American Airlines News
American Airlines assists customers affected by tropical storm Isaac
Due to the impact of Tropical Storm Isaac on operations across Southern Florida, American Airlines and American Eagle will offer their customers the convenience of changing their plans.
Travelport loses anti-trust claim against American Airlines
A US federal judge granted a motion from American Airlines to dismiss antitrust claims that were made against the carrier by Travelport.
American teams with BAGS VIP Luggage Deliver for new service
American Airlines has announced it will become the first United States airline to team up with BAGS VIP Luggage Delivery to launch a new service to help customers make their journey more relaxing and convenient. Beginning today, customers who purchase the new Baggage Delivery Service can bypass the airport baggage claim upon arrival and have their bags delivered to their office, home, hotel or wherever else their final destination may be.
American Airlines launches latest Direct Connect move
Priceline.com has become the first major online travel agency to sell American Airlines Preferred Seats. The product is exclusively available to travel agencies through American’s technologically advanced direct connection to its host reservations system.
American Airlines launches Preferred Seats discount
American Airlines is offering a 25% discount for preferred seats until Sunday August 5th. The move will cut out the global distribution systems.
American Airlines outlines new interiors for narrow body deliveries
American Airlines has continued plans to enhance and modernise travel with an announcement of customer-pleasing interiors onboard its more than 200 new narrow body deliveries from Airbus and Boeing. These deliveries are a part of the previously announced order for 460 new aircraft.
American’s direct connect link to be used by Wooba
American Airlines, a founding member of the oneworld alliance, today announced that Brazilian travel technology company Wooba has agreed to use American’s direct connect link to access American’s travel products, services and personalisation capabilities.
Brazil travel tech provider to use American Airlines Direct Connect
American Airlines, a founding member of the oneworld alliance, today announced that Brazilian travel technology company ArgoIT has agreed to use American’s direct connect link to access the airline’s travel products, services and personalisation capabilities.
American Airlines increases service between United States and Brazil
Having received approval from both U.S. and Brazilian authorities, American Airlines will launch 17 additional frequencies between the United States and Brazil beginning this fall. These new routes provide American’s customers with even more choices and seamless travel options when traveling to and from Latin America.
American Airlines considers merger options
AMR Corp - the bankrupt parent of American Airlines - has confirmed it will consider possible options for a merger as it continued to battle back toward profitability. The move is designed to placate creditors, many of whom are less than impressed with its standalone restructuring plan.
American Airlines brings personalised check-in to Miami International Airport
Just in time for the busiest travel week of the summer, American Airlines premium customers at Miami International Airport (MIA) will enjoy an expedited and personalised check-in experience as American opens its second Flagship Check-In. Like Flagship Check-In at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), this exclusive check-in experience at MIA is designed to enhance and customise the travel experience for a select group of American’s high-value customers.
American Airlines finds resilience among business travellers
American Airlines has released results of an online survey of more than 1,100 Business ExtrAA travel managers of small- and medium-size businesses. The survey shows 71 per cent of these travel managers estimate the economic outlook for their companies is expected to improve in the next 12 to 18 months.