Chasing Delta & United: Is American Airlines Too Late To The Luxury Travel Game?

Aviation industry analysts are currently struggling to identify a key facet of American Airlines’ business model. The legacy carrier operates flights to destinations worldwide, utilizing major gateway hubs such as Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Miami International Airport (MIA). In the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, the largest amount of revenue growth within the commercial aviation industry has been attributed to premium cabins, where business travelers have continued to pay higher premiums for the comfort that these cabins provide. Furthermore, there has also been a rise in high-spending leisure travelers who are also willing to pay for an upgrade.