American Airlines News

American Airlines and Microsoft partnership aims to smooth travel experience
American Airlines and Microsoft are partnering to use technology to create more connected experiences for customers and staff, supporting the robust operations of the world’s largest airline.

American Airlines will get college football fans to End Zone with more fights and seats
American Airlines is throwing the penalty flag on connecting flights this fall by adding almost 70 nonstop flights for some of the most popular college football games.

American Airlines celebrates 250,000th veteran to participate in Honour Flight Programme
American Airlines is celebrating a historic milestone for the Honour Flight Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing veterans with once-in-a-lifetime trips to visit the nation’s capital and the memorials erected in honour of all those who have worn the US military uniform.

American Airlines emissions target approved
American Airlines has announced that the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a coalition that defines best practices in emissions reductions, has approved its 2035 target as consistent with levels to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. This makes American the first airline in the world with a science-based target approved by SBTi.

American Airlines and Expedia Group offer travellers more choice via scalable direct NDC connection
Travellers booking American Airlines flights on Expedia Group sites now have more options to customize their travel and choose elevated offers like Main Plus, following a renewed partnership between the two companies.
Meet the award-winning culinary experts changing the way you wine and dine with American Airlines
As part of an exclusive partnership with the James Beard Foundation, American Airlines welcomes Julia Coney and Ellie Krieger to its roster of award-winning culinary professionals.

New role for Laurence at American Airlines
American Airlines Group has announced the appointment of Scott Laurence to the role of senior vice president of partnership strategy. He has more than 25 years of aviation experience.

American launches overhauled AAdvantage program
American has relaunched its loyalty program, in a move it says will “reward members with enhanced benefits, more ways to earn status and the easiest way to unlock a world-class customer experience”.

American Airlines boosts regional fleet with Embraer deal
American Airlines has signed a firm order with Embraer for three new E175s. The aircraft will be operated by wholly-owned subsidiary, Envoy Air.

American Airlines finalises GOL stake
American Airlines has signed a definitive investment agreement with GOL, the largest airline in Brazil, deepening the relationship between the two carriers.
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British Airways prepares for Terminal 8 move at JFK
American Airlines and British Airways have confirmed plans to overhaul Terminal 8 at JFK Airport in New York. Both carriers will co-locate operations to the facility in December this year.

American Airlines reports huge losses for 2021
American Airlines has reported a net loss of $5.4 billion for 2021. However, the airline transported more than 165 million passengers last year, more than any other United States-based carrier.