American Airlines Flight Attendant Arrested After Being Accused Of Filming Girl In Bathroom
37-year old Estes Carter Thompson III was arrested by the FBI yesterday in Virginia after a 14-year old girl allegedly found a cell phone concealed with a "seat broken" sticker on the toilet seat lid. Thompson allegedly told the girl that the toilet seat was broken prior to her using the restroom. The girl's father allegedly went to confront Thompson, but was unable to as the flight attendant locked himself in the bathroom with his phone for three to five minutes.
This was an American Airlines flight from North Carolina to Boston. When the flight arrived at the destination, police reported that Thompson's cellphone had been restored to factory settings. Thompson's iCloud account was searched, and police allegedly found four videos when Thompson recorded a child using the airplane restrooms, as well as over 50 images of a 9 year-old girl flying as an unaccompanied minor, including photos of her sleeping. They also allegedly found hundreds of AI-generated images of child sexual abuse in the iCloud account.
"We take these allegations very seriously. They don't reflect our airline or our core mission of caring for people. We have been fully cooperating with law enforcement in its investigation as there is nothing more important than the safety and security of our customers and team," the airline said in a statement. Lawyers for the 14-year-old and her parents said American Airlines "knew or should have known the flight attendant was a danger." They are suing American Airlines, claiming the flight attendant was able to destroy evidence because other crew members didn't confiscate his phone.
American Airlines plane slips off 'snowy' runway in NY
An American Airlines plane skidded off the runway at New York's Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. The Embraer E145 American Airlines plane was carrying 53 passengers was making a 300-mile flight from Philadelphia International Airport, however the plan was nearly an hour behind schedule upon landing. It was 4PM EST when they landed, slipping off the runway in the process.
Video was shared on social media showing emergency service crews at the scene and firefighters escorting passengers through the snow-covered field. Fortunately, none of the 50+ passengers or crew members were injured.
American Airlines Ranks 3rd In On-Time Flight Rankings
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How Our Exclusive In-House Analysts Are Trading American Airlines
First let's break down some of the fundamental analysis factors of American Airlines $AAL.
- The company has a market cap of $8,992.72M and a total enterprise value of $39.62B.
- In terms of profitability, the company has a gross profit margin of 27.46%, EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) margin of 13.49%, and net profit margin of 3.04%. The company's return on equity is -33.74%, indicating a negative performance in this area.
- Looking at analyst estimates, the mean target price for American Airlines is $15.21. Current Price is $13.60. The consensus recommendation score is 2.71429, indicating a slightly bullish sentiment
- The company has reported the highest quarterly revenue in its history, driven by strong demand for international travel.
- Revenue estimates for the next few years show a positive trend, with an expected increase from $52.77B in 2023 to $59.32B in 2026
- Similarly, Earnings Per Share estimates are also showing growth, with an expected increase from $2.46 in 2023 to $4.67 in 2026. In terms of recent company transcripts, it's noted that the company is observing a shift in the mix of customer trips, with a decrease in purely business trips and an increase in blended style trips.
- The company is actively repositioning its network and making changes to its loyalty program to adapt to these shifting trends. Overall, American Airlines is facing challenges but is also making strategic adjustments to adapt to changing customer behaviors and market conditions.
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Now let's take a look at some technical analysis factors.
- The stock is currently trading at $13.60, which is 24.5% above its 52-week low of $10.92.
- A move from the current price to the 52-week high of $18.80 is a 38% increase.
- We are looking at $13.03 as our first support level, and $14.65 as our first resistance level. Current price is $13.60.
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Entry: Watching for price to break below $13.03, and then have a 4H candle close above $13.03 for entry.
Targets: $13.99, $14.49, $15.45, $18.80+
Stop Loss: $12
Trade Idea #2: Bullish
Entry: Watching for price to break above $14.65. Safer entry would be waiting for $14.65 to be retested as new support.
Targets: $15.45, $18.80+
Stop Loss: $13.49
Trade Idea #3: Bearish
Entry: Watching for price to break below $13.03, and then retest $13.03 as new resistance
Targets: $12.01, $11.61, $10.86
Stop Loss: $14.05
