American Airlines was recovering slowly from winter storm Fern on Tuesday, as crews could not reach airplanes and Dallas remained "a skating rink."

American Airlines says first-quarter revenue should increase between 7% and 10% in comparison to last year and expects to have more than $2 billion in free cash flow in 2026. The Fort Worth carrier reported a fourth-quarter net income of $99 million on Tuesday and full-year net income of $111 million,

American expects to earn 7% to 10% more revenue in the first three months of 2026.

United Airlines says it will operate 750 daily departures at Chicago O'Hare this summer, the largest ORD operation ever.

If you absolutely have to travel, be prepared to roll with the punches. More flights are likely to get delayed or canceled as the storm progresses. Research your rebooking options and alternative itineraries in advance, and take advantage of airlines' self-service tools to avoid long lines at airport agent desks or long hold times on the phone.

By Rajesh Kumar Singh and Utkarsh Shetti CHICAGO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - American Airlines forecast 2026 profit above analysts' expectations on Tuesday, citing stronger demand for premium seats, a rebound in corporate travel and higher loyalty revenue even as a major winter storm is expected to weigh on first-quarter results.

Southwest Airlines just undid one of the features it is arguably the most famous for. Southwest Airlines officially concluded its 50-year tradition of open seating on Tuesday, transitioning to an assigned seating model to align with industry standards, according to USA Today.

The Dallas-based carrier has added flights from New England and Seattle to ferry fans who plan to attend the NFL’s biggest game.

On Jan. 27, 2026, investors weighed a profit miss, a shutdown, and storm hits against fresh long-term earnings guidance and analyst upgrades.