American Airlines News
American Airlines reports $1.7bn profit for 2019
American Airlines made a profit of US$1.7 billion in financial 2019, as rising demand for travel offset costs incurred by the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max.
Znotins takes up key planning role with American Airlines
Brian Znotins will guide the development and implementation of American’s global network and hub strategy, including all route planning, slot management and long-range planning efforts.
American reaches 737 Max compensation deal with Boeing
American Airlines has reached an agreement with Boeing on compensation for financial damages incurred last year due to the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max aircraft. Details of the deal have been kept confidential.
Construction begins on JFK Terminal 8 upgrade
The launch was announced by American Airlines at an Association for a Better New York luncheon in Midtown alongside Atlantic joint business partners British Airways, New York governor Andrew Cuomo and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
New chief diversity officer for American Airlines
Kenneth Charles has been named chief inclusion and diversity officer at American Airlines. In this new role, Charles will lead American’s global inclusion and diversity strategies.
American Airlines signs Royal Air Maroc codeshare deal
American Airlines has launched a reciprocal codeshare agreement with Morocco’s largest airline, Royal Air Maroc. The deal will add new options for travel to Morocco from its launch on December 26th.
American launches passport scanning in updated app
American is the first airline to offer passport chip scanning that securely transmits passport information directly from the near field communication chip embedded in the passport.
American Airlines to launch 20 new routes next summer
American Airlines plans to launch an additional eight domestic routes next summer, offering customers a total of 20 new seasonal routes. New flights will be available for purchase from Monday.
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.