American Airlines News

Snowball Express transports Gold Star Families to new holiday traditions
In partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation, American Airlines to let good takes flight as Snowball Express returned.

Ford International Airport welcomes American Airlines service to New York’s LaGuardia Airport
Starting May 5, 2023, Gerald R. Ford International Airport will increase its connectivity to the Northeast with additional service to New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) on American Airlines.

American Airlines to Offer AAdvantage Members More Rewards
American Airlines continues to evolve its AAdvantage® program to deliver more value for all members throughout their journey. Members will enjoy new benefits and earn rewards before, between, and beyond status levels.

The Northeast Alliance Adds 10 More Destinations, Providing More Choice and Service to Customers
American Airlines and JetBlue Airways are further increasing competition for travelers in the Northeast. The airlines announced they are adding a variety of new nonstop destinations from New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) in 2023.

British Airways and American Airlines co-locate operations at newly renovated Terminal 8 at New York
American Airlines and British Airways are ready to welcome customers to the newly renovated Terminal 8 at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.

American Airlines Cadet Academy Announces New Partnership With Spartan College of Aeronautics
American Airlines and Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology announce a new partnership to expand the American Airlines Cadet Academy for aspiring pilots. Spartan, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the Cadet Academy’s first collegiate partner offering an Associate of Applied Science degree in Aviation Flight and increases its training network to five locations.

American has signed long-term distribution deals with Amadeus, Sabre and Travelport.
American Airlines has signed new long-term agreements with the three major global distribution systems — Amadeus, Sabre and Travelport — to continue to provide easy ways for customers to purchase travel from American

American Airlines has taken delivery of its 50th Boeing 787
Today, American Airlines has taken delivery of its 50th Boeing 787. The carrier has been busy taking on Dreamliners as of late.

American Airlines Makes Equity Investment in Universal Hydrogen
American Airlines today announced its strategic equity investment in Universal Hydrogen Co., a company building a green hydrogen distribution and logistics network for aviation. The investment supports American’s science based targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2035, and ultimately its commitment to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2050

American Airlines Raises Nearly $2.5 Million for Lifesaving Cancer Research
Through its annual fundraising campaign with Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), American Airlines raises nearly $2.5 million for innovative and life-saving cancer research. This donation is the largest single contribution the airline has made to SU2C since joining forces in 2016. Over its six-year collaboration, American has raised a total of $13.5 million to benefit SU2C and its mission to make every cancer patient a long-term survivor.

American Airlines Introduces New Flagship Suite® Seats
A Private Premium Experience in the Sky: American Airlines Introduces New Flagship Suite® Seats

American Airlines and Citi Celebrate 35 years of Partnership
One of the travel industry’s first co-branded credit cards is turning 35, and to celebrate this important milestone, American Airlines and Citi are rewarding the loyalty of millions of Citi/AAdvantage® cardmembers with a series of exclusive events and promotions to fulfill their travel dreams.