American Airlines News
New appointment for American Airlines
Suzanne Rubin has been named President of the American Airlines AAdvantage® program, succeeding Maya Leibman , recently promoted to American’s Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President – Information Technology.
American Airlines and OpenSkies sign new codeshare agreement
American Airlines and OpenSkies, a premium subsidiary of British Airways, American’s oneworld® and trans-Atlantic joint business partner, have signed a new codeshare agreement that gives American’s customers more travel options when flying to and from Europe and OpenSkies customers easier access to major business markets in the United States.
American Airlines and China’s Hainan Airlines announce joint cooperation
American Airlines and Beijing-based Hainan Airlines have signed an agreement to codeshare on each other’s flights and to offer their frequent flyer members new opportunities to earn and redeem miles/points, while providing new growth opportunities for American in China and for Hainan Airlines in the United States.
Alec Baldwin kicked off plane for mobile phone use
Alec Baldwin – star of American comedy 30 Rock – has been kicked off an American Airlines flight in the United States for playing popular online game Words with Friends. Baldwin was returning from hosting the People for the American Way 30th anniversary celebration at the Beverly Wilshire hotel in Los Angeles when the incident occurred.
oneworld seeks to reassure passengers following AA bankruptcy
American Airlines stressed earlier that it remains part of oneworld after its parent company AMR Corporation voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 reorganisation under United States law. American said it expects to continue normal business operations throughout the reorganisation process - with normal flight schedules operating, tickets and reservations honoured as usual, along with normal refunds and exchanges.
American Airlines finally enters bankruptcy proceedings
AMR Corporation, parent company to American Airlines, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States as it seeks to return to profitability. AMR, which also operates American Eagle, took the decision after the failure of the latest round of cost-cutting labour negotiations and is the last of the major American carriers to seek such protection.
American Airlines offers free in-flight shopping
Forget Black Friday or Cyber Monday, American Airlines customers will get a head start on holiday shopping with complimentary 30 minute shopping sessions at 35,000 feet. Running through January 2nd, 2012, customers travelling on American’s Wi-Fi-equipped aircraft can enjoy 30 minutes of free access to special discounts and in-air exclusives at top retailers with the Gogo Fly & Buy Holiday Store.
Gulf Air expands codeshare partnership with American Airlines
Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has further expanded its codeshare partnership with American Airlines adding 22 more cities in the US to its network. Gulf Air now offers more than 500 daily flights to 62 cities on the American Airlines network.
Orbitz issues statement following court’s dismissal of lawsuit by American Airlines
The following Orbitz Worldwide statement is in response to the court ruling granting Orbitz Worldwide’s motion to dismiss American Airlines’ federal antitrust claims.
American Airlines increases service to Venezuela
American Airlines, a member of the oneworld® alliance, today announced it is expanding its Venezuela service by increasing the number of weekly flights between New York and Caracas.
American Airlines teams up with Japan National Tourism Organization
American Airlines and fellow oneworld® alliance member Japan Airlines (JAL) currently offer convenient travel options to Japan from New York, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Beginning in spring 2012, service from Boston to Tokyo will also be available.
American Airlines and Qantas launch joint agreement
American Airlines and Qantas Airways today welcomed the U.S. Department of Transportation’s final approval of the airlines’ trans-Pacific joint business agreement (JBA), which will allow the carriers to coordinate services between the United States, Australia and New Zealand.