American’s record Q4 cargo revenue eases sting of $921M loss

An American Airlines jet lifts off from runway.

American Airlines achieved record cargo revenue in the fourth quarter while absorbing an adjusted net loss for the enterprise of $921 million. 

Revenue from cargo operations jumped 57.9% to $341 million and doubled to $1.3 billion for the full year versus 2019, American (NASDAQ: AAL) reported Thursday. 

The numbers are impressive but pale in comparison to those of United Airlines. The Chicago-based rival generated $727 million in fourth-quarter cargo revenue and $2.4 billion for all of 2021,...

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