American Airlines (AAL) rose 5% to $12.27, United Airlines (UAL) gained 3% to $98.46 and Delta Air Lines (DAL) climbed 3% to $76.75 as West Texas Intermediate crude fell 1.5% to $97.05 per barrel. Jet fuel is among the airlines' largest costs, and most U.S. carriers don't hedge fuel, so lower oil prices ease margin pressure. American has guided to a loss per share for Q3 2026, though analysts expect higher revenue than a year earlier after record operating revenue in Q2. The U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS) rose 4% to $26.71, while the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) gained 0.6% to $771.16. The article suggests American's pre-earnings gain may reflect positioning ahead of the report, which could reverse quickly if results or commentary fall short.
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