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American Airlines reports huge losses for 2021
American Airlines has reported a net loss of $5.4 billion for 2021. However, the airline transported more than 165 million passengers last year, more than any other United States-based carrier.
American Airlines launches Aer Lingus codeshare deal
American Airlines and Aer Lingus have launched a codeshare agreement designed to make it easier to travel between the United States and Ireland.
Parker to step down as American Airlines chief executive
American Airlines has announced Doug Parker will retire as chief executive at the end of March. Robert Isom, currently president of American, will succeed him.
American Airlines launches Jamaica connections from Philadelphia
Jamaica has welcomed the arrival of American Airlines on a new flight from Philadelphia International Airport. The first plane touched down at Norman Manley International Airport earlier.
Government support moves American into black
American Airlines has reported a third-quarter net profit of $169 million, or $0.25 per diluted share. However, the figure includes more than $990 million in federal payroll support.
American Airlines signs IndiGo codeshare deal
American will launch new service between New York (JFK) and Delhi on October 31st and between Seattle and Bengaluru on January 4th next year.
American faces JetBlue lawsuit in United States
The US justice department has argued a growing alliance between the two carriers had created a “de facto merger” in the New York and Boston markets, reducing competition.
American takes stake in Gol as codeshare expands
American expects to increase commercial cooperation with Gol to accelerate growth and create a more seamless experience for all customers.
American Airlines to take stake in JetSmart
The proposed partnership would tie together the full-service, global presence of American with the complementary network of the ultra-low-cost carrier in South America.
Government support sees American return to profit
The company recognised $1.4 billion of net special credits during the three-month period, largely related to financial assistance received from government payroll support programs.
American Airlines flies Covid-19 vaccines to Guatemala
American Airlines has moved 1.5 million Covid-19 vaccine doses from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City on a Boeing 777-200 aircraft.
American Airlines takes Vertical Aerospace stake
American Airlines will invest in Vertical Aerospace, a leading UK-headquartered engineering and aeronautical business developing electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.