American Airlines News
American Airlines to sponsor National Puerto Rican Day Parade
American Airlines will be the official airline sponsor for the June 10, 2012 National Puerto Rican Day Parade along Fifth Avenue in New York City.
American Airlines returns to Haneda Airport
American Airlines has resumed its flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Haneda Airport (HND) in Tokyo. Haneda is the closest airport to the central commercial area of Tokyo, and the flights will place travellers just 20 minutes away from key downtown business districts.
American celebrates 30 years flying to London
This May, American celebrates 30 years of flying from London to Dallas, USA. The first flight took place five days after the US government had approved nonstop Boeing 747 services from Dallas/Fort Worth to London.
American Airlines to refresh international widebody fleet
American Airlines has taken the next step in its fleet modernisation plan - to ensure that its customers are flying onboard one of the most modern fleets in the industry. Progress includes an investment of several hundreds millions of dollars to redesign and refresh the airline’s international widebody aircraft - a demonstration of the forward movement of the company’s business plan.
American Airlines to launch new service between Miami And Seattle
American Airlines will begin new service between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on June 14. “We are very excited to be launching this new route for our Miami and Seattle customers,” said Marilyn DeVoe, American’s Vice President – Miami.
American Airlines and JAL roll out joint promotion
To commemorate the one-year anniversary of their Pacific Joint Business, American Airlines and Japan Airlines (JAL) have launched special promotions, including a fare sale for travel on flights between the continental United States and Japan.
American Airlines continues fleet modernisation
American Airlines today announced plans to outfit its entire mainline fleet with Main Cabin Extra, which will offer more leg room as well as priority boarding. American plans to begin installations this year, and over time will update all of its existing aircraft. New Boeing 737-800 aircraft being delivered to American will come equipped with Main Cabin Extra seating beginning this fall. Anticipated future aircraft, including Airbus A321s, and A319s, and Boeing 777-300ERs and 787s, will also offer Main Cabin Extra.
American Airlines, British Airways offer seamless service to India with new codeshare agreement
American Airlines and British Airways have received approval from the Indian government to place the AA* code on British Airways flights from London to the following Indian cities: Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai. The new codeshare flights are scheduled to go on sale today with the first travel date starting March 29. This new codeshare agreement provides American customers more convenient choices and greater connectivity when traveling to India.
American Airlines and China’s Hainan Airlines launch new codeshare service
American Airlines and Beijing-based Hainan Airlines have implemented their new codeshare agreement, providing significant growth opportunities for American in China and for Hainan in the United States. Customers can now book these new codeshare flights for travel beginning March 25.
American Airlines to roll out Main Cabin Extra
American Airlines has announced plans to outfit its entire mainline fleet with Main Cabin Extra, which will offer more leg room as well as priority boarding. American plans to begin installations this year, and over time will update all of its existing aircraft.
American Airlines announces nonstop service between Washington Reagan - Los Angeles
American Airlines, a founding member of the oneworld alliance, today announced it will launch new nonstop two-class Boeing 757 service between Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on June 14, 2012. The new service will complement American’s three existing daily round-trip flights between LAX and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).