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American teams with BAGS VIP Luggage Deliver for new service

American teams with BAGS VIP Luggage Deliver for new service

6 August 2012 Airline News

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

American Airlines launches latest Direct Connect move

1 August 2012 Airline News

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 increases service between United States and Brazil

American Airlines increases service between United States and Brazil

16 July 2012 Press Release Airline News

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

American Airlines considers merger options

11 July 2012 Airline News

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

American Airlines brings personalised check-in to Miami International Airport

4 July 2012 Press Release Airline News Travel Technology News

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 finds resilience among business travellers

2 July 2012 Airline News

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.