net Special Items 3 Months Ended December 31, Percent Increase 12 Months Ended December 31, Percent Increase 2024 2023 (Decrease) 2024 2023 (Decrease) (in millions) (in millions) Operating income as reported $ 1,134 $ 656 $ 2,614 $ 3,034 Operating net special items: Mainline operating special items, net (1) (14) 9 610 971 Regional operating special items, net (2) 33 - 33 8 Operating income excluding net special items $ 1,153 $ 665 73.3% $ 3,257 $ 4,013 (18.8%) Calculation of Operating Margin Operating income as reported $ 1,134 $ 656 $ 2,614 $ 3,034 Total operating revenues as reported $ 13,660 $ 13,062 $ 54,211 $ 52,788 Operating margin 8.3% 5.0% 4.8% 5.7% Calculation of Operating Margin Excluding Net Special Items Operating income excluding net special items $ 1,153 $ 665 $ 3,257 $ 4,013 Total operating revenues as reported $ 13,660 $ 13,062 $ 54,211 $ 52,788 Operating margin excluding net special items 8.4% 5.1% 6.0% 7.6% Reconciliation of Pre-Tax Income Excluding Net Special Items Pre-tax income as reported $ 795 $ 32 $ 1,154 $ 1,121 Pre-tax net special items: Mainline operating special items, net (1) (14) 9 610 971 Regional operating special items, net (2) 33 - 33 8 Nonoperating special items, net (3) (6) 216 24 362 Total pre-tax net special items 13 225 667 1,341 Pre-tax income excluding net special items $ 808 $ 257 nm $ 1,821 $ 2,462 (26.0%) Calculation of Pre-Tax Margin Pre-tax income as reported $ 795 $ 32 $ 1,154 $ 1,121 Total operating revenues as reported $ 13,660 $ 13,062 $ 54,211 $ 52,788 Pre-tax margin 5.8% 0.2% 2.1% 2.1% Calculation of Pre-Tax Margin Excluding Net Special Items Pre-tax income excluding net special items $ 808 $ 257 $ 1,821 $ 2,462 Total operating revenues as reported $ 13,660 $ 13,062 $ 54,211 $ 52,788 Pre-tax margin excluding net special items 5.9% 2.0% 3.4% 4.7% 13
GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation 3 Months Ended December 31, Percent Increase 12 Months Ended December 31, Percent Increase Reconciliation of Net Income Excluding Net Special Items 2024 2023 (Decrease) 2024 2023 (Decrease) (in millions, except share and per share amounts) (in millions, except share and per share amounts) Net income as reported $ 590 $ 19 $ 846 $ 822 Net special items: Total pre-tax net special items (1), (2), (3) 13 225 667 1,341 Net tax effect of net special items 6 (52) (151) (304) Net income excluding net special items $ 609 $ 192 nm $ 1,362 $ 1,859 (26.7%) Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share Excluding Net Special Items Net income excluding net special items $ 609 $ 192 $ 1,362 $ 1,859 Shares used for computation (in thousands): Basic 657,746 654,725 656,996 653,612 Diluted 723,690 718,807 721,300 719,669 Earnings per share excluding net special items: Basic $ 0.93 $ 0.29 $ 2.07 $ 2.84 Diluted (4) $ 0.86 $ 0.29 $ 1.96 $ 2.65 Reconciliation of Total Operating Costs per ASM Excluding Net Special Items and Fuel Total operating expenses as reported $ 12,526 $ 12,406 $ 51,597 $ 49,754 Operating net special items: Mainline operating special items, net (1) 14 (9) (610) (971) Regional operating special items, net (2) (33) - (33) (8) Total operating expenses excluding net special items 12,507 12,397 50,954 48,775 Aircraft fuel and related taxes (2,502) (3,159) (11,418) (12,257) Total operating expenses excluding net special items and fuel $ 10,005 $ 9,238 $ 39,536 $ 36,518 (in cents) (in cents) Total operating expenses per ASM as reported 17.52 17.78 17.61 17.92 Operating net special items per ASM: Mainline operating special items, net (1) 0.02 (0.01) (0.21) (0.35) Regional operating special items, net (2) (0.05) - (0.01) - Total operating expenses per ASM excluding net special items 17.49 17.77 17.39 17.56 Aircraft fuel and related taxes per ASM (3.50) (4.53) (3.90) (4.41) Total operating expenses per ASM excluding net special items and fuel 13.99 13.24 13.50 13.15 Note: Amounts may not recalculate due to rounding. (1) The 2024 twelve month period mainline operating special items, net included $605 million of one-time charges resulting from the ratifications of new collective bargaining agreements with our mainline flight attendants and passenger service team members. The 2023 twelve month period mainline operating special items, net principally included $989 million of one-time charges resulting from the ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement with our mainline pilots, including a one-time payment of $754 million as well as adjustments to other benefit-related items of $235 million. (2) The 2024 three and twelve month period regional operating special items, net included a $33 million non-cash write down of regional aircraft resulting from the decision to permanently park 43 Embraer 145 aircraft. (3) Principally included charges associated with debt refinancings and extinguishments as well as mark-to-market net unrealized gains and losses associated with certain equity investments. (4) The 2024 three and twelve month period diluted earnings per share gives effect to, among other things, the Company's outstanding 6.5% senior convertible notes by (a) adding back to earnings $15 million and $51 million of interest expense, respectively, related to such convertible notes, net of estimated profit sharing and tax effects and (b) including in the diluted shares outstanding, 61.7 million shares issuable in respect to such convertible notes. The 2023 three and twelve month period diluted earnings per share gives effect to, among other things, the Company's outstanding 6.5% senior convertible notes by (a) adding back to earnings $13 million and $47 million of interest expense, respectively, related to such convertible notes, net of estimated profit sharing, short-term incentive and tax effects and (b) including in the diluted shares outstanding, 61.7 million shares issuable in respect to such convertible notes. 14
Free cash flow reconciliation The Company's free cash flow summary is presented in the table below, which is a non-GAAP measure that management believes is useful information to investors and others in evaluating the Company's ability to generate cash from its core operating performance that is available for use to reinvest in the business or to reduce debt. The Company defines free cash flows as net cash provided by operating activities less net cash used in investing activities, adjusted for (1) net sales of short- term investments and (2) change in restricted cash. We believe that calculating free cash flow as adjusted for these items is more useful for investors because short-term investment activity and restricted cash are not representative of activity core to our operations. This non-GAAP measure may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures of other companies, and should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, any measure of performance, cash flow or liquidity prepared in accordance with GAAP. Our calculation of free cash flow is not intended, and should not be used, to measure the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures because, among other things, it excludes mandatory debt service requirements and certain other non-discretionary expenditures. Year Ended December 31, 2024 (in millions) Net cash provided by operating activities $ 3,983 Adjusted net cash used in investing activities (1) (1,782) Free cash flow $ 2,201 (1) The following table provides a reconciliation of adjusted net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 (in millions): Net cash used in investing activities $ (968) Adjustments: Net sale of short-term investments (819) Decrease in restricted cash 5 Adjusted net cash used in investing activities $ (1,782) 15
Adjusted EBITDAR margin reconciliation The Company's adjusted EBITDAR and adjusted EBITDAR margin are presented below, which are non-GAAP measures that management uses to evaluate the Company's current operating performance. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures of other companies, and should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, any measure of performance, cash flow or liquidity prepared in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDAR is defined as earnings excluding the impact of net special items before net interest and other nonoperating expenses, taxes, depreciation, amortization and aircraft rent. 3 Months Ended Adjusted EBITDAR December 31, 2024 (in millions) Operating income as reported $ 1,134 Adjustments: Aircraft rent (1) 299 Depreciation and amortization (1) 584 EBITDAR 2,017 Operating special items, net (1) 19 Adjusted EBITDAR $ 2,036 Calculation of Adjusted EBITDAR Margin Adjusted EBITDAR $ 2,036 Total operating revenues as reported $ 13,660 Adjusted EBITDAR Margin 14.9% (1) Includes amounts associated with regional operations that are reflected in regional expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations ($2 million, $81 million and $33 million of aircraft rent, depreciation and amortization and operating special items, net, respectively). 16
Net debt reconciliation Net debt is a non-GAAP measure defined as debt, finance and operating lease liabilities and pension obligations, net of unrestricted cash and short-term investments. See below for the reconciliation of net debt. Net Debt (at end of period) December 31, 2024 Debt and finance leases $ 30,476 Operating lease liabilities 7,068 Pension obligations 1,095 Total debt 38,639 Less: cash and short-term investments 6,984 Net debt $ 31,655
Exhibit 99.3
Investor Relations Update
January 23, 2025
General Overview
| ● | Capacity - The Company expects its first-quarter capacity to be approximately flat to down 2.0% versus the first quarter of 2024. The Company expects its full-year capacity to be up approximately low single digits year over year. | ||||
| ● | Total Revenue - First-quarter total revenue is expected to be up approximately 3.0% to 5.0% versus the first quarter of 2024. Full-year total revenue is expected to be up approximately 4.5% to 7.5% versus 2024. | ||||
| ● | CASM-ex1 - The Company expects its first-quarter CASM-ex to be up approximately high single digits, driven by the reduction in year over year capacity, the mix of that capacity with regional capacity growing approximately 17% and mainline capacity down 2% to 3%, and the new collective bargaining agreements that were reached in the second half of 2024. The Company currently expects CASM-ex to improve sequentially, exiting the year up low single digits year over year. Full-year CASM-ex is expected to be up approximately mid-single digits year over year, primarily driven by the year over year increase in salaries and benefits. | ||||
| ● | Adjusted operating margin1 - Based on current assumptions, the Company expects its first-quarter adjusted operating margin to be approximately flat to 1.0%. | ||||
| ● | Adjusted nonoperating expense1 - The Company expects its full-year total adjusted nonoperating expense to be approximately $1.35 billion, approximately $90 million lower versus 2024. This forecasted decrease in full-year total adjusted nonoperating expense is primarily driven by a reduction in interest expense due to lower debt balances and lower average cost of debt. | ||||
| ● | Taxes - The Company expects a provision for income taxes at an estimated effective tax rate of approximately 25% for the first quarter and full year, which is expected to be substantially non-cash. | ||||
| ● | Adjusted EPS1 - Based on the assumptions outlined above, the Company expects its first-quarter adjusted loss per diluted share to be between ($0.20) and ($0.40) based on an expected share count of 658.8 million shares. Based on current assumptions, the Company expects its full-year adjusted earnings per diluted share to be between $1.70 and $2.70 using a share count of 726.8 million shares. | ||||
| ● | Free cash flow2 - Based on current assumptions, the Company expects to generate full-year free cash flow of over $2 billion. | ||||
Notes:
| 1. | CASM-ex is cost per available seat mile (CASM) excluding fuel and net special items and is a non-GAAP measure. All adjusted operating margin, adjusted nonoperating expense and adjusted earnings per diluted share guidance excludes the impact of net special items and are non-GAAP measures. The Company is unable to reconcile certain forward-looking information to GAAP as the nature or amount of net special items cannot be determined at this time. | ||||
| 2. | Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure. The Company defines free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities less net cash used in investing activities, adjusted for (1) net purchases of short-term investments and (2) change in restricted cash. | ||||
Please refer to the footnotes and the forward-looking statements page of this document for additional information.
Financial Update
January 23, 2025
Q1 20251 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Available seat miles (ASMs) | ~ Flat to -2.0% (vs. Q1 24) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | ~ +3.0% to +5.0% (vs. Q1 24) | |||||||||||||||||||
| CASM excluding fuel and net special items | ~ Up high single digits (vs. Q1 24) | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted operating margin | ~ Flat to 1.0% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted loss per diluted share ($/share) | ~ ($0.20) to ($0.40) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Q1 2025 Shares Forecast | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shares (mil)2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings level ($ mil) | Basic | Diluted | Addback ($ mil)3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Earnings above $147 | 658.8 | 728.0 | $14 | |||||||||||||||||
| Earnings up to $147 | 658.8 | 666.2 | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | 658.8 | 658.8 | — | |||||||||||||||||
FY 20251 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Available seat miles (ASMs) | ~ Up low single digits (vs. 2024) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | ~ +4.5% to +7.5% (vs. 2024) | |||||||||||||||||||
| CASM excluding fuel and net special items | ~ Up mid-single digits (vs. 2024) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted earnings per diluted share ($/share) | ~ $1.70 to $2.70 | |||||||||||||||||||
| FY 2025 Shares Forecast | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shares (mil)2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings level ($ mil) | Basic | Diluted | Addback ($ mil)3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Earnings above $527 | 690.8 | 726.8 | $23 | |||||||||||||||||
| Earnings up to $527 | 690.8 | 695.9 | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | 690.8 | 690.8 | — | |||||||||||||||||
Notes:
| 1. | Includes guidance on certain non-GAAP measures, which exclude, among other things, net special items. The Company is unable to reconcile certain forward-looking information to GAAP as the nature or amount of net special items cannot be determined at this time. Numbers may not recalculate due to rounding. | ||||
| 2. | Shares outstanding are based upon several estimates and assumptions, including average per share stock price and stock award activity. The number of shares in actual calculations of earnings per share will likely be different from those set forth above. | ||||
| 3. | Interest addback for earnings per diluted share calculation for 6.5% convertible notes, net of estimated profit sharing and tax effects. | ||||
Please refer to the footnotes and the forward-looking statements page of this document for additional information.
Forward-Looking Statements
January 23, 2025
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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