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Regional Expenses
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
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Our regional carriers provide scheduled air transportation under the brand name “American Eagle.” The American Eagle carriers include our wholly-owned regional carriers as well as third-party regional carriers. Our regional carrier arrangements are principally in the form of capacity purchase agreements. Expenses, excluding fuel expense, associated with American Eagle operations are classified as regional expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Regional expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include $91 million and $81 million of depreciation and amortization, respectively, and $2 million of aircraft rent in each period. Regional expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include $183 million and $160 million of depreciation and amortization, respectively, and $4 million and $5 million of aircraft rent, respectively.
During the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, we recognized $187 million and $174 million, respectively, of expense under our capacity purchase agreement with Republic Airways Inc. (Republic). During the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, we recognized $364 million and $342 million, respectively, of expense under our capacity purchase agreement with Republic. We hold a 20.8% equity interest in Republic Airways Holdings Inc., the parent company of Republic.
American Airlines, Inc.  
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American’s regional carriers provide scheduled air transportation under the brand name “American Eagle.” The American Eagle carriers include AAG’s wholly-owned regional carriers as well as third-party regional carriers. American’s regional carrier arrangements are principally in the form of capacity purchase agreements. Expenses, excluding fuel expense, associated with American Eagle operations are classified as regional expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Regional expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include $77 million and $72 million of depreciation and amortization, respectively, and $2 million of aircraft rent in each period. Regional expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 include $154 million and $141 million of depreciation and amortization, respectively, and $4 million and $5 million of aircraft rent, respectively.
During the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, American recognized $187 million and $174 million, respectively, of expense under its capacity purchase agreement with Republic Airways Inc. (Republic). During the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, American recognized $364 million and $342 million, respectively, of expense under its capacity purchase agreement with Republic. American holds a 20.8% equity interest in Republic Airways Holdings Inc., the parent company of Republic.