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Why American Airlines Is Sticking With Plans To Eliminate First Class Seats on These Flights
The airline plans to replace the first-class seating with new "Flagship Suites" which include privacy doors and lie-flat seating.
Airline Stocks Take Off — For How Long?
United Airlines shares were up more than 10% for the week, while American Airlines and Delta Airlines shares were up 7%.
Youtuber Says She's Not Sorry For Fat Shaming 'Very Obese' Co-passengers On American Airlines
Sydney Watson says she cannot understand why fat shaming is a bad thing.
Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Odor From Passenger's Bag Makes People Sick
One source reportedly said it was a nail polish remover in the passenger's bag that triggered the incident.
DOJ Antitrust Case Against American Airlines, JetBlue Heads to Trial
American Airlines and JetBlue on Tuesday went to trial in an antitrust case that revolves around the carriers' Northeast Alliance.
American Airlines Passenger Punches Flight Attendant In Head, Arrested After Plane Lands
An unruly passenger was arrested after punching an American Airlines flight attendant during a flight from Mexico to Los Angles.
Man Goes On Racist Tirade, Boasts About Job On American Airlines Flight; Gets Fired
A video recorded on the flight from Philadelphia to Dallas showed the man yelling profanities.
American Airlines Buys 20 Supersonic Overture Planes Amid Demands For Faster Flights
Boom says that it will be able to have flights from Miami to London in less than five hours, which usually takes about nine hours.
American Airlines To Significantly Slash Flights In This Major City As Travel Demand Soars
American Airlines said the flight cuts are due to staffing concerns and passenger demand.
Man Sues American Airlines After Spending 17 Days In Jail Over 'Mistaken Identity'
Michael Lowe claimed that he was wrongfully imprisoned in a New Mexico jail for 17 days after the carrier mistook him for a suspect in an airport burglary.
American Airline Passenger Finds Bugs Crawling In Business-Class Meal, Shares Video On Twitter
The man said the airline failed to provide a satisfactory service despite him paying $10K for his round-trip seat from Frankfurt to Texas.
DJ Allegedly 'Harassed,' Forced Out Of American Airlines Flight Due To 'Offensive' Pants
DJ Soda said she plans to avoid American Airlines in the future.
Major Airlines, FAA To Review Flight Interruptions As Travel Booms
Major airlines and the FAA will meet to attempt to find ways to improve air traffic.
American Airlines Diverts DC Flight To Missouri As ‘Unruly Passenger’ Tries To Enter Cockpit
The flight diversion incident came just days after an American flight from North Carolina to Los Angeles was diverted to New Mexico following a threat from a passenger.
American Airlines Pilot Turns Flight Around After Customer Refused To Wear Mask
American Airlines flight turned around after a passenger refused to wear and comply with the COVID-19 policy.
Olivia Culpo Allegedly Told By Airline To Cover Up Before Boarding Flight [Photo]
The former Miss Universe eventually wore a grey hoodie over her outfit, as seen in the clip posted by her sister via Instagram Stories.
US Travel News: American Airlines To Hire 18,000 Workers In 2022 Amid Flight Disruptions
In an effort to bounce back from the plethora of limitations the pandemic caused for travel, American Airlines announced that it is looking to hire 18,000 people in 2022.
Woman Holding Her Newborn, And Partner Kicked Off American Airlines Flight, Video Sparks Outrage
The clip shows a woman, holding her newborn, having a conversation with the flight crew before the aircraft leaves for Philadelphia from Charlotte.
American Airlines Making Big Change At Top: Who Will Be Next CEO?
American Airlines announced its next CEO on Tuesday. Longtime CEO Doug Parker plans to retire but will remain on the board of the company.
How Labor Shortages Are Affecting Airlines Ahead Of Thanksgiving Travel
In what could be the busiest day for airlines since prior to the pandemic, the Transportation Security Administration anticipates checking around 20 million passengers in as Thanksgiving approaches.
Fourth Day Of Cancellations Top 2,300 Flights For American Airlines
American Airlines has canceled nearly 2,300 flights over the last several days.
American Airlines Canceled More Than 1,500 Flights Amid Staffing Shortages, Severe Weather
American Airlines continues to face major delays and cancellations due to weather and staffing.
Unruly Passenger Assaults Flight Attendant Over Mask Policy, American Airlines Diverts Flight
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from JFK to John Wayne assaulted a flight attendant Wednesday night that forced the plane to divert to Denver International Airport.
Bomb Scare That Forced NYC Flight's Emergency Landing Was Just A Ridiculous Error
An American Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport after a passenger mistook another traveler's camera for a bomb, a report says.
American Airlines Passenger Arrested For ‘Combative’ Behavior During Flight To Salt Lake City
An American Airlines passenger was removed by the Salt Lake City Police Department.
Best Airlines To Fly 2021: Where They Rank On Price, Fees, Cancellations
While some airlines are well-loved for their reliability, others may be better for those on a budget.
Travel Roars Back: American Airlines Cancels Flight Attendants' Leaves, To Hire 800 More
American Airlines is planning to hire 800 more flight attendants to meet demand and also canceled extended leave of absences Thursday.
Woman Duct-Taped To Plane Seat After Trying To Open Aircraft Door Midflight [Video]
An unidentified woman was duct-taped to her seat after attacking flight attendants and attempting to open an airplane door, American Airlines confirmed.
Travel Demand Surges But American Airlines To Suspend Hundreds Of Flights Up To Mid-July
Over 120 services were canceled this weekend, with the company citing labor shortage as the main reason.
United Airlines Now Requires New Hires To Be Fully Vaccinated
United Airlines will now require hirees to upload proof of vaccination to their system.