What's happening with American Airlines stock on Friday? – American Airlines Gr (NASDAQ:AAL), Themes Airlines ETF (NASDAQ:AIRL)

American Airlines Group, Inc. EEL Shares are trading slightly lower on Friday.

The company is reportedly negotiating Citigroup, Inc. C its exclusive credit card partner, ending its long-standing partnership with Barclays PLC BCSwhich dates back to the airline's acquisition of US Airways in 2013, CNBC reported.

In March, Bloomberg reported that the airline was renegotiating its co-branded credit card deal to increase its share of a key revenue stream for U.S. airlines.

A Citigroup spokesperson told CNBC that the company continually works with its partners, including American Airlines, to find ways to improve customer products and promote shared value and growth.

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Recent news from CNBC suggests that the company's talks are still ongoing and the timing for closing a deal, subject to regulatory approval, remains uncertain.

However, there is a possibility that objections from U.S. regulators, including the Department of Transportation, could delay or even kill a deal between American Airlines and Citigroup, leaving the existing partnership with Barclays unchanged, CNBC warned.

According to Benzinga Pro, AAL stock has lost over 15% in the past year. Investors can participate in the stock via US Global Jets ETF NOZZLES And Themes Airlines ETF AIRL.

Price promotion: At last check on Friday, AAL shares were trading 1.17% lower at $10.98.

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