American Airlines CEO Robert Isom outlines a strategy to narrow a more than $3 billion profit gap with competitors United and Delta. Across reporting from CNBC and Simple Flying, the plan centers on improving the airline’s reliability, making targeted investments in premium products, and expanding its wide-body fleet. The company says it is working to strengthen operational performance, with reliability improvements intended to reduce disruptions and improve the customer experience. Isom also points to enhancing the premium cabin offering, including investing in additional premium seats and lounges. On fleet plans, the airline is considering aircraft from both Boeing and Airbus as it evaluates options for ordering new wide-body jets. The CEO frames these steps as part of a broader effort to increase profitability relative to rivals and close the identified earnings shortfall. While specific financial targets and timelines are discussed in general terms, both sources agree that the approach combines operational changes, cabin upgrades, and fleet modernization.