US airlines say COVID-19 variants aren't hurting bookings
Rising concern about the fast-spreading delta variant of COVID-19 is creating turbulence for the stocks of big travel companies, but airline executives say they don’t see any slowdown in ticket sales, maybe because a high percentage of their best customers are fully vaccinated.
American Airlines recalling more than 3,000 flight attendants to handle travel crowds
It is back to work for 3,300 flight attendants at American Airlines.
US airline passengers face flight delays, cancellations. What's to blame?
In recent weeks, major U.S. carriers have been faced unprecedented weather at some of their biggest hubs – resulting in an "unusually high number" of delays and cancelations.
American Airlines lifts guidance ahead of second quarter earnings
American Airlines has raised its second quarter guidance ahead of its official earnings announcement next week as air travel demand is showing new signs of strength after plunging during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Law enforcement boards American Airlines flight for 'possible security threat'
Passengers aboard Flight 2289, traveling from Los Angeles to Miami, deplaned and were bused to the terminal after the flight landed.
FAA investigating Bahamas-bound flight delayed by teen mask rebellion
The FAA is investigating the Bahamas-bound American Airlines flight delayed on Monday by rowdy teens who refused wear masks — as the Boston-area group’s program provider claimed most of the kids did nothing wrong.
Tropical Storm Elsa: Major US airlines waive change fees for Florida cities as storm nears
As Tropical Storm Elsa continued to barrel toward the Florida coast on Tuesday, a handful of major U.S. airlines have loosened ticket-change regulations for cities in the Sunshine State.
Your flight was delayed/canceled. Now what?
The stress of having to find a backup plan to get to one's destination is being felt by customers who have booked flights from various major U.S. carriers.
American Airlines passenger uses emergency exit to jump onto tarmac after flight delayed, canceled
Flight 2396, traveling from Charlotte to Thurgood Marshall Baltimore-Washington International Airport in Maryland, was canceled Thursday even after passengers had already boarded the plane.
American Airlines expects to cancel around 80 flights per day through June
American Airlines confirmed that it will cancel around 80 flights per day throughout June and will adjust a "fraction" of its flight schedules in July.
US seeks to fine Air Canada $25.5M over slow refunds
The U.S. Transportation Department said Tuesday it is seeking to fine Air Canada about $25.5 million for what it termed extreme delays in giving refunds to thousands of passengers whose flights across the U.S.-Canada border were canceled or rescheduled.
Heavier passengers on planes mean new safety limits for airlines
The Federal Aviation Administration is requiring updates to passenger and baggage weight estimates that airlines use to keep each flight within airplane safety limits.
American Airlines asking Dallas-based employees to volunteer to work without pay as travel skyrockets
American Airlines is asking Dallas-based employees to volunteer to work outside of normal hours without additional pay amid uptick in travel demand.
American Airlines joins Southwest in delaying alcoholic beverage sales as passenger violence rises
It's going to be a dry summer on American Airlines flights this summer.
US airlines refunded $12.8 billion to travelers in 2020: trade group
Eleven U.S. airlines issued $12.84 billion in cash refunds to customers in 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic upended the travel industry, the head of industry trade group Airlines for America (A4A) said in a letter to lawmakers on Friday.
Congress seeks Boeing records on 737 MAX, 787 production issues
WASHINGTON -Two key U.S. lawmakers said on Tuesday they are seeking records from Boeing Co and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on production issues involving the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner.
'Woke' corporations called out in ad campaign; Nike, Coca-Cola in the firing line
Consumers' Research, an educational nonprofit dedicated to consumer information, on Tuesday launched an ad campaign targeting corporations over “woke” political narratives.
Israeli-Palestinian conflict causes major US airlines to cancel flights to Tel Aviv
Airlines are monitoring the situation in the ongoing Israeli–Palestinian conflict, which has reached the main airport in Tel Aviv.
Colonial Pipeline hack: American Airlines adding stops to some long-haul routes after cyberattack
American Airlines is the first carrier to adjust its schedule as a result of the cyberattack.
Dozens of major corporations speak out against new Texas voting bill
Dozens of major corporations and business groups on Tuesday came out against proposed voting restrictions in Texas, signing an open letter opposing any legislation that would limit ballot access.