Smiles in the Aisles: A Q4 U.S. Review
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For an airline, the closest thing to happiness is cheap fuel. No wonder so many American carriers are smiling. During the final quarter of 2024, U.S. airlines enjoyed a roughly 20% drop in jet fuel prices.
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For an airline, the closest thing to happiness is cheap fuel. No wonder so many American carriers are smiling. During the final quarter of 2024, U.S. airlines enjoyed a roughly 20% drop in jet fuel prices.
Largely as a result, the industry collectively earned a 9% operating margin. That easily beat the 6% it managed in the same quarter of 2023. In this week's feature story, we find out which carriers are making the most of this enviable trading environment.
