https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/american-united-southwest-scale-back-schedules-as-fuel-shock-reshapes-flyingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/american-united-southwest-scale-back-schedules-as-fuel-shock-reshapes-flyinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/american-united-southwest-scale-back-schedules-as-fuel-shock-reshapes-flying#u74869Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:46:00 +0000American, United, and Southwest are reducing flight schedules and capacity in response to a surge in jet fuel costs. United has already begun canceling flights and warning customers, while American and United have indicated that the fuel spike may necessitate further capacity cuts. Airlines are also eliminating cheaper flight options and maintaining high fares to offset costs. United's CFO warned that smaller competitors with weaker financial positions may not survive the current price spike.Why it mattersJet fuel is one of the largest operating expenses for airlines, making them highly s