American Airlines Group (AAL) shares plummeted 5.03% in Tuesday's pre-market trading session, extending losses for travel sector stocks.
The decline comes amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, which has raised significant concerns about rising fuel costs and widespread flight disruptions. Multiple global airlines have suspended commercial flights across the region, with critical airport hubs being targeted by missile and drone strikes.
American Airlines is among the carriers offering passengers options to change bookings for flights to several Middle Eastern destinations, including Abu Dhabi, Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, and Larnaca, through mid-March. The broader travel sector is facing pressure as investors brace for prolonged conflict and the associated surge in jet fuel prices.