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American Airlines launches new Auckland flights from Los Angeles
American Airlines customers can now customers enjoy a new service to Auckland, when the world’s largest airline introduces its daily service from Los Angeles International Airport. For passengers travelling from, or connecting via London Heathrow Airport, the new route offers a gateway from London to New Zealand, building on American’s growing trans-pacific network.
American Airlines puts Belize on the map for UK visitors
From November, Britons will be able to fly return to Belize City without an overnight connection in the US or Mexico, making this Central American destination more accessible for the first time. Launching on November 4th, in conjunction with the start of Belize’s high visitor season, new outbound flights will operate four days a week on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday while new inbound flights will operate daily.
AA makes changes to loyalty programme
American Airlines is taking the next step in the evolution of its AAdvantage loyalty program, shifting to award miles based on the price of a ticket. The AAdvantage program will also make changes to how members qualify for elite status and introduce a new elite level in 2017.
New leadership for American Airlines in Hong Kong
American Airlines has appointed Thomas Scruby as commercial director of Hong Kong and offline markets (Macau, Taiwan, Southern China and South East Asia). Based in Hong Kong, Scruby will oversee all sales and commercial activities for American Airlines across these markets. He joins American from oneworld partner LATAM Airlines Group where he served as Asia commercial director, overseeing the development of commercial strategy for Hong Kong and pan-Asia markets.
American Airlines seeks to launch new Beijing flights
American Airlines has submitted an application to the United States department of transportation for daily service between Los Angeles International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport. “This new route would solidify Los Angeles as American’s West Coast gateway to Asia and it would be our only Beijing access from the western United States, creating new connections to one of Asia’s major business and leisure destinations,” said Andrew Nocella, chief marketing officer for American Airlines.
American Airlines to bring Dreamliner to Manchester-Chicago route
American Airlines has introduced the latest addition to its fleet, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, into service from Manchester Airport to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. American’s 787-8 features a state-of-the-art on-board experience including satellite Wi-Fi to keep customers connected while travelling, as well as higher humidity and pressurisation, leaving customers more refreshed after their flight.
American carriers line up to offer Cuba services
United Airlines has submitted its formal application to the US department of transportation for authority to provide service from four of its largest US gateway cities – Newark/New York, Houston, Washington, D.C. and Chicago – to Havana’s José Martí International Airport. At the same time American Airlines issued proposal to operate scheduled services, including ten daily frequencies to Havana from American’s Latin America gateway hub in Miami.
American Airlines links with Uber for door-to-door service
American Airlines is partnering with Uber to create a door-to-door streamlined service to help customers get from home or work to the airport and back The companies will work together to provide customers faster service, better airport navigation, rider promotions and mileage promotions.
Sabre, American Airlines ink deal
American Airlines and Sabre Corporation announced the availability of American’s Preferred and Main Cabin Extra Seats through Sabre’s travel marketplace using NDC-based technology standards. This launch represents both companies’ first implementation of NDC technology standards for ancillaries sold through a global distribution system (GDS).
American Airlines pilot dies on board US flight
An American Airlines pilot has died on-board an overnight flight from Phoenix to Boston in the United States. The pilot suffered a medical emergency during the flight, the airline has confirmed. The flight - AA 550 – landed safely when the co-pilot took the control of the aircraft and diverted to Syracuse, New York.
Expedia renews deal with American Airlines
Expedia is renewing its agreement with American Airlines Group for distribution of American Airlines and US Airways flights on Expedia, Travelocity and Hotwire sites.
American carriers ban game trophies from flights
Delta Air Lines has said it will ban shipment of all lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros and buffalo trophies worldwide as freight. The news follows a similar announcement from American Airlines earlier. Both airlines acted to ban the shipment of big-game trophies on flights after the illegal killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe.