What a mess. The only real way out of this is diplomacy. It will be way too easy to periodically aim some drones at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. No one will insure these ships until this is over.

AA would have lost $6 billion + last year at these Fuel prices. Delta and United would have been closer to break even. So if only one major airline is crying to the government to help, will they get it? In a capitalist society one would think let the best companies win. All bets are off with the current administration. They seem to pick favorites. If I was Isom I would be concentrating on Washington. Touting the DCA dominance of AA and they need to survive.

AA has a young efficient fleet but global supply chain issues slow down parts. Those new efficient engines have high maintenance costs and need parts that are rare.

Current jet fuel costs are speculative. Another 1 to 2 weeks will be when they get more reactive. Supply and demand