American Airlines Vice Chair & CSO Steve Johnson to retire at year-end 2026

American Airlines Group Inc.

Steve Johnson, Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer, plans to retire at the end of 2026.
Johnson has been with the airline since 1995, including roles at America West and US Airways.
He led the commercial organization for 18 months and renegotiated the Citi agreement.
CEO Robert Isom thanked Johnson; no successor has been announced yet.

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Stephen L. Johnson

Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer

AAL · American Airlines Group Inc.

Filed: June 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET

On June 14, 2026, Stephen L. Johnson, Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer of American Airlines Group Inc. (the “Company”), the parent company of American Airlines, Inc., informed the Company of his plans to retire at the end of the year.

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Stephen L. Johnson departed as Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer at American Airlines Group Inc..

Action: retire
Role: Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer

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On June 14, 2026, Stephen L. Johnson, Vice Chair and Chief Strategy Officer of American Airlines Group Inc. (the “Company”), the parent company of American Airlines, Inc., informed the Company of his plans to retire at the end of the year.

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