American Airlines Gr Option Alert: Mar 21 $17 Calls Sweep (49) near the Ask: 10905 vs 15659 OI

American Airlines Gr Option Alert: Mar 21 $17 Calls Sweep (49) near the Ask: 10905 @ $0.49 vs 15659 OI; Ref=$15.935

American Airlines Gr Option Alert: Dec 19 $13 Puts at the Bid: 5000 vs 15108 OI

American Airlines Gr Option Alert: Dec 19 $13 Puts at the Bid: 5000 @ $1.04 vs 15108 OI; Ref=$15.755

American Airlines Gr Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $10 Puts at the Bid: 9000 vs 47012 OI

American Airlines Gr Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $10 Puts at the Bid: 9000 @ $0.71 vs 47012 OI; Ref=$15.765

American Airlines Group 주식 (NASDAQ: AAL)

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) 주식

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC

American Airlines Gr

American Airlines Group

Anglo American

American Airlines is the world's largest airline by aircraft, capacity, and scheduled revenue passenger miles. Its major US hubs are Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. It generates over 30% of US airline revenue connecting Latin America with destinations in the United States. After completing a major fleet renewal, the company has the youngest fleet of US legacy carriers.

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금요일(21일) 런던 히드로공항이 대규모 정전으로 인해 운영을 중단하게 되었다. 이번 중단은 인근 변전소에서 발생한 화재로 인한 것으로, 광범위한 정전이 발생하여 수천 가구에 영향을 미쳤다.

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아메리칸항공(NASDAQ:AAL)의 여객기가 미국 덴버 국제공항에서 엔진 화재로 인해 승객 12명이 경상을 입고 대피해야 하는 상황이 발생했다.

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여행 업계가 예상치 못한 난기류를 겪으면서 여행에 초점을 맞춘 ETF가 흔들리고 있다. 항공사가 매출 전망치를 낮추고, 예약 플랫폼이 어려움을 겪고, 호텔과 크루즈 선사의 주가가 하락하면서 여행 ETF 투자자들은 포트폴리오 하락을 지켜보고 있다. 여행 섹터를 추적하면서 압박을 받고 있는 세 가지 ETF는 다음과 같다. 

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American Airlines Group, Inc. - Common Stock

American Airlines Group Inc

AALBERTS INDUS NV ORD by A. Alberts Industries

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Benzinga's options scanner has just identified more than 17 option transactions on American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), with a cumulative value of $1,049,864. Concurrently, our algorithms picked up 7 puts, worth a total of 674,685.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $9.0 to $20.0 for American Airlines Group over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for American Airlines Group's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of American Airlines Group's whale trades within a strike price range from $9.0 to $20.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>American Airlines Group Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743443143_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$1.6</td>
<td>$1.57</td>
<td>$1.58</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$250.9K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$0.64</td>
<td>$0.61</td>
<td>$0.61</td>
<td>$10.50</td>
<td>$183.0K</td>
<td>962</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$0.84</td>
<td>$0.82</td>
<td>$0.82</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$82.0K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$1.38</td>
<td>$1.19</td>
<td>$1.35</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$81.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$0.69</td>
<td>$0.64</td>
<td>$0.69</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$69.0K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About American Airlines Group</h3>
American Airlines is the world's largest airline by aircraft, capacity, and scheduled revenue passenger miles. Its major US hubs are Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. It generates over 30% of US airline revenue connecting Latin America with destinations in the United States. After completing a major fleet renewal, the company has the youngest fleet of US legacy carriers.
Having examined the options trading patterns of American Airlines Group, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Current Position of American Airlines Group</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 42,104,943, the AAL's price is down by -1.73%, now at $10.52. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 24 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on American Airlines Group</h3>
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $19.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on American Airlines Group, which currently sits at a price target of $20. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on American Airlines Group, which currently sits at a price target of $26. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Neutral rating on American Airlines Group, which currently sits at a price target of $16. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Equal-Weight rating on American Airlines Group with a target price of $16. 
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Fire At Substation Near Heathrow Airport Is Believed To Be Non-Suspicious; Investigation Will Focus On Electrical Distribution Equipment

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London's Heathrow Airport Closed All Day On Friday After Power Outage Due To Fire

The Heathrow Airport has been forced to close its operations on Friday due to a major power outage. This disruption stems from a fire at a nearby electrical substation, causing widespread power failures and affecting thousands of homes.
What Happened: The Heathrow Airport will remain closed throughout Friday following a &#8220;significant&#8221; power outage caused by a fire at a nearby electrical substation.
The fire, which occurred in Hayes, west London, has left thousands of homes without electricity and led to the evacuation of 150 people from nearby properties.
In a post on X, the airport confirmed the closure and advised passengers not to travel to the airport.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, Heathrow is experiencing a significant power outage. To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will be closed until 23h59 on 21 March. Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport… <a href="https://t.co/7SWNJP8ojd">pic.twitter.com/7SWNJP8ojd</a>
&mdash; Heathrow Airport (@HeathrowAirport) <a href="https://twitter.com/HeathrowAirport/status/1902911632679805313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The closure of the UK&#8217;s busiest airport is expected to result in &#8220;significant disruption&#8221; over the coming days, with passengers advised not to travel until the situation is resolved.
Emergency services responded to the incident at 23:23 GMT, and video footage shared on social media showed flames and smoke emanating from the substation.
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Why It Matters: Flight tracking website Flightradar24 reported that at least 1,351 flights to and from Heathrow will be affected on Friday, with some 120 aircraft already airborne when the closure was announced.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) stated that part of a transformer within the substation remains alight, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Ten fire engines and approximately 70 firefighters have been deployed to manage the blaze. A 200-meter cordon has been established as a precaution, and local residents have been advised to keep doors and windows shut due to the smoke. LFB has successfully led 29 people to safety from nearby properties.
More than 16,300 homes have experienced power outages due to the fire, according to energy supplier Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks. Power has since been restored to some properties.
This event follows a similar aviation disruption earlier this month when an <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44322855/american-airlines-flight-evacuated-after-engine-fire-at-denver-airport-12-passengers-suffer-injuries">engine fire</a> on an American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) flight led to an emergency evacuation at Denver International Airport.
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London's Heathrow Airport Shuts Down Due To Major Power Outage Caused By A Fire: Over 1,300 Flights Expected To Be Impacted

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>64.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZIM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$29.16</td>
<td>$34.6K</td>
<td>8.2K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$61.7K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>787</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FTAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>681</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$490.00</td>
<td>$101.1K</td>
<td>221</td>
<td>336</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$42.0K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>62</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$87.50</td>
<td>$48.7K</td>
<td>357</td>
<td>44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>379</td>
<td>42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HWM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$68.2K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
<td>$40.1K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For AAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 302 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $114.0 per contract. There were 64831 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1565 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ZIM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $29.16 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.6K, with a price of $1385.0 per contract. There were 8248 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1286 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LUV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 183 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $32.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.7K, with a price of $247.0 per contract. There were 2266 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 787 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FTAI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 42 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $660.0 per contract. There were 1695 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 681 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 92 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $490.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $101.1K, with a price of $3331.0 per contract. There were 221 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 336 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 302 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.0K, with a price of $841.0 per contract. There were 2989 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 62 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 302 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 28 contract(s) at a $87.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.7K, with a price of $1740.0 per contract. There were 357 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 44 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ETN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETN#NYSE">ETN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 92 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 14 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.8K, with a price of $1990.0 per contract. There were 379 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 42 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HWM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 666 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 22 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.2K, with a price of $3100.0 per contract. There were 40 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 30 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LMT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 57 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $435.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.1K, with a price of $4010.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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American Airlines Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NYSE">AAL</a>) short percent of float has risen 19.36% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 60.71 million shares sold short, which is 10.48% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.45 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>American Airlines Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742327125_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for American Airlines Group has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing American Airlines Group's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, American Airlines Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.83%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Looking Into American Airlines Group's Recent Short Interest

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in AAL usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 15 extraordinary options activities for American Airlines Group. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 33% leaning bullish and 33% bearish. Among these notable options, 7 are puts, totaling $2,598,485, and 8 are calls, amounting to $459,098.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $8.0 to $15.0 for American Airlines Group over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for American Airlines Group's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of American Airlines Group's whale trades within a strike price range from $8.0 to $15.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>American Airlines Group Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742319028_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.28</td>
<td>$1.24</td>
<td>$1.26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$882.0K</td>
<td>52.3K</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.27</td>
<td>$1.24</td>
<td>$1.26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$693.0K</td>
<td>52.3K</td>
<td>15.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>$0.76</td>
<td>$0.77</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$385.0K</td>
<td>19.6K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.28</td>
<td>$1.24</td>
<td>$1.26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$315.0K</td>
<td>52.3K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
<td>$1.04</td>
<td>$1.06</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$265.0K</td>
<td>22.4K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About American Airlines Group</h3>
American Airlines is the world's largest airline by aircraft, capacity, and scheduled revenue passenger miles. Its major US hubs are Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. It generates over 30% of US airline revenue connecting Latin America with destinations in the United States. After completing a major fleet renewal, the company has the youngest fleet of US legacy carriers.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with American Airlines Group, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of American Airlines Group</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 28,106,974, the price of AAL is down -2.25% at $11.06. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 37 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for American Airlines Group</h3>
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $19.5.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on American Airlines Group, which currently sits at a price target of $16. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on American Airlines Group, which currently sits at a price target of $26. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for American Airlines Group, targeting a price of $20. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from B of A Securities keeps a Neutral rating on American Airlines Group with a target price of $16. 
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Smart Money Is Betting Big In AAL Options

Citigroup analyst Stephen Trent maintains American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $21.5 to $20.

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Citigroup Maintains Buy on American Airlines Group, Lowers Price Target to $20

Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULCC#NASDAQ">ULCC</a>) announced a new promotion on Tuesday which includes a free seat assignment and one checked bag just one week after Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) stopped <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44245996/why-is-southwest-airlines-stock-rising-today">offering the perks.&nbsp;</a>
What To Know: Frontier Airlines is offering a &#8220;Your New Love&#8221; Economy Bundle for all nonstop<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44372103/frontier-airlines-is-ready-to-be-your-new-love-low-fares-free-bags-and-more"> travel bookings</a> that includes a free carry-on bag, seat selection and flight changes. A free checked bag included for flights departing May 28 through Aug. 18 and fares that start as low as $39 each way are eerily reminiscent of Southwest's previous offers.&nbsp;
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&#8220;We&#8217;ve always had heart,&#8221; said Barry Biffle, CEO of Frontier Airlines.&nbsp;
&#8220;Some airlines are walking away from what travelers love, but we&#8217;re running towards it. Think of this as the ultimate &#8216;divorce your old airline&#8217; deal. If travelers show us the love, we&#8217;ll make these perks permanent,&#8221; Biffle added.&nbsp;
The move comes after Southwest Airlines ended its long-standing "bags fly free" policy last week. The airline will begin charging checked baggage fees on May 28, though Southwest did not disclose how much the fee will be.&nbsp;
Why It Matters: The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/03/44263340/turbulence-ahead-3-etfs-hit-by-slump-in-travel-stocks">airline industry</a> is facing tough times ahead as corporate and leisure travel demand declines. Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) and American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) both slashed their revenue forecasts while offering new, no-frills economy tickets to cash-strapped consumers.&nbsp;
Frontier seems to be hopeful that it can grab some market share from travelers who are disappointed with the changes at Southwest.
&#8220;At the end of the day, travelers just want to be valued,&#8221; said Biffle. &#8220;We&#8217;re bringing back the things people love about flying &#8211; free bags, free seat selection, and flexibility &#8211; without the extra fees. No games, just great value.&#8221;
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Shares of airline and travel stocks are trading higher despite travel demand uncertainty. The sector may be up amid an overall market rebound following weakness in recent sessions.

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The Number Of Americans Planning A Vacation In The Next Six Months Is At The Lowest In 15 Years, Excluding The Pandemic.

An American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) flight was compelled to evacuate at Denver International Airport following an engine fire, which resulted in minor injuries to a dozen passengers.
What Happened: American Airlines Flight 1006, a Boeing 737-800 ferrying 172 passengers and six crew members, was diverted to Denver due to engine vibrations. Post landing, one of the engines ignited, leading to thick black smoke engulfing the air, according to a <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/13/us/american-airlines-fire-denver-airport/index.html">CNN</a> report on Friday. 
The&nbsp;Federal Aviation Administration&nbsp;(FAA) revealed that the crew had reported engine vibrations and the situation worsened after landing. The fire was finally put out&nbsp;and all passengers were safely evacuated,&nbsp;some using a slide. The Denver Fire Department confirmed that twelve passengers were hospitalized with minor injuries.
In a statement, American Airlines expressed gratitude to the crew members and DEN [Denver International Airport] team and commended first responders for their quick and decisive actions and is sending a replacement aircraft and crew to Denver to assist customers in continuing their journey to Dallas. The flight originated in Colorado Springs.
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Why It Matters: This accident took place just three weeks after a flight of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/02/43934320/should-passengers-accept-deltas-30000-no-strings-attached-compensation-offer-lawyers-weigh-in">Delta Air Lines </a>(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) crashed and caught fire at Toronto Pearson International Airport, marking another event in a string of recent aviation mishaps.
In January, American Airlines Flight 5342 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/01/43343648/all-60-passengers-4-crew-members-onboard-american-airlines-jet-feared-dead-after-midair-collision-official-says">collided</a> with a U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopter, killing all 64 passengers and crew members while landing at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
There has been a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44257044/whats-going-on-with-american-airlines-stock-today">recent downturn</a> in American Airlines&#8216; stock. The company&#8217;s shares traded lower following a revision in its first-quarter financial outlook. The revised guidance reflected weaker-than-expected revenue, largely attributed to challenges from Flight 5342 and a slump in the domestic leisure segment, particularly in March.
Price Action: AAL stock plunged over 33% during the past 12 months to close at $10.67 on Thursday, as per <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">BenzingaPro</a>
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American Airlines Flight Evacuated After Engine Fire at Denver Airport, 12 Passengers Suffer Injuries

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U.S. House Oversight Panel Opens Probe Into Fatal American Airlines Jet, Army Helicopter Collision Near Washington Airport

Traders found relief in a cooler-than-expected inflation report, driving tech-heavy indices to a rebound on Wednesday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/03/44274165/inflation-cools-more-than-expected-in-february-strengthens-the-case-for-fed-rate-cuts">despite ongoing trade tensions.</a>
In February, the Consumer Price Index declined from 3% year-over-year to 2.8%, beating analysts' expectations of a slowdown to 2.9%. Core inflation also dropped more than anticipated, easing from 3.3% to 3.1%.
The decline was supported by contractions in key categories, with gasoline prices falling 1% month-over-month and transportation costs down 0.8%. Airline fares saw a sharper drop, contracting by 4%.
The softer inflation data strengthened expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, with traders now assigning nearly an 80% probability of a reduction by June, according to CME's FedWatch Tool.
While inflation relief fueled optimism, trade concerns lingered. The U.S. imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum in April, prompting swift retaliation. In response, the EU introduced tariffs on €26 billion worth of U.S. goods, while Canada imposed additional levies on $29.8 billion, supplementing previous penalties.
The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.6%, while the Nasdaq 100 jumped 1.2%, aiming to break a two-session losing streak. In contrast, the Dow remained flat. 
Tech stocks led the rebound from their recent sell-off, with Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) rallying 6.2%, 6.4%, and 7.5%, respectively.
Treasury yields remained flat on the day, while gold climbed 0.8% to $2,940 per ounce, now just 0.5% below its all-time high.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) edged down 0.8%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices</h2>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,625.52</td>
<td>1.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,606.41</td>
<td>0.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,027.44</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>41,428.96</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:15 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.7% to $560.14.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) flattened at $414.65.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 1.4% to $478.01.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) inched 0.2% higher to 201.20. </li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 1.8%; the&nbsp;Consumer Staples&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)&nbsp;was the worst sector performer, down 1.9%.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h2>
<ul>
<li>American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) tumbled 3.7%, eyeing its tenth negative session over the past eleven as the company issued a negative outlook for the quarter. Meanwhile, Bank of America lowered the stock price target from $19 to $13. </li>
<li>United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) dropped 4.2% after a wave of price target cuts from major banks. Barclays lowered its target from $150 to $140, BofA trimmed it from $125 to $110, and TD Cowen reduced its estimate from $165 to $150.</li>
<li>Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) surged 4.6% after a Reuters report revealed that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) had approached Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), and Broadcom Inc. about investing in a joint venture to operate Intel&#8217;s factories.</li>
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Barclays analyst Brandon Oglenski maintains American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $18 to $16.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on American Airlines Group, Lowers Price Target to $16

B of A Securities analyst Andrew Didora maintains American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $20 to $16.

B of A Securities Maintains Neutral on American Airlines Group, Lowers Price Target to $16

The travel industry has experienced unexpected turbulence, which is rattling travel-focused ETFs. As airlines lower revenue forecasts, booking platforms struggle, and hotels and cruise lines see declining stock prices, investors in travel ETFs are watching their portfolios slip. If you've been tracking this sector, here are three ETFs feeling the pressure.
1. U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>)
The U.S. Global Jets ETF is the go-to ETF for airline exposure, holding major carriers like Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), American Airlines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NYSE">AAL</a>), and Southwest Airlines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NASDAQ">LUV</a>). With Delta and American Airlines slashing their revenue forecasts due to weak demand, JETS has been on a downward trajectory. Delta's warning about slowing corporate and leisure travel has only fueled concerns that the airline industry is facing a rough road ahead. The ETF is down 16% in the past month.
2. ETFMG Travel Tech ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AWAY#NYSE">AWAY</a>)
The ETFMG Travel Tech ETF tracks online travel and booking companies like Expedia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>), Booking Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), and Airbnb (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>). Expedia was one of the worst performers in the S&amp;P 500 this week, tumbling 8% after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/25/03/44237055/delta-air-lines-cuts-q1-guidance-below-estimates-airline-stocks-fall">major airlines cut earnings forecasts</a>. Meanwhile, Airbnb dropped more than 6% as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44257583/whats-going-on-with-airbnb-abnb-shares">investors worried </a>that consumers tightening their budgets would impact short-term rental demand. The ETF is down 9% in the past month.
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3. Invesco Dynamic Leisure and Entertainment ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEJ#NYSE">PEJ</a>)
The Invesco Dynamic Leisure and Entertainment ETF covers a broader range of travel-related stocks, including hotels, cruise lines, and entertainment companies. Unfortunately, hotel stocks like Marriott (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>), Hilton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>), and Hyatt (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/H#NYSE">H</a>) have been under pressure, while cruise operators like Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>), Carnival (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>), and Viking Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIK#NYSE">VIK</a>) have also been trading lower. Since PEJ is heavily tied to consumer discretionary spending, the slowdown in travel sentiment has affected it. The ETF price has fallen 14% in the past month.
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What&#8217;s Driving Travel Stock Slump?
Broader market pressures are weighing on travel stocks. The British benchmark FTSE 100 recently hit its lowest level in nearly two months, driven by declines in travel and leisure stocks. British Airways owner IAG dropped 6.1% after Delta&#8217;s warning, and overall, the travel sector in the UK fell by 3.1%.
Even geopolitical factors are playing a role. Volatility sparked by U.S. tariff policies, including increased duties on steel and aluminum imports, has added to market jitters. While the UK government has chosen not to retaliate, the uncertainty surrounding trade policies has only made things worse for already struggling travel stocks.
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Turbulence Ahead: 3 ETFs Hit By Slump In Travel Stocks

Press Releases

American Airlines and Citi Extend and Expand Co-Branded Card Partnership, Paving the Way for More Customer Benefits

Small Cap

EVA Air, Award-Winning Taiwanese Carrier, Becomes Newest UATP Issuer

Copa Airlines Unveils New Support for Key Alternative Payment Methods in Partnership with UATP

American Airlines Group announces webcast of fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results

Earnings

American Airlines Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Financial Results

Management

QXO Proposes Full Slate of Independent Directors for Election at Beacon Roofing Supply's 2025 Annual Meeting

Private High-Speed Rail Pioneer iryo Becomes First UATP Rail Merchant in Spain

American Airlines to present at 2025 J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference

HRS, Leading Global Corporate Hotel and Meeting Management Platform, Joins UATP Network

UATP Announces Launch of Latest Issuer, TreviPay

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ANZLY

AVNT

BECN

BERY

FERG

FLXS

GOLLQ

JAPSY

JPNRF

PGTI

PSFE

QABSY

QUBSF

RDUS

SIEGY

STLD

TKHVY

TSX:AC

TYO:9201

UNVR

XONE

Allegiant Travel

Alaska Air Gr

Azul S.A. American Depositary Shares (each representing three preferred shares)

Azul

Blade Air Mobility, Inc. - Class A Common Stock

Blade Air Mobility

Copa Holdings

Delta Air Lines

flyExclusive

JetBlue Airways Corporation - Common Stock

JetBlue Airways

Joby Aviation

Jet AI

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. American Depositary Shares (each representing two thousand (2,000) shares of Common Stock)

LATAM Airlines Group

Southwest Airlines

Mesa Air Gr

Ryanair Holdings plc - American Depositary Shares, each representing five Ordinary Shares

Ryanair Hldgs

SkyWest

Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. - Common Stock

Sun Country Airlines

Volato Group

Surf Air Mobility

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. - Common Stock

United Airlines Holdings

Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. - Common Stock

Frontier Group Holdings

Wheels Up Experience Inc. Class A Common Stock

Wheels Up Experience

Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. American Depositary Shares, each representing ten (10) Ordinary Participation Certificates

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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
02:03 PMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$17.00	Mar 21, 2025	-11	21018	10905	134	15659	SWEEP	BULLISH
02:18 PMFeb 13, 2025	PUT	$13.00	Dec 19, 2025	262	5021	5000	33	15108	TRADE	BEARISH
01:43 PMFeb 13, 2025	PUT	$10.00	Jun 18, 2026	443	9000	9000	19	47012	TRADE	NEUTRAL