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American Airlines kicks off the AAdvantage program new year
With the start of a new AAdvantage® program year March 1, American Airlines is offering millions of members a launch pad to get a head start on status and rewards in 2025. For a limited time, AAdvantage® members may earn 500 additional Loyalty Points for each flight taken in March 2025 — up to 5,000 Loyalty Points total.
American joins Blue Lightning Initiative to continue fight against human trafficking
During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, American Airlines announced it is expanding its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by becoming a member of the Blue Lightning Initiative (BLI). This effort focuses on training airline and aviation personnel, ensuring they have the tools to better identify potential traffickers and victims.
American Airlines maintains AAdvantage status and reward levels for second year in a row
American Airlines continues to make the AAdvantage® program more rewarding for its members as it updates the industry’s longest-running loyalty program for 2025. For the second year in a row, the requirements for status and reward levels will remain the same, making it straightforward to achieve or retain status and all its benefits.
American Airlines is ready to welcome nearly 8.3 million customers for Thanksgiving travel
American Airlines is ready for the Thanksgiving holiday and expects to welcome nearly 8.3 million customers across more than 77,000 flights. This comes on the heels of a strong fall travel season, when the airline canceled the fewest flights in the industry during October.
Ciao Italia! American Airlines to offer largest-ever schedule to Italy in 2025
Start packing for next summer with more flights to Italy on American Airlines than ever before. Beginning May 2025, American will increase flights to Rome (FCO), Naples (NAP) and Venice (VCE). “As Italy continues to remain popular for summertime travel, American is making it easier than ever for customers to shop, dine or unwind in their favorite destinations,” said Brian Znotins, American’s Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning. “Whether reveling in the history of Rome or relaxing on a beach on the Mediterranean, American’s network will offer more ways for customers to plan their perfect itinerary.” Tickets will be available for purchase starting Nov. 4 on aa.com and American’s mobile app.
More choices mean more customizable experiences on American Airlines
Customers flying American Airlines continue to enjoy more choices to curate their travel experience thanks to new options onboard. From inflight entertainment and dining options to a rotating amenity kit program, there is something for everyone.
Ready for the first snowflake: How American prepares for deicing season
Parts of the U.S. are still feeling nearly triple-digit temperatures, but the American team is well underway with training to prepare for deicing season, which officially starts Oct. 1. Because every minute counts when it comes to getting an aircraft out on time, American’s specially trained deicing teams work to free aircraft of snow, ice or frost in an average of nine minutes.
American Airlines flight attendants ratify new agreement
American Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. The contract will deliver significant and immediate improvements in compensation, benefits and quality-of-life provisions.
American Airlines renews subscription with Sabre PRISM
Sabre, a leading software and technology company powering the global travel industry, has announced that American Airlines has renewed its subscription to PRISM, Sabre’s industry-leading corporate travel contract management solution used by more than 30 of the world’s premier airlines.
American Airlines becomes first US airline to launch automated tag for mobility devices
American Airlines is the first U.S. airline to launch an automated tag for mobility devices, part of an ongoing commitment to improve wheelchair and mobility device handling across its network. Developed in-house by American’s Technology team, the tags are currently used in the airports where American and its regional partners operate.
American Airlines releases 2023 Sustainability Report
American Airlines released its 2023 Sustainability Report today, documenting its work to advance the company’s strategy to address climate change and accelerate the broader solutions needed to decarbonize aviation, and sharing progress on other issues important to the company and its stakeholders — including safety, human capital and customer experience.
American Airlines commits to conditional purchase of 100 ZeroAvia hydrogen-powered engines
American Airlines has announced that it has entered into a conditional purchase agreement with clean aviation innovator ZeroAvia for 100 hydrogen-electric engines intended to power regional jet aircraft with zero inflight emissions save for water vapor.