American Airlines News
Etihad Airways and American Airlines strengthen ties
Etihad Airways, voted “World’s Leading Airline” by World Travel Awards, and American Airlines have announced that they will build on their existing codeshare relationship by offering their passengers the opportunity to earn frequent flyer miles on flights booked on each other’s networks.
American Airlines Adds Sabre to Federal Antitrust Lawsuit
American Airlines today added Sabre Holdings Corp., to the federal antitrust lawsuit originally filed in April 2011 against Travelport, LLC. The amended lawsuit, seeks to stop exclusionary, anti-consumer and anti-competitive business practices of the defendants and recover monetary damages that American has incurred as a result of these harmful actions.
Etihad Airways and American Airlines enter frequent flyer agreement
Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi-based national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and American Airlines announced today that they will build on their existing codeshare relationship by offering their passengers the opportunity to earn frequent flyer miles on flights booked on each other’s flights.
Qantas, American move to deepen commercial ties
Qantas and American Airlines are seeking regulatory approval for a joint business agreement (JBA) on their services between Australia/New Zealand and the United States, within the these regions and beyond to third countries.
American Airlines resumes Lambert-St. Louis services
American Airlines has resumed service at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, operating its full schedule. Due to the severe storm that recently impacted the St. Louis airport, American will now depart from Concourse D. American’s ticket counter is still located in Terminal 1, Upper Level.
AMR Corp narrows losses despite fuel price rise
AMR Corp reported a first-quarter loss of $436 million earlier, as a 24.8 per cent increase in the price of fuel overcame higher air fares. The parent of American Airlines recorded a 9.2 per cent increase in revenue for the period, taking the total to $5.53 billion.
American eyes Eagle spin-off
American Airlines is close to spinning off its regional subsidiary, American Eagle, as part of a cost-cutting programme. It has been trying to offload Eagle since 2007 but shelved the plans due to the global downturn.
American Airlines files lawsuit against Travelport and Orbitz
American Airlines has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Travelport, LLC, and Orbitz Worldwide to stop exclusionary and anticompetitive business practices of the defendants and recover monetary damages that American has incurred as a result of these harmful actions.
Travelport dismisses AA’s allegations as “Ludicrous and Without Merit”
Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, today announces that it intends to vigorously defend against a ludicrous and meritless antitrust lawsuit filed by American Airlines (AA) in Fort Worth, TX.
American Airlines launches new Budapest to New York flight
Following the start of its joint business with British Airways and Iberia, American Airlines is to launch of a new non-stop daily service between Budapest (BUD) and New York (JFK) beginning 6th April 2011.
AA plane lands at Heathrow after problems
An American Airlines which was experiencing technical difficulties has landed safely at London Heathrow.
American Airlines starts Los Angeles-Shanghai service
American Airlines and its regional affiliate American Eagle today launched a significant service expansion from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with 10 new destinations, including new daily nonstop service to Shanghai.