Both DL and UAL are expected to have to PAY more than $1.3 Billion more than AA for fuel in 2015 due to less wisely planned financial planning for fuel expenses, including costly, unnecessary fuel hedges. Fuel hedges have not paid off for years.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/american-positioned-to-save-more-than-rival-airlines-on-jet-fuel-in-2015-2015-01-02?link=sfmw
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/american-positioned-to-save-more-than-rival-airlines-on-jet-fuel-in-2015-2015-01-02?link=sfmw