Airlines 11 February 2026 - 12 February 2026

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American Airlines stock slips in premarket as oil rebounds; Tepper’s Appaloosa lifts stake

American Airlines shares fell 1.6% to $14.17 in premarket trading Wednesday after a 3.75% jump Tuesday. Oil prices rose nearly 3% as Brent hit $69.27 a barrel following stalled Ukraine-Russia talks. Hedge fund Appaloosa increased its stake in American Airlines by 4.9 million shares last quarter, SEC filings showed.

February 18, 2026

Airlines·Business·Finance·News

American Airlines stock ticks up premarket as unions turn up heat on CEO Isom

American Airlines shares rose 0.8% to $14.47 in premarket trading Thursday after a 5% drop the previous session. Unions plan a protest in Fort Worth and have issued a no-confidence vote in CEO Robert Isom, increasing pressure on the board. Traders are watching labor tensions, fuel costs, and Friday’s U.S. inflation data.

February 12, 2026

Airlines·Finance·News·Stock Market

Southwest stock slides nearly 5% after-hours as Starlink WiFi plan lands amid oil jump

Southwest Airlines shares fell 4.9% to $51.43 in after-hours trade Wednesday as U.S. airline stocks weakened. The carrier said it will begin rolling out SpaceX Starlink WiFi this summer, aiming for over 300 equipped aircraft by end-2026. Oil prices rose on U.S.-Iran tensions, while traders watched inflation data and fuel costs. Two Southwest board members appointed by Elliott will step down Feb. 23.

February 11, 2026

Airlines·Finance·News·Stock Market

Frontier Airlines stock faces reality check after Deutsche Bank downgrade ahead of earnings

Deutsche Bank downgraded Frontier Group to “hold” from “buy” and maintained its $6 price target ahead of the airline’s Feb. 11 earnings report. Shares fell 6.3% Tuesday as analysts cited risks from Frontier’s plan to boost capacity 14% in the second quarter. The stock closed at $5.96, up nearly 55% in recent months but still down 40% over the past year.

February 11, 2026