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American Airlines seeks to grow Haneda services
American Airlines has submitted an application to the United States department of transportation to operate additional service to Tokyo Haneda. The proposed new flights will take off from Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
British Airways to join American Airlines in Terminal 8 at JFK New York
Moving under the same roof will allow American and British Airways to offer enhanced service between New York and London, further strengthening the airlines’ Atlantic joint business partnership.
American Airlines welcomes first A321neo to fleet
American Airlines has taken delivery of the first of 100 A321neos on order from Airbus, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines. The aircraft, MSN8647, departed Hamburg earlier for the trans-Atlantic ferry flight to Pittsburgh where American’s technicians will get the A321neo ready for customer flights.
American Airlines welcomes bumper profits for 2018
The US-based giant said it had made a full-year net profit of $1.4 billion, or $2.1 billion excluding net special items.
American Airlines rejigs safety leadership
American Airlines has confirmed that Kevin Brickner, who currently serves as vice president of safety and operations integration, as well as the airline’s certificated director of safety, has been promoted to senior vice president of technical operations.
Owens appointed corporate controller at American Airlines
American Airlines has announced that Angie Owens will succeed Mike Carreon as vice president and corporate controller. She will take up the role on March 1st.
American Airlines launches biometric boarding at LAX
Better boarding for American Airlines customers has arrived at Los Angeles International Airport with the launch of the carrier’s first-ever biometric boarding pilot program.
American Airlines welcomes new concourse at LaGuardia Airport, New York
The construction of the new concourse is the first step in the reimagining of Terminal B, where American has exclusively operated since December 2017.
American Airlines deepens relationship with China Southern
American Airlines and China Southern Airlines are taking steps to strengthen their partnership with a significant expansion of codeshare cooperation and the launch of reciprocal frequent flyer benefits and lounge access.
American receives approval for LATAM joint business agreement in Chile
The court of free competition in Chile has approved the joint business agreement between American Airlines and the LATAM Airlines Group for both their passenger and cargo businesses.
Higher fuel prices hit profits at American Airlines
American Airlines Group has reported pre-tax earnings for the third quarter, excluding net special items, of $688 million. The figure is a $485 million decrease from the third quarter of 2017, driven by higher fuel prices.
Breaking Travel News investigates: American breaks ground on $1.6b Los Angeles modernisation project
American Airlines and Los Angeles World Airports have officially broke ground on a $1.6 billion modernisation project to fully reimagine Los Angeles International Airport Terminals 4 and 5.