American Airlines News
American repays US$2.8bn in revolving credit facilities
American Airlines has repaid $2.8 billion in revolving loans, in the aggregate, under three separate revolving credit facilities in a liquidity-neutral transaction.
American repays Cares Act loans with new funding
American has completed a $10 billion financing deal backed by its AAdvantage program. The carrier said it would use a portion of the proceeds to prepay its secured loan from the US treasury.
American cuts airport contact in wake of Covid-19
American Airlines customers returning to travel this spring will notice several changes to flights designed to make travelling as touch-free as possible.
American builds presence in Texas with new Austin flights
American, the largest airline in Texas, is adding ten new, returning and seasonal routes to Texas’ capital city, connecting Austin with the world and the world with Austin.
American Airlines tops out LAX redevelopment
American Airlines is on a journey to redevelop its hub at Los Angeles International Airport and improve the customer experience at the two busiest domestic terminals.
Brown to join American Airlines board
American Airlines has announced the election of Adriane Brown, 62, to its board of directors. Brown will also serve on the audit and corporate governance and public responsibility committees.
American to launch JetBlue codeshare sales next week
American is also introducing 18 new routes beginning this summer, including six new routes from JFK to Latin America and the Caribbean.
American unveils plans to grow long-haul network this summer
American Airlines is strengthening its commitment to its Miami hub with the announcement of two new international routes to Tel Aviv and Paramaribo, Suriname, beginning this summer.
American Airlines welcomes Boeing 737 Max back to service
The flight comes after a host of measures by the airline, including flight control updates, maintenance work, fresh pilot training and meetings with flight crews to explain the changes.
American Airlines rolls out comprehensive domestic Covid-19 testing
The first airline to introduce pre-flight testing within the United States, American will provide access to LetsGetChecked for all domestic flights to states with Covid-19 travel restrictions.
Montana appointed treasurer with American Airlines
Meghan Montana will be responsible for the airline’s treasury activities, including corporate finance, global banking and cash management, as well as fleet transactions.
Heathrow commissions report into pre-flight testing
The results of pre-departure testing trials carried out by four transatlantic carriers at Heathrow will be brought together by a study commissioned by the airport.