American Airlines

American Airlines will allow AAdvantage members to combine cash and miles to pay for domestic tickets (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) via its website and app, using an interactive slider to set the cash/miles split. The feature will roll out in the coming weeks and mirrors options already offered by Delta and United. The carrier also launched an Instant Status Pass promotion for flyers with competing status as it faces rising jet fuel-driven fares this season. » More on cbsnews.com

CEO Robert Isom said persistently high jet fuel—averaging $4.53 per gallon and up about 80% year‑over‑year amid Mideast tensions—may require adjustments to American Airlines' capacity planning and could lead to more route cancellations. The carrier has already scaled back several domestic and Middle Eastern routes, with significant reductions at LAX. Isom still expects third‑quarter revenue to rise 16–19% and highlighted that premium, high‑fare seats have driven a disproportionate share of revenue, while other major carriers echoed similar concerns about fuel‑driven capacity trimming and eventual fare increases. » More on finance.yahoo.com

Pilot and flight attendant unions have publicly questioned whether CEO Robert Isom can accelerate improvements at American Airlines fast enough, with the APFA previously holding a no-confidence vote and the pilots’ union considering a similar move. Isom says the carrier is rapidly implementing passenger upgrades (Starlink Wi‑Fi, seatback screens, new lounges, more premium seating) and rebuilding its network, and expects large cash inflows from a Citibank credit card deal. Management warned a rise in oil prices will cost about $1 billion in the third quarter; shares moved slightly lower on the news. » More on forbes.com