American Airlines Shares Climb 0.86 as $700M Volume Ranks 146th in U S Equities Amid Cuba Route Cuts

American Airlines (AAL) closed on Aug. 6, 2025, with a 0.86% gain, as a $0.70 billion trading volume ranked it 146th among U.S. equities. The carrier is seeking regulatory approval to reduce its Cuba flight network, citing persistently weak demand. The airline has petitioned the U.S. Department of Transportation to cut three of eight daily Miami-Havana round trips, along with services to Holguin, Varadero, and Santiago de Cuba. Current operations already show four daily Miami-Havana routes canceled due to low passenger interest. Executives have also proposed scaling back flights to Holguin and Santa Clara, with final approval pending.

Industry trends highlight a broader shift in Cuba-bound travel. In 2017, Delta Air Lines and regional carriers including Frontier and JetBlue similarly reduced or terminated Havana routes. Recent U.S. State Department advisories citing rising crime in Cuba further underscore the challenges. American’s moves align with safety concerns and operational adjustments to match demand. The carrier’s strategic focus on high-traffic hubs contrasts with smaller regional operators, which have secured multiyear contracts to maintain service in secondary markets.

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