An American Eagle and American Airlines plane sits on the tarmac at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on July 2. American and United airlines both reported their first operating profit since the start of the pandemic.
Mandatory Credit:	Stefani Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images

An American Eagle and American Airlines plane sits on the tarmac at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on July 2. American and United airlines both reported their first operating profit since the start of the pandemic.
Mandatory Credit: Stefani Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images

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American and United airlines return to profitability

American and United airlines both reported their first operating profit since the start of the pandemic, as strong demand for air travel and high fares allowed the carriers to overcome rising fuel prices.