American Airlines Trading Volume Drops 30.01% to 215th Position Amid Gate Allocation Dispute with United Airlines

On May 7, 2025, American Airlines (AAL) saw a significant drop in trading volume, with a 30.01% decrease from the previous day, totaling 4.37 billion. This placed the stock at the 215th position in terms of trading volume for the day. The stock price of American Airlines increased by 1.25%.

American Airlines has initiated legal action against the City of Chicago, alleging that the city has illegally allocated gates to United Airlines at O'Hare International Airport. The lawsuit claims that American Airlines proposed making all eight gates common use or distributing three gates each to American and United, with the remaining two being common use. This dispute has escalated tensions between the two airlines, with United Airlines accusing American of underutilizing its space and promising to expand its operations where others are shrinking.

In response to the lawsuit, United Airlines has filed a motion to intervene, arguing that the "gate redetermination" would grant United Airlines five additional gates while taking away from American Airlines. This ongoing battle over gate allocation at O'Hare Airport highlights the competitive dynamics between the two major airlines and their strategic maneuvers to secure prime airport infrastructure.