U.S. Airlines Cancel Over 12,000 Flights Due to Winter Storm Fern
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: seekingalpha
- Flight Cancellations: U.S. airlines have canceled over 12,000 flights due to Winter Storm Fern, with 4,000 cancellations on Saturday and more than 8,200 on Sunday, severely disrupting travel plans for millions of passengers.
- Widespread Impact: The storm is expected to affect over 180 million Americans, bringing dangerous ice, heavy snow, and life-threatening cold across the South, Midwest, and Northeast, likely leading to further delays and cancellations.
- Airlines' Response: Major carriers such as American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest have relaxed ticket change policies for affected travelers, aiming to alleviate passenger inconvenience and enhance customer satisfaction during this crisis.
- Market Reaction: While flight cancellations exert pressure on airline operations, companies like United Airlines remain focused on profitability, targeting an EPS of $12 to $14 for 2026, reflecting confidence in future market conditions.
Analyst Views on AAL
Wall Street analysts forecast AAL stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AAL is 17.44 USD with a low forecast of 10.00 USD and a high forecast of 21.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
15 Analyst Rating
7 Buy
7 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 15.020
Low
10.00
Averages
17.44
High
21.00
Current: 15.020
Low
10.00
Averages
17.44
High
21.00
About AAL
American Airlines Group Inc. is a holding company. Its primary business activity is the operation of a major network air carrier, providing scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo through its hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. and partner gateways, including in London, Doha, Madrid, Seattle/Tacoma, Sydney and Tokyo, among others. Together with its regional airline subsidiaries and third-party regional carriers operating as American Eagle. Its cargo division provides a wide range of freight and mail services, with facilities and interline connections available across the globe. It operates approximately 977 mainline aircraft supported by its regional airline subsidiaries and third-party regional carriers, which together operate an additional 585 regional aircraft. Its subsidiaries include American Airlines, Inc., Envoy Aviation Group Inc., PSA Airlines, Inc. and Piedmont Airlines, Inc.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
