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American Airlines completes electronic flight bag implementation
American Airlines has completed the successful rollout of its industry-leading Electronic Flight Bag program with the discontinuation of paper revisions to terminal charts, making it the first major commercial airline to fully utilise tablets in all cockpits during all phases of flight. In April, American completed testing on its Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft and has secured FAA approval to use the Apple iPad on all of its current fleet types.
American Airlines launches nonstop service between New York and Dublin
American Airlines today launches daily nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Dublin Airport (DUB), adding a new destination to American’s extensive network and giving customers traveling from Dublin nonstop connections out of JFK to cities throughout North, Central and South America.
American Airlines adds Milan service
American Airlines is launching a daily nonstop service between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Malpensa Airport (MXP) in Milan – further strengthening American’s position as a premier provider of international travel to Europe.
American Airlines launches Seoul flights from Fort Worth
American Airlines has launched daily non-stop service between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea - reinforcing American’s commitment to expanding and strengthening its global presence, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. Through American’s extensive network from Dallas/Fort Worth, customers travelling from South Korea now have one-stop access to nearly 200 additional destinations.
Sabre statement regarding American Airlines outage
American Airlines mistakenly reported they were having an issue with the Sabre reservations system, which they subsequently corrected.
American Airlines adding nine new destinations from LAX this year
American Airlines is significantly expanding its services from Los Angeles International Airport this year, strengthening one of its key hubs and providing more access for customers across its growing global network. In addition to American’s new service between Los Angeles and Raleigh/Durham, N.C., which began on April 2nd, American will begin serving seven additional destinations this summer.
American Airlines gets green light on US Airways deal
The proposed merger of American Airlines and US Airways has been approved by a judge in the United States. The decision, which had to be approved by a judge following American Airlines’ decision to enter bankruptcy protection in November 2011, moves the two companies one step closer to forming the largest carrier in the world.
French Caribbean Guadeloupe Islands have never been so close
Starting April 6, 2013, American Airlines will operate a weekly non-stop flight to Pointe-a-Pitre (PTP) from Miami, announces the Guadeloupe Islands Tourist Board.
Travelport patches up differences with American Airlines
Travelport and American Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of AMR Corporation, have today announced a new long-term, global distribution agreement. In addition to enabling continued access to shop and book the full content of flights marketed by American Airlines, the new agreement positions Travelport to become the first global distribution system to offer access to American’s other products and services.
Finnair enters joint business with oneworld partners
American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia celebrate a key milestone today as fellow oneworld alliance member Finnair announces its intent to join the transatlantic joint business, established by the three airlines in October 2010. Once Finnair joins the transatlantic joint business later this year, customers in North America and Europe will have increased choice of flights and services as well as more convenient connections to flights across the Atlantic.
American Airlines announces leadership changes
American Airlines has revealed that Bev Goulet has been promoted to senior vice president and chief integration officer for American Airlines. Last month, Goulet was appointed to lead the merger transition planning and integration coordination efforts with US Airways on behalf of American.
American Airlines applies for additional service to Brazil
American Airlines today filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation for the right to fly additional United States – Brazil frequencies beginning in 2013 and 2014. American will use these frequencies to add one new daily round trip service from its Los Angeles and Chicago hubs to Sao Paulo, expanding the airline’s Latin American network footprint to provide even greater choices to its customers.