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American Airlines News

The latest news and analysis of American Airlines, including breaking news, executive interviews, earnings coverage, and analysis of its competitors.

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American Airlines Seeks to Repair Travel Agency Ties After Direct Bookings Strategy

American reintroduced its fares to the channels where travel agencies want to book them, and Isom acknowledged their absence was their biggest "pain point." The airline, too, will be feeling pain for some time.

Dennis Schaal | 4 months ago

American Airlines Seeks to Repair Travel Agency Ties After Direct Bookings Strategy

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American Airlines Profits Sink 46% as It Recovers From Direct Booking Blunder

American’s profits declined 46% in the second quarter as it reels from a controversial direct selling strategy and an imbalance in domestic seats.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 months ago

American Airlines Profits Sink 46% as It Recovers From Direct Booking Blunder

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Delta’s Meltdown Enters Day 4 After IT Outage

Delta entered another day of massive flight disruptions after an IT outage just days earlier overwhelmed its crew scheduling system.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 months ago

Delta’s Meltdown Enters Day 4 After IT Outage

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Delta CEO Apologizes for Ongoing Flight Disruptions Caused by IT Outage

Since Friday's outage, Delta has struggled to bounce back. CEO Ed Bastian said an issue with Delta's crew scheduling tool caused the continued flight disruptions.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 months ago

Delta CEO Apologizes for Ongoing Flight Disruptions Caused by IT Outage

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American Airlines Reaches Deal With Flight Attendants, Ending Years of Tense Negotiations

Negotiations between American and its flight attendants became so tense that their union told members to be prepared to strike this summer. The tentative deal now makes it unlikely that flight attendants could stage a summer strike.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 months ago

American Airlines Reaches Deal With Flight Attendants, Ending Years of Tense Negotiations

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One Software Update, a Global Airline Meltdown

An IT outage early Friday morning sent the world reeling as it affected banks, healthcare and airlines. The airline industry is currently experiencing thousands of disruptions, and it could take days for carriers to bounce back.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 months ago

One Software Update, a Global Airline Meltdown

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United Flight Attendants Plan to Vote on Strike Authorization as Tensions Rise

United flight attendants are the latest to consider a vote to authorize a strike as frustrations over stagnant pay and working conditions continue to mount.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 months ago

United Flight Attendants Plan to Vote on Strike Authorization as Tensions Rise

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A Lump Sum and Flight Benefits: American Airlines Posts Severance Package for Former Exec Vasu Raja

Vasu Raja’s severance package includes a payout of his base salary until January 31, 2025 and flight benefits. He’s also eligible to receive a lump sum payout of $968,750 after the severance period ends.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 months ago

A Lump Sum and Flight Benefits: American Airlines Posts Severance Package for Former Exec Vasu Raja

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Australia to Paris Nonstop Launches Friday. 17+ Hours in Economy, Anyone?

The Perth to Paris route marks the latest ultra-long haul service from Qantas. Even longer nonstop links from Sydney to New York and London are due to follow.

Pranjal Pande and Gordon Smith, Skift | 4 months ago

Australia to Paris Nonstop Launches Friday. 17+ Hours in Economy, Anyone?

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One Flight Every 9.5 Minutes: U.K. to U.S. Travel Reaches All-Time High

It might be Independence Day, but the sky-high ties between the two countries have never been stronger.

Gordon Smith | 4 months ago

One Flight Every 9.5 Minutes: U.K. to U.S. Travel Reaches All-Time High