American Airlines Suspends 6 More U.S. Routes Starting In August Over Elevated Oil Prices

The Iran conflict has put pressure on airlines as fuel prices surge, and some have had to take drastic steps in the meantime. For example, Delta Air Lines abruptly suspended six domestic routes over fuel concerns in late April. Air Canada also canceled flights to airports in New York and Montreal, while ticket prices have also spiked to mitigate the higher fuel costs.

Now, American Airlines is reportedly halting six of its routes in the United States for two months this summer as elevated oil prices continue to pressure airline schedules, fares, and profitability.

The cuts also come as American Airlines has been warning investors about fuel costs affecting the company’s overhead. American lowered its 2026 profit forecast after “sky-high” jet fuel costs hurt margins, with the airline expecting its fuel bill to rise by more than $4 billion this year.