US Airlines Post $16 Million Q2 2026 Net Gain, Down Sharply Year on Year
US Airlines Gained $16 Million in Second Quarter 2026, a Decrease Over Second Quarter 2025 | Bureau of Transportation StatisticsLockU.S. Department of TransportationUnited States Department of Transportation(link is external)(link is external)(link is external)(link is external)(link is external)(link sends email)(link is external)(link is external)
Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) data show the 22 scheduled US passenger airlines reported a Q2 2026 after-tax net gain of $16 million and a pre-tax operating profit of $3.0 billion, versus a $4.0 billion after-tax net gain and $5.0 billion pre-tax operating gain in Q2 2025. Total Q2 2026 operating revenue was $75.6 billion, with fares at $55.9 billion (73.9% of revenue); total operating expenses were $72.6 billion. Domestic operations posted a $484 million after-tax net loss, while international operations posted a $500 million after-tax net gain. Systemwide net margin fell to 0.0% and operating margin to 4.0%.
Source:US BTS Statistical Releases · bts.gov