American Airlines News
American Airlines takes Vertical Aerospace stake
American Airlines will invest in Vertical Aerospace, a leading UK-headquartered engineering and aeronautical business developing electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.
Aviation leaders demand US-UK travel corridor
Ahead of the G7 meeting in Cornwall later this month, aviation leaders from the UK and US said the lifting of restrictions was essential to igniting an economic recovery.
American Airlines to offer new testing options
American Airlines is expanding its pre-flight Covid-19 testing program with new self-administered and more in-person testing options to make travel easier and safer for its customers.
Brown appointed chief people officer with American
In this role, Mecole Brown will lead all aspects of global talent and recruitment, benefits and compensation, people operations and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Airlines urge governments to replace quarantine with testing
The results of a joint trial conducted by American Airlines, British Airways and the oneworld Alliance reveal that a comprehensive Covid-19 testing programme can help re-open international travel.
American Airlines reopens more Admiral lounges
As American continues welcoming customers back to the skies, the airline is reopening additional Admirals Club lounges and adding enhancements to give customers more peace of mind.
American prepares for recovery after challenging first quarter
American Airlines has reported first-quarter revenue of $4 billion, down 53 per cent year-over-year. At the same time, total available seat miles saw a 39 per cent year-over-year reduction.
American Airlines expands JetBlue alliance
American Airlines and JetBlue are making it easy for customers to return to travel while continuing to deliver on the promise of growth and customer choice as a result of their north-east alliance.
American Airlines debuts new concourse in Washington
American Airlines has begun welcoming customers to a new 14-gate regional concourse at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The facility is designed to replace Gate 35X.
Bottoms up: American to offer drinks from next month
To the relief of passengers, American Airlines will reintroduce full beverage service in all domestic premium cabins from May. The service will return to the main cabin the following month.
American Airlines boosts domestic travel in US
Based on current customer demand projections, American intends to operate a schedule with domestic capacity almost equal to 2019 over the summer months.
American repays US$2.8bn in revolving credit facilities
American Airlines has repaid $2.8 billion in revolving loans, in the aggregate, under three separate revolving credit facilities in a liquidity-neutral transaction.