Replies to post #17921 on American Airlines Group Inc (AAL)

[thewhale]

Exactly. Here's a side-by-side comparison of key metrics between UAL and AAL:

2Q Results (cents)

UAL
CASM 9.73
PRASM 14.21
Yield 16.66

AAL
CASM 8.55*
PRASM 14.57*
Yield 17.34*

* Better

Operating cost per available seat mile (CASM) — Operating expenses divided by ASMs (excluding fuel and special items).

Passenger revenue per available seat mile (PRASM) — Passenger revenues divided by ASMs.

Yield — A measure of airline revenue derived by dividing passenger revenue by RPMs.