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Regional Expenses
9 Months Ended
Sep. 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 September 30, 2026 and 2025 include $93 million and $84 million of depreciation and amortization, respectively, and $2 million of aircraft rent in each period. Regional expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 include $276 million and $244 million of depreciation and amortization, respectively, and $6 million and $7 million of aircraft rent, respectively.
During the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, we recognized $184 million and $177 million, respectively, of expense under our capacity purchase agreement with Republic Airways Inc. (Republic). During the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, we recognized $548 million and $519 million, respectively, of expense under our capacity purchase agreement with Republic. We hold a 20.8% equity interest in Republic Holdings, 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 September 30, 2026 and 2025 include $78 million and $75 million of depreciation and amortization, respectively, and $2 million of aircraft rent in each period. Regional expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 include $232 million and $216 million of depreciation and amortization, respectively, and $6 million and $7 million of aircraft rent, respectively.
During the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, American recognized $184 million and $177 million, respectively, of expense under its capacity purchase agreement with Republic Airways Inc. (Republic). During the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, American recognized $548 million and $519 million, respectively, of expense under its capacity purchase agreement with Republic. American holds a 20.8% equity interest in Republic Holdings, the parent company of Republic.