JetBlue to end alliance with American in an attempt to save Spirit merger
JetBlue Airways is ending its alliance with American Airlines following a judge's ruling that it was anti-competitive in the hopes of saving a pending merger with Spirit Airlines.
Woman disrupts American Airlines flight in meltdown over 'not real' passenger: 'I'm getting the f--k off'
A woman disrupted a flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Orlando in a hysterical meltdown over a "not real" passenger and demanded to be let off the plane.
American Airlines passenger gets plane to himself after 18-hour delay: ‘It was an insane experience’
American Airlines passenger Phil Stringer needed to get home for work Monday. So, when his flight was delayed 18 hours, he waited and was the only passenger on the plane.
Hackers steal personal information from 8K pilot applicants for American, Southwest
Personal information for more than 8,000 pilot applicants at American Airlines and Southwest Airlines was stolen by hackers who gained access to a database in April.
Raising pilot retirement age poses 'risk' to commercial flying, union argues
The American Airlines pilot union, alongside the world's largest pilot union, have opposed legislation that, if passed, would raise the pilot retirement age to 67.
OSHA fines American Airlines subsidiary $15k after worker gets sucked into plane engine, dies
OSHA fined an American Airlines subsidiary more than $15,000 after a ground crew worker died when she was sucked into an airplane engine in Alabama.
American Airlines allowing passengers to rebook without fees as wildfire smoke impacts Northeast, mid-Atlantic
American Airlines is allowing passengers to rebook flights without change fees because of wildfire smoke from Canada that is affecting airport operations.
Airlines ranked from best to worst in 2023 by The Points Guy: Where does your loyalty lie?
The Points Guy released a report of the best airlines in 2023 based on reliability, experience, costs and loyalty — see if your favorite made this year's list.
United Airlines pilots picket demanding wage increases as airlines threaten strike
United Airlines pilots are picketing at 10 major airports across the U.S. on Friday in support of union demands for better pay and conditions from the carrier.
American Airlines pilots vote to authorize strike amid contract negotiations
The Allied Pilots Association, which represents 15,000 American Airlines pilots, said a majority of its members voted to authorize a strike if deemed necessary to finalize a contract.
American Airlines flight forced to turn back after striking bird
An American Airlines flight headed for Phoenix, Arizona struck a bird Sunday afternoon, forcing the aircraft to return to John Glenn International Airport in Columbus, Ohio.
American Airlines adjusts loyalty program, switches to dynamic pricing
American Airlines introduced "flight awards" and an updated award chart. The airline says the recent changes will give loyalty program members a better understanding of their miles.
American Airlines to temporarily suspend route due to Boeing dreamliner delays
American Airlines is cutting flights now so because of expected delays in the delivery of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, crucial for the transatlantic route.
Teenager dies after defibrillator on American Airlines flight wasn't charged, lawsuit alleges
A mother has filed a lawsuit against American Airlines claiming her son died last June after he became unconscious and the automatic external defibrillator on his flight was not charged.
These are the worst airlines for cancellations, delays
The U.S. Department of Transportation released its December 2022 Air Travel Consumer Report on Thursday, ranking airlines on cancellation rates, on-time arrivals
Biden admin urges Congress to ban family seating fees on airlines
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg urged Congress to pass legislation that would bar airlines from charging families to sit together, also known as "junk fees."
American Airlines flight to Salt Lake City diverted after possible lightning strike: 'Very worried'
An American Airlines flight was diverted on Friday following a possible lighting strike. The plane had been flying from Phoenix to Salt Lake City and was diverted to Boise.
American Airlines reportedly prepared to increase pilot pay rates following Delta's new contract
American Airlines is preparing to offer better pay and benefits to its pilots following an industry-changing contract approved by rival Delta Air Lines at the beginning of March.
American Airlines crew averts possible disaster in Sarasota, Florida close call
Another close call incident was reported at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in Florida, where an American Airlines crew initiated a go-around to avoid an accident with an Air Canada plane.
American Airlines passenger arrested after allegedly urinating on another flyer during New York-India flight
A 21-year-old college student in America was arrested in India Saturday after urinating on a passenger during a flight from New York City.