American Airlines News
American Airlines expands service in South Florida
American Airlines will expand its presence in South Florida when it adds new service between Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles (LAX) as well as increase its service to Chicago O’Hare and Dallas/Fort Worth.
American Eagle pilots reach deal ahead of future spin-off
Pilots at American Eagle have reached a deal with employers designed to ensure job security should the carrier be spun off into a separate entity by owner AMR Corporation. AMR yesterday confirmed the carrier – which ferries passengers to American Airlines hub airports – could be spun off in order to allow it to grow and become more competitive.
Boeing and American Airlines Agree on Order for up to 300 Airplanes
Agreement includes 100 Next-Generation 737s with options for 40 more Commitment to order 100 737s with new engines and options for 60 more
American Airlines signs largest ever aircraft orders
American Airlines has signed deals for a total of 440 aircraft, with future purchase rights for 465 more, with both Boeing and Airbus. In a busy day for the carrier, parent AMR Corp also confirmed it would spin off American Eagle, while also releasing results showing it lost $286 million in the second quarter of 2011.
American Airlines links with Citi for new credit card
Citi Cards and American Airlines have confirmed they will launch a new addition to the 24-year Citi / AAdvantage credit card portfolio. The Citi ExecutiveSM / AAdvantage World Elite MasterCard will deliver exclusive elite-level travel services and experiences to American’s flyers.
American Airlines and Cathay Pacific expand codeshare agreement
American Airlines and its oneworld® alliance partner, Cathay Pacific, have expanded their codeshare relationship to include Cathay Pacific’s new daily service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Hong Kong International Airport, as well as Cathay’s existing daily service between Hong Kong and Ho Chi Minh City. The new Ho Chi Minh City codeshare gives American a stronger presence in Southeast Asia.
American Airlines moves in with Japan Airlines
American Airlines has confirmed it will be relocating its sales and marketing offices in Shanghai – moving in with oneworld partner Japan Airlines. To find out all the latest news and information while in Shanghai, City.Mobi has launched its new guide to the city.
American leads the industry with its mobile app offerings
American Airlines, World Travel Awards winner of North America’s Leading Airline 2010, continues its forward momentum in the mobile application space once again as it launches apps for BlackBerry® and Windows® Phone smartphones.
American Airlines and airberlin Expand Codeshare Agreement
American Airlines and future oneworld® alliance member, airberlin, have expanded their codeshare relationship to include airberlin’s new service between New York’s Kennedy International Airport and Berlin-Tegel. airberlin will fly the route four times per week.
American Airlines expands Cathay Pacific deal
oneworld alliance partner’s Cathay Pacific and American Airlines have expanded their codeshare agreement. The expansion will see the airline add 11 new destinations to its network in the United States.
Travelport wins Injunction against American Airlines
The Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois today entered an injunction against American Airlines (AA) overturning its prior ruling.
American Airlines row with online retailers deepens
American Airlines’ bitter dispute with online retailers has deepened after its talks with one of its distributors Sabre Holdings collapsed, with the two sides now exchanging lawsuits. Separately, the airline has also lost a court ruling, which has declared it must sell its flights on Orbitz.