American Airlines CEO says merger with United would be 'bad for customers'
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom rejected a potential United Airlines merger as anti-competitive and bad for customers during an earnings call.
Bipartisan senators press United and American CEOs on reported merger of leading airlines
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Mike Lee pressed United Airlines and American Airlines CEOs over a reported merger proposal, citing antitrust and consumer concerns.
United Airlines merger talk puts spotlight on American CEO's future, experts say
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby's reported pitch to President Trump for a United-American merger intensifies pressure on American CEO Robert Isom, analysts said.
American Airlines joins wave of carriers hiking checked bag fees as jet fuel prices skyrocket
American Airlines is raising checked bag fees by $10 in response to surging jet fuel costs, joining Delta, Southwest and other carriers hiking baggage prices.
2K flights canceled in single day, turning major airport into virtual ghost town
Winter blizzards slam Upper Midwest, forcing airlines to cancel nearly 2,000 flights Sunday. Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis airports hit hardest.
Transportation Secretary Duffy tells Schumer to 'get off the political bandwagon' amid DHS funding standoff
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy calls for immediate Department of Homeland Security funding as political standoff affects airport operations.
American Airlines becomes first US carrier to restore Venezuela flights since 2019 shutdown
American Airlines becomes first U.S. carrier to resume Venezuela flights since 2019, offering Miami to Caracas and Maracaibo routes after DOT approval.
Airlines cancel flights, issue travel waivers over Middle East unrest
Middle East unrest disrupts global air travel as airlines cancel flights worldwide, leaving passengers stranded at airports following joint U.S. and Israel military action against Iran.
Possible bullet holes mysteriously appear on American Airlines plane after flight from Colombia
American Airlines jet discovered with possible bullet holes after Miami landing from Colombia. Aircraft grounded for investigation following inspection.
American Airlines pilots, flight attendants rebuke CEO's leadership
American Airlines flight attendants union issues historic no confidence vote against CEO Robert Isom, citing operational failures and lagging competition.
American Airlines plans to resume nonstop service to Venezuela
American Airlines announced plans Thursday to reinstate nonstop flights between the U.S. and Venezuela once it gets government approval.
Thousands of flights canceled or delayed nationwide amid winter storm chaos
A massive winter storm triggered over 10,000 flight cancellations and delays across major U.S. airports Monday, creating nationwide travel chaos.
Transportation secretary says no 'major disruptions' expected amid Airbus recall of 6,000 jets
Transportation Secretary Duffy says minimal travel disruptions expected as airlines rush to complete Airbus A320 software updates by Sunday.
5 on board American Airlines flight hospitalized after odor diverts plane
American Airlines Flight 2118 was diverted to Houston, Texas, after the crew "reported fumes in the flight deck and cabin," according to the FAA.
Airlines work to limit impact as FAA cuts air traffic by 10% across 40 markets amid shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday its plans to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 "high-volume" markets during the government shutdown.
Southwest Airlines reveals redesigned cabin, new seats in shift to 'elevated' flying experience
Southwest Airlines is shaking up its no-frills model with a new aircraft design that promises a more “elevated" flying experience.
American Airlines jet returns to LAX after passengers report sickening fumes
An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New York City turned back after passengers became sick from unknown fumes in the cabin on Tuesday evening.
American Airlines jet cancels takeoff after LAX runway incursion
American Airlines flight 2453 from LAX to Boston aborted takeoff Sunday night after another aircraft crossed the runway without authorization.
Stowaway found dead in American Airlines plane landing gear compartment at Charlotte airport
A stowaway's body was discovered in the landing gear of an American Airlines plane at Charlotte Douglas International Airport by maintenance staff.
American Airlines says some flights experiencing delays due to 'technical issue'
Technical problems with American Airlines maintenance systems cause flight delays as teams work to troubleshoot the issue affecting departures nationwide.
















