American Airlines News
American Airlines adds new US Virgin Islands flight for summer
The United States Virgin Islands department of tourism has announced the addition of a third American Airlines daily flight between Miami and St. Croix next summer.
American Airlines to launch increased New Zealand connections
American Airlines has unveiled plans to launch the only non-stop service from Los Angeles International Airport to Christchurch, New Zealand, next October.
American Airlines reports strong third quarter earnings
American Airlines has reported third-quarter pre-tax income of $557 million. However, results were negatively impacted by the continued grounding of the Boeing 737 Max.
American Airlines expands Miami Heat partnership
Building on their 20-year relationship, American Airlines and the Miami Heat have announced a multiyear partnership for the airline to serve as the team’s official carrier.
American Airlines plans to relaunch Boeing 737 Max in January
American Airlines has said it expects to re-launch flights on the Boeing 737 Max in January. In a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission in the United States, the carrier said it anticipates impending software updates to the aircraft will lead to re-certification “later this year”.
American Airlines waves farewell to McDonnell Douglas MD-80
American Airlines is retiring the last of its McDonnell Douglas MD-80 planes. The remaining 26 aircraft are in the process of taking their final flights to Roswell, New Mexico.
American Airlines rolls out biometric boarding at Dallas Fort Worth
American customers traveling on select international departures from terminal D at the carrier’s largest hub can now enjoy additional convenience during the departure process.
American Airlines headed to Africa for first time in summer 2020
American Airlines has unveiled its summer 2020 international schedule, which includes new services to Casablanca, Tel Aviv, Krakow, Budapest and Prague. When American begins service to Morocco next year, it will be the airline’s first entrance into the African continent.
American Airlines stakes claim to NDC leadership
American Airlines, American Express Global Business Travel and Amadeus have announced what they are calling a “milestone” in travel retailing at the Global Business Travel Association Convention.
Aiyar appointed general counsel at American Airlines
American Airlines Group has confirmed that Priya Aiyar will join the airline as senior vice president and general counsel, succeeding Paul Jones, who retired from American earlier this year.
American Airlines to go triple daily on US Virgin Islands route
The US Virgin Islands department of tourism has announced the addition of a third American Airlines’ daily flight between Miami and St. Thomas in time for the winter season.
American Airlines reports strong profits for second quarter
American Airlines has reported a second quarter 2019 pre-tax profit of $882 million and net profit of $662 million. Excluding net special items, pre-tax profit and net profit rose more than five per cent to $1.1 billion and $810 million, respectively.