NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) Oct. 19, 2005--AMR Corp. (B-/Stable/--) today reported a third-quarter net loss of $153 million ($95 million before several special items). The result is mildly disappointing in the context of the company's second-quarter profit and a profit reported today by competitor Continental Airlines Inc. Still, the results are understandable given very high fuel prices, not fully offset by improved pricing, and are less than the 2004 third-quarter loss of $214 million. Standard&Poor's Ratings Services said the announcement has no effect on its ratings or outlook for the company. AMR faced $525 million (up 44.9%) of added fuel expense compared to the prior year period, though it managed to reduce nonfuel cost per available seat
