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Bird strike disables a jetliner engine and forces an emergency landing at JFK airport
Read full article: Bird strike disables a jetliner engine and forces an emergency landing at JFK airportAuthorities say a bird strike involving an American Airlines jetliner disabled one of the plane’s two engines shortly after takeoff from New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
It's his job to keep American's planes running on time
Read full article: It's his job to keep American's planes running on timeIt's the job of American Airlines' chief operating officer to make sure the carrier's flights take off on time and fly safely during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
American Airlines tests boarding technology that audibly shames line cutters
Read full article: American Airlines tests boarding technology that audibly shames line cuttersAmerican Airlines is testing a new technology at three airports across the country during the boarding process that aims to cut down on passengers who try to jump the line.
US fines American Airlines $50 million over mishandling of disabled passengers and wheelchairs
Read full article: US fines American Airlines $50 million over mishandling of disabled passengers and wheelchairsThe U.S. government is fining American Airlines $50 million for failing to provide wheelchair assistance to passengers with disabilities and damaging thousands of wheelchairs over a five-year period.
Delta and American Airlines extend the suspension of flights to Israel as the war in Gaza grinds on
Read full article: Delta and American Airlines extend the suspension of flights to Israel as the war in Gaza grinds onDelta Air Lines is extending its suspension of flights between the U.S. and Israel by another month, through Oct. 31.
American Airlines has a contract deal with flight attendants, and President Biden is happy about it
Read full article: American Airlines has a contract deal with flight attendants, and President Biden is happy about itAmerican Airlines and the union representing its flight attendants have a deal on a new contract.
Your flight was canceled by the technology outage. What do you do next?
Read full article: Your flight was canceled by the technology outage. What do you do next?Thousands of flights have been canceled after a worldwide internet outage hit many leading airlines, forcing passengers to scramble to save their vacations and other trips.
The July 4th holiday rush is on. TSA expects to screen a record number of travelers this weekend
Read full article: The July 4th holiday rush is on. TSA expects to screen a record number of travelers this weekendA long Fourth of July holiday weekend in the United States is expected to create new travel records.
The July 4th holiday rush is on. TSA expects to screen a record number of travelers this weekend
Read full article: The July 4th holiday rush is on. TSA expects to screen a record number of travelers this weekendA long Fourth of July holiday weekend in the United States is expected to create new travel records.
American Airlines CEO says the removal of several Black passengers from a flight was 'unacceptable'
Read full article: American Airlines CEO says the removal of several Black passengers from a flight was 'unacceptable'American Airlines is putting employees on leave after they were involved in an incident in which several Black passengers were removed from a flight earlier this year.
World War II veterans take off for France for 80th anniversary of D-Day
Read full article: World War II veterans take off for France for 80th anniversary of D-DayMore than 60 veterans of World War II are being flown from Dallas to France to take part in ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
Black men who were asked to leave a flight sue American Airlines, claiming racial discrimination
Read full article: Black men who were asked to leave a flight sue American Airlines, claiming racial discriminationThree Black men are suing American Airlines, claiming they were discriminated against when ordered to leave a plane in January.
American Airlines drops law firm that said a 9-year-old girl should have seen camera on toilet seat
Read full article: American Airlines drops law firm that said a 9-year-old girl should have seen camera on toilet seatAmerican Airlines is changing law firms after a controversial filing in a lawsuit brought by the family of a 9-year-old girl who was recorded using an airplane lavatory.
American Airlines retreats after blaming a 9-year-old for not seeing a hidden camera in a lavatory
Read full article: American Airlines retreats after blaming a 9-year-old for not seeing a hidden camera in a lavatoryAmerican Airlines is walking back a court filing in which it seemed to blame a 9-year-old girl for not noticing a camera phone when she used an airplane lavatory.
The pilots union at American Airlines says it's seeing more safety and maintenance issues
Read full article: The pilots union at American Airlines says it's seeing more safety and maintenance issuesThe pilots union at American Airlines says there's been a significant spike in safety and maintenance issues at the airline.
Federal officials say they're investigating a tire problem on an American Airlines flight to LA
Read full article: Federal officials say they're investigating a tire problem on an American Airlines flight to LAThe Federal Aviation Administration says it's investigating an incident in which an American Airlines plane flying from Dallas to Los Angeles suffered a tire problem.
American Airlines to buy 260 new planes from Boeing, Airbus and Embraer to meet growing demand
Read full article: American Airlines to buy 260 new planes from Boeing, Airbus and Embraer to meet growing demandAmerican Airlines is ordering 260 new planes to meet growing travel demand and increase the airline’s supply of premium seats.
Flight attendant accused of trying to video record teen girl in airplane bathroom held until trial
Read full article: Flight attendant accused of trying to video record teen girl in airplane bathroom held until trialAn American Airlines flight attendant arrested on suspicion of trying to secretly video record a 14-year-old female passenger using an airplane bathroom last September is being held in custody pending trial.
American Airlines is raising bag fees. Here’s how much each bag will cost
Read full article: American Airlines is raising bag fees. Here’s how much each bag will costAmerican Airlines is raising bag fees and pushing customers to buy tickets directly from the airline if they want to earn frequent-flyer points.
Officials are looking into why an American Airlines jetliner ran off the end of a Texas runway
Read full article: Officials are looking into why an American Airlines jetliner ran off the end of a Texas runwayFederal officials are investigating an incident in which an American Airlines jet ran off the end of a runway after landing at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport over the weekend.
Investigators detail how an American Airlines jet crossed a runway in front of a Delta plane at JFK
Read full article: Investigators detail how an American Airlines jet crossed a runway in front of a Delta plane at JFKFederal investigators are providing new details about a close call last year at JFK Airport in New York.
American Airlines flight attendant accused of recording minors on several flights, including from Orlando
Read full article: American Airlines flight attendant accused of recording minors on several flights, including from OrlandoAn American Airlines flight attendant has been arrested after a girl reportedly caught him trying to record her in an airplane lavatory, soon prompting investigators to search his iCloud account.
A man charged with punching a flight attendant also allegedly kicked a police officer in the groin
Read full article: A man charged with punching a flight attendant also allegedly kicked a police officer in the groinMore details are coming out about a man accused of punching a flight attendant on an American Airlines plane this week.
Most common destinations in US for people leaving from Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Most common destinations in US for people leaving from Orlando International AirportStacker compiled a list of the most common domestic flights from Orlando International using data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Cockpit voice recordings get erased after some close calls. The FAA will try to fix that
Read full article: Cockpit voice recordings get erased after some close calls. The FAA will try to fix thatFederal officials say they will give investigators a better tool for understanding accidents and close calls between planes.
US mediators reject attempt by flight attendants to clear the path for a strike at American Airlines
Read full article: US mediators reject attempt by flight attendants to clear the path for a strike at American AirlinesThere will be no strike by American Airlines flight attendants around the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
American Airlines flight attendants ask for permission to strike. Southwest pilots could be next
Read full article: American Airlines flight attendants ask for permission to strike. Southwest pilots could be nextAmerican Airlines flight attendants are asking federal officials for the right to go on strike, possibly before the end of the Christmas and New Year’s travel rush, but American said there was “no possibility” of a walkout over the holidays.
American Airlines lost $545 million in the third quarter on higher labor costs while rivals prosper
Read full article: American Airlines lost $545 million in the third quarter on higher labor costs while rivals prosperAmerican Airlines is reporting a $545 million loss for the third quarter due to higher labor costs.
American Airlines pilot union calls for stopping flights to Israel, citing declaration of war
Read full article: American Airlines pilot union calls for stopping flights to Israel, citing declaration of warThe pilots' union for American Airlines has directed its members to refuse to fly to Israel, citing the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinians in Gaza.
A teen girl found an iPhone in an airplane bathroom. Her family says it was put there to record her
Read full article: A teen girl found an iPhone in an airplane bathroom. Her family says it was put there to record herThe family of a 14-year-old girl who allegedly discovered an iPhone taped to the back of a toilet seat on a recent flight from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Boston said they believe it was put there to record her by a member of the crew.
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly higher after US inflation data ease rate hike worries
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares mostly higher after US inflation data ease rate hike worriesShares are mostly higher in Asia after a highly anticipated report showed inflation accelerated across the U.S. in August, but not by much more than expected.
House aims to ease air travel delays with more money for air traffic controllers
Read full article: House aims to ease air travel delays with more money for air traffic controllersThe House has overwhelmingly passed a bill that would give the Federal Aviation Administration more money to hire air traffic controllers.
American Airlines rides travel boom to $1.3 billion profit in the second quarter as fuel prices drop
Read full article: American Airlines rides travel boom to $1.3 billion profit in the second quarter as fuel prices dropAmerican Airlines reported a $1.3 billion profit for the second quarter, continuing the run of strong results from the nation's airlines.
Hackers steal personal information on thousands of pilot applicants at American and Southwest
Read full article: Hackers steal personal information on thousands of pilot applicants at American and SouthwestHackers gained personal information about thousands of people who applied to become pilots at American and Southwest airlines.
Buttigieg warns airlines to finish retrofitting planes to avoid interference from 5G signals
Read full article: Buttigieg warns airlines to finish retrofitting planes to avoid interference from 5G signalsTransportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is warning airlines to be ready when wireless companies power up their 5G service next month.
American Airlines, JetBlue seek to keep some ties despite losing antitrust case
Read full article: American Airlines, JetBlue seek to keep some ties despite losing antitrust caseAmerican Airlines and JetBlue are trying to salvage parts of their partnership in the Northeast, even after a federal judge ruled they must break up the deal.
American Airlines says it will appeal a ruling that would break up a partnership with JetBlue
Read full article: American Airlines says it will appeal a ruling that would break up a partnership with JetBlueAmerican Airlines says it will appeal a court ruling that would break up a partnership with JetBlue.
American Airlines and JetBlue must abandon their partnership in the Northeast, federal judge rules
Read full article: American Airlines and JetBlue must abandon their partnership in the Northeast, federal judge rulesAmerican Airlines and JetBlue must give up their partnership in the northeast U.S. That's what a federal judge in Boston ruled on Friday.
After weak start to year, airlines expect profitable summer
Read full article: After weak start to year, airlines expect profitable summerMost U.S. airlines lost money in the first quarter, traditionally the weakest time of year for travel, but they are all eagerly looking ahead to a summer of full planes and high fares.
Here is what’s causing the commercial pilot shortage
Read full article: Here is what’s causing the commercial pilot shortageNationwide pilot shortages have contributed to the hundreds of thousands of delays and flight cancelations across the U.S. in 2022. But the question remains: why is this happening?
WATCH: Unruly passenger strikes flight attendant in back of head
Read full article: WATCH: Unruly passenger strikes flight attendant in back of headAn unruly passenger was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday after he assaulted a flight attendant during a flight from Los Cabos International Airport in San José del Cabo, Mexico, according to KCBS.
Flight hits ‘unexpected turbulence’ over Florida, sending 8 to hospital
Read full article: Flight hits ‘unexpected turbulence’ over Florida, sending 8 to hospitalAuthorities say an American Airlines flight headed with 56 people for Nashville, Tennessee, from Florida had to be diverted to Alabama after hitting severe turbulence.
Flight cancellations ease slightly as July 4 weekend ends
Read full article: Flight cancellations ease slightly as July 4 weekend endsThe number of U.S. flights being canceled is slowing down, but plenty of travelers are facing long delays as they try to get home from trips over the July Fourth holiday weekend.
All eyes on airlines as July Fourth holiday weekend nears
Read full article: All eyes on airlines as July Fourth holiday weekend nearsIf you're flying this holiday weekend, be prepared for crowded airports, full planes, and higher-than-normal chances that your flight will be delayed or even canceled.
Man sues airline after saying he was wrongly jailed for more than two weeks
Read full article: Man sues airline after saying he was wrongly jailed for more than two weeksAn Arizona man is coming out in a lawsuit against American Airlines after he said he was wrongly jailed for more than two weeks, according to CBS News.
Administration opposes airlines in lawsuit over crew breaks
Read full article: Administration opposes airlines in lawsuit over crew breaksThe Biden administration is siding against the airline industry in a case that involves whether California-based flight crews should get the rest breaks that are required under state law.
US airlines say they've reached a turning point in recovery
Read full article: US airlines say they've reached a turning point in recoveryU.S. airlines say they have hit a turning point: After a lousy first quarter, they expect to be profitable as Americans return to travel in the biggest numbers since the start of the pandemic.
American Airlines loses $1.6 billion but sees better outlook
Read full article: American Airlines loses $1.6 billion but sees better outlookAmerican Airlines says the first quarter was difficult, with another large loss, but it expects to turn a profit in the second quarter as more people return to travel.
US airlines ask Biden ‘to recognize the reality’ and terminate mask policy
Read full article: US airlines ask Biden ‘to recognize the reality’ and terminate mask policyIn the letter, the heads of Jet Blue, Southwest, Delta, American Airlines and others said the requirement is “no longer aligned with the realities of the current epidemiological environment.”
Biden joins allies, bans Russian planes from US airspace
Read full article: Biden joins allies, bans Russian planes from US airspacePresident Joe Biden announced Tuesday night in his State of the Union address that the U.S. is banning Russian flights from its airspace in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine.
Sanford man’s lawsuit aims to allow 4-year-old son to fly without a mask. Here’s why
Read full article: Sanford man’s lawsuit aims to allow 4-year-old son to fly without a mask. Here’s whyAn emergency injunction hearing is scheduled for Wednesday in a Massachusetts federal court to address a lawsuit filed by a Sanford man alleging the federal mask mandate discriminates against him and his son.
Flight diverted after man tries to break into cockpit, FBI says
Read full article: Flight diverted after man tries to break into cockpit, FBI saysA plane flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., was diverted to Kansas City after an unruly passenger reportedly tried to open a door on the aircraft.
Flight cancellations snarl holiday plans for thousands
Read full article: Flight cancellations snarl holiday plans for thousandsAirlines canceled hundreds more flights Saturday because of staffing issues tied to COVID-19, disrupting holiday celebrations during one of the busiest travel times of the year.