American Airlines News

American Airlines has launched daily non-stop service between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea - reinforcing American’s commitment to expanding and strengthening its global presence, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. Through American’s extensive network from Dallas/Fort Worth, customers travelling from South Korea now have one-stop access to nearly 200 additional destinations. → Read More

American Airlines mistakenly reported they were having an issue with the Sabre reservations system, which they subsequently corrected. → Read More

The proposed merger of American Airlines and US Airways has been approved by a judge in the United States. The decision, which had to be approved by a judge following American Airlines’ decision to enter bankruptcy protection in November 2011, moves the two companies one step closer to forming the largest carrier in the world. → Read More

Starting April 6, 2013, American Airlines will operate a weekly non-stop flight to Pointe-a-Pitre (PTP) from Miami, announces the Guadeloupe Islands Tourist Board. → Read More

Travelport and American Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of AMR Corporation, have today announced a new long-term, global distribution agreement. In addition to enabling continued access to shop and book the full content of flights marketed by American Airlines, the new agreement positions Travelport to become the first global distribution system to offer access to American’s other products and services. → Read More

American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia celebrate a key milestone today as fellow oneworld alliance member Finnair announces its intent to join the transatlantic joint business, established by the three airlines in October 2010. Once Finnair joins the transatlantic joint business later this year, customers in North America and Europe will have increased choice of flights and services as well as more convenient connections to flights across the Atlantic. → Read More

American Airlines has revealed that Bev Goulet has been promoted to senior vice president and chief integration officer for American Airlines. Last month, Goulet was appointed to lead the merger transition planning and integration coordination efforts with US Airways on behalf of American. → Read More

American Airlines today filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation for the right to fly additional United States – Brazil frequencies beginning in 2013 and 2014. American will use these frequencies to add one new daily round trip service from its Los Angeles and Chicago hubs to Sao Paulo, expanding the airline’s Latin American network footprint to provide even greater choices to its customers. → Read More

With recent news of a merger between American Airlines and US Airways, the airline industry seems to be headed toward four “super-airlines” dominating the market. Recent mergers have consolidated brands and routes across the country, but passengers do not benefit. → Read More

American Airlines parent AMR Corporation has agreed a merger with US Airways, ending weeks of speculation a deal was imminent. The boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement under which the companies will combine to create a premier global carrier, which will have an implied combined equity value of approximately $11 billion. → Read More

American Airlines has signed a 12-year capacity purchase agreement with Republic Airways to provide large regional jet flying for the first time in the company’s history. This agreement, which is subject to court approval, was enabled by the new pilot contract. → Read More