American Airlines News Page 22
Fortson takes up Asia leadership role with American Airlines
Russ Fortson has taken up to the position of director Asia operations for American Airlines, responsible for airport operations in Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai. Fortson joins American from oneworld partner Cathay Pacific serving as manager customer services and product development, overseeing airport ground products and services worldwide for both Cathay Pacific and its subsidiary Dragonair.
American Airlines plane forced into landing as turbulence injures passengers
An American Airlines plane has been forced to make an emergency landing in Tokyo after several passengers and a member of staff were injured by severe turbulence. The plane was on route from Incheon in South Korea to Dallas when it was struck by the adverse weather.
Heathrow to welcome new American Philadelphia flight
American Airlines will give customers another choice for trans-Atlantic travel when it launches new daily daytime service from Philadelphia International Airport to London Heathrow Airport on March 29th, 2015. The new flight complements American’s existing PHL-LHR service and underscores the airline’s commitment to serving Philadelphia and creating the best network in the world with the most convenient options to get customers where they want to go.
American Airlines moves into Terminal 6 at Los Angeles airport
American Airlines has moved its operations to Terminal 6 at Los Angeles International Airport. As part of the move, American flights operated by US Airways will end operations at Terminal 3, and all US Airways ticketing and check-in, gates, baggage and customer service operations will begin at Terminal 6.
American Airlines to boosts London-Los Angeles services
American Airlines passengers can look forward to increased daily, direct services between London Heathrow Airport and Los Angeles International Airport when the world’s largest airline adds a new flight between the two cities beginning in March 2015. The new flight will be operated with the latest addition to American’s international fleet, the state-of-the-art, three-class Boeing 777-300ER.
American Airlines moves closer to US Airways integration
American Airlines and US Airways have reached a significant milestone in their merger today as the Cargo divisions combine under a single air waybill. The new entity currently brings in more than $800 million each year and moves more than one billion pounds of freight and mail annually.
American Airlines opens Japanese domestic market with Jetstar deal
American Airlines customers will now have greater access to domestic Japanese destinations thanks to a new codeshare agreement between American and Jetstar Japan. Under the new arrangement, American Airlines will place its ‘AA’ code on services operated by Jetstar Japan between Tokyo Narita International Airport and Fukuoka, Matsuyama, Okinawa (Naha), Osaka (Kansai) and Sapporo (Shin Chitose), with first flights under the codeshare starting October 26th, 2014.
American Airlines adds new flights to Atlanta
American Airlines is launching a nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport from March next year. The new flights will be served with Boeing 737-800 aircraft and will operate three times daily.
American Airlines to use electronic flight attendant manuals
American Airlines was the first airline with a paperless cockpit, and now American’s cabins are also paperless. The airline is the first mainline carrier to provide flight attendants with electronic manuals, accessible through a handheld tablet.
American Airlines back on Orbitz sites
Orbitz Worldwide has reached an agreement with American Airlines to continue to offer American Airlines and US Airways flights on all of its sites. Consumers should see all available flights immediately. All tickets previously purchased on Orbitz Worldwide sites remain valid.
Passenger figures continue to grow at American Airlines
American Airlines Group has reported July 2014 and year-to-date traffic results, revealing total revenue passenger miles for the month were 20.8 billion, up 1.1 per cent versus July 2013. Total capacity was 24.4 billion available seat miles, up 3.1 per cent versus July 2013.
Malaysia Airlines signs codeshare deal with AA
Malaysia Airlines and American Airlines, enhanced their current codeshare agreement by adding 260 domestic connecting flights to and from Los Angeles (LAX) and New York (JFK).