American Airlines Group reports March traffic

American Airlines Group total revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for March 2017 were 18.8 billion, down 1.2 percent versus March 2016. Total capacity was 23.0 billion available seat miles (ASMs), down 0.9 percent versus March 2016. Total passenger load factor was 81.5 percent, down 0.2 percentage points versus March 2016. The airline expects its first quarter 2017 total revenue per available seat mile (TRASM) to be up approximately 2 percent to 4 percent year-over-year. In addition, the Company expects its first quarter pre-tax margin excluding special items to be between 4 percent and 6 percent. This compares to prior guidance which