3Q15 turned out to be the most profitable quarter in history for American Airlines Group (AAL). The airline’s record quarterly profit numbers stood at $1.9 billion, excluding net special charges of $1.6 billion.

This is a growth of 54% year-over-year (or YoY) from the same quarter last year, amounting to diluted earnings per share of $2.77 as compared to 3Q14’s $1.66 diluted earnings per share on a net profit of $942 million. On a GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) basis, American Airlines’ net profit was $1.7 billion or $2.49 diluted earnings per share.

Apart from record profits, the airline also set a new record. Its 3Q15 pretax margin stood at 17.7%, a growth of 6.7% from last year.