Why American Airlines, Delta Air Lines And United Airlines Shares Are Falling Today

Shares of airline companies, including American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:AAL), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) and United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL), are all trading lower as the Russia-Ukraine conflict causes geopolitical uncertainty, which could weigh on travel demand.

Escalation of the conflict could pressure global travel sentiment, while surging fuel prices as a result of supply concerns could also impact the sector. 

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American Airlines is trading lower by 8.53% at $13.34.

Delta Air Lines is trading lower by 10.20% at $31.00.

United Airlines is trading lower by 12.70% at $32.04.