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AMERICAN AIRLINES


U.S. airline bookings dropped 17% in April as flights got even more expensive

Domestic fares continued to surpass 2019 levels due to a rebound in demand and more expensive fuel this year.

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Jury clears American Airlines in celebrity chef’s alleged sexual assault of flight attendant

A jury in Texas has cleared American Airlines of responsibility for an alleged sexual assault by a celebrity chef it hired against one of its flight attendants.

Airlines' big challenge this summer: Rebooking travelers when things go wrong

Airline capacity is constrained by staffing and other issues this year.

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Passenger Kicked Off American Airlines Business Class For Wearing 'Inappropriate' Pants

How do we know when wearing a specific outfit is or isn’t appropriate for boarding an airline’s business class?

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Celebrity chef accused of sexual assault says American Airlines managers ‘egged him on’

A former flight attendant suing the airline says the celebrity chef sexually assaulted her on work trip.

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Airlines want to bring back passengers banned over masks

Remember all those thousands of passengers that airlines banned for not wearing face masks.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: United Airlines, AT&T, Tesla and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

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US airlines say they've reached a turning point in recovery

U.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

American 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.

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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: American Airlines, Blackstone, AT&T and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves before the bell.

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American forecasts second-quarter profit on soaring travel demand, stock surges 9%

Airlines are facing a tight labor market and high fuel prices.

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Unruly passenger arrested for using emergency slide to exit Chicago-bound plane

Cynthia McKnight was arrested and all other passengers on the plane were rebooked.

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Unruly passenger arrested for using emergency slide to exit Chicago-bound plane

Cynthia McKnight was arrested and all other passengers on the plane were rebooked.

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United forecasts a 2022 profit as passengers return and pay more to fly

United says strong demand and higher fares are allowing the airline to cover its fuel costs.

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Biden administration will appeal ruling that lifted Covid mask mandate on travel

The Biden administration said it will appeal a federal judge's ruling that struck down coronavirus-related mask mandates on planes.

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Some major U.S. airlines are dropping mask mandates for travelers

Delta, United, Southwest, American and Alaska Airlines say that masks are now optional for travelers on their aircraft.

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American Airlines' new CEO vows reliability as massive peak travel season kicks off

Airlines have struggled with a surge in demand that materialized faster than they expected.

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American Airlines pilots' union sues carrier over request to help with training on days off

Airlines are racing to hire and train pilots as travel demand surges.

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Unruly woman on American flight to Charlotte duct-taped to seat, hit with largest FAA fine

The passenger had hit, bit and pushed flight attendants on an American Airlines plane from Dallas-Fort Worth that landed in Charlotte July 7, the FAA said.

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Alaska Airlines is trying to ease staffing shortage by offering flight attendants double pay to pick up shifts

Major airlines last rolled out incentive pay ahead of the year-end holidays to stem a staffing shortage.

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10 JetBlue, American Airlines, and Southwest pilots are suing the CDC over the federal mask mandate, saying it encourages unruly behavior but they're citing flawed science

The pilots point out that unruly passengers have created "chaos" in the skies, but their concerns about pilots' "mask fatigue" are bogus.

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JetBlue, American Airlines, and Southwest pilots are suing the CDC over the federal mask mandate, saying it ignores scientific studies showing it is 'ineffective'

A group of 10 pilots working for major US airlines have launched legal action to try and end the requirement for masks to be worn on planes.

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Valley International Airport to rehab parking lots, add canopies, 200 spaces

Valley International Airport officials are preparing to begin the bidding process to upgrade parking lots, add close-in covered parking and increase the number of spaces in paid parking.

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American Airlines will resume alcohol sales on flights starting April 18

American and Southwest last year delayed plans to bring back alcohol because of assaults on crew members.

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: American Airlines, Starbucks, Peloton and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

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‘Lucky no. 7’: VIA adding new boarding bridge, replacing two others

Valley International Airport officials are readying the bid process to add a seventh passenger boarding bridge — the moveable walkways that link the passenger door of an airplane to the terminal building — and replace two others.

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Boeing's airplane deliveries slipped in February as Dreamliner problem lingers

Boeing handed over 22 planes to customers in February, its fewest since August.

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A surge in jet fuel prices threatens to overshadow post-pandemic travel rebound

Airlines are limited in how much they can raise fares as they chase passengers returning to the skies.

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Frontier, Southwest lead big bounce-back at VIA

Passenger departures from Valley International Airport showed strong gains in January, with Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines posting major improvements over a year ago.

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Biden joins allies, bans Russian planes from US airspace

President 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.

American cuts summer flights because of delayed Boeing jets

American Airlines is cutting back again on summer flights because Boeing can't deliver planes that the airline ordered.

A flight was diverted after a passenger tried to open the plane door

A flight attendant reportedly used a coffee pot to subdue the man, while passengers restrained him. The American Airlines flight from Los Angeles made a quick turn to land in Kansas City, Mo.

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Flight Attendant Hits Unruly Passenger In Head With Coffee Pot

An American Airlines flight heading from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., made an emergency landing in Missouri after a struggle with a passenger.

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Key US-Canada border crossing reopens after Covid protests

Police used armored vehicles as they worked to clear the Ambassador Bridge, a vital trade link

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Streaming price hikes leaves cord cutters confused

On trend with general inflation, rising prices of entertainment streaming services have now burned those who ditched cable hoping to save money. Lilia Luciano has more.

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Canadian police arrest remaining protesters as standoff ends

Canadian police arrested the remaining protesters blocking the Ambassador Bridge between the U.S. and Canada. Kris Van Cleave recaps the standoff that affected the economies on both sides of the border.

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Passenger Goes Berserk on American Airlines Flight, Forcing Emergency Landing

TwitterIn the latest example of midair chaos, a passenger on an American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., tried to open the aircraft door before being subdued as the plane made an emergency landing.The harrowing scene was chronicled on social media by numerous passengers on Flight 1775—with one posting a video of the pilot confirming that the suspect tried to barge into the cockpit midflight.“He was trying to but he couldn’t get to it,” the pilot told another passenger, in f

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A woman with a severe nut allergy says she was kicked off an American Airlines flight after crew members told her they are required to serve nuts

"He knows how to use your EpiPen, right?" a staffer reportedly said when her boyfriend asked what would happen if she went into anaphylactic shock.

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Spirit and Frontier are merging into a massive discount airline. Here's what that means for travelers

Spirit and Frontier overlap on more than 500 routes.

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Frontier bids $2.9 billion for rival budget airline Spirit

Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines are proposing to combine in a $2.9 billion deal.

This is the worst airline in the U.S., according to a new ranking — and it's not Spirit or Frontier

The Wall Street Journal's latest annual ranking of the nine largest U.S. airlines takes into account factors like cancellations, delays and passenger complaints.

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Texas airports, including RGV, report flight cancellations due to weather

Flight delays and outright cancellations snarled airport operations nationwide Thursday, as a severe winter storm rolled across more than half the country.

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Southwest will bring booze sales back on board Feb. 16 after nearly two years

Southwest extended a pause on sales of alcohol in May after a spate of unruly passenger incidents including one that turned violent.

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Southwest weighs bringing onboard booze back this spring

Southwest extended a pause on sales of alcohol in May after a spate of unruly passenger incidents including one that turned violent.

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Southwest Airlines says omicron will drive a loss in the first quarter, but expects 2022 profit

Southwest Airlines said it will post losses in January and February but return to profitability by March.

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Boeing takes $3.5 billion charge on 787 Dreamliner but generates positive cash flow for first time since 2019

Deliveries of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner plane have been paused for most of the last 15 months.

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Florida-based childcare franchise announces expansion into San Antonio area

The Learning Experience will open its first two San Antonio-area locations in Schertz and Bulverde.

American Airlines to cut 30-plus SA flights as omicron clouds spring recovery

Despite the reduction in service, American has 146 more flights scheduled for March 2022 than it offered the same month a year ago.

What's driving the spike in air rage incidents

The FAA can propose fines up to $37,000 per violation for passengers who engage in unruly behavior.

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American Airlines flight to London returns to Miami after passenger refuses to wear mask

American Airlines Flight 38 was heading to London with 129 passengers on board when it had to turn back.

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Woman refuses mask on flight to London. So, the pilot took her back to Florida

An American Airlines flight from Miami to London this week turned around and headed back to the U.S. after a passenger refused to wear a face mask.

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American Airlines London-bound flight turns back to Miami after passenger refuses to wear mask

American Airlines Flight 38, with 129 passengers and 14 crew members, turned back to Miami about an hour into the trip.

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FAA warns 5G-related landing restrictions could divert flights as snow hits airports

The FAA has so far cleared 62% of the U.S. fleet to land in low-visibility conditions.

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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Travelers, American Airlines, Signet Jewelers and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves before the bell.

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American Airlines reports $931 million fourth-quarter loss

American Airlines is reporting a $931 million loss for the fourth quarter and warning that omicron will further delay its recovery.

American Airlines posts slightly higher revenue, narrower loss than expected

Delta and United previously warned that the omicron spread would delay a rebound in travel.

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China Cancels, Suspends Dozens of Flights Ahead of Olympics

At least 74 flights from the U.S. to China have been canceled with many regular flights there suspended beyond the start of the Winter Olympics.

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China Cancels, Suspends Dozens of Flights Ahead of Olympics

At least 74 flights from the U.S. to China have been canceled with many regular flights there suspended beyond the start of the Winter Olympics.

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Olivia Culpo taunts American Airlines with Delta flight in another similar ‘risqué’ outfit

The former Miss USA touched down at LAX in Los Angeles after near-week-long trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with her sister Aurora and boyfriend Christian McCaffrey.

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Flight cancellations drag on over holiday weekend as airlines short-staffed

Airlines 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.

At least 3 major airlines report cancellations over Christmas

Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights as the omicron variant jumbled schedules and drew down staffing levels at some carriers during the busy holiday travel season.

American cites Boeing delay in trimming international plans

American Airlines is dropping some international flights from its plans for next summer because Boeing has failed to deliver planes that the airline ordered.

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American CEO Parker becomes latest airline chief to exit

American Airlines CEO Doug Parker will retire next March and be replaced by the airline's current president, Robert Isom.

Concerns over flight cancelations not enough to stop travelers this holiday season

The cancelations don’t seem to be scaring travelers away, as San Antonio International Airport was bustling with travelers Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

American, JetBlue ask court to toss US lawsuit against deal

American Airlines and JetBlue are asking a federal judge to throw out the government's effort to block a deal between the two airlines that has them working together on service in the Northeast.

American plagued by major flight cancellations for 4th day

American Airlines is still trying to dig out from under a blizzard of canceled flights over the last few days.

American Airlines cancels over 1,500 flights Halloween weekend, reports say

If you are flying with American Airlines this weekend, you may want to double-check that your flight isn’t canceled.

Plane diverted after passenger assaults flight attendant

Authorities say an American Airlines flight from New York to California was diverted to Denver after a passenger assaulted a flight attendant.

FAA proposes giving flight attendants 1 more hour of rest

Federal regulators say flight attendants should get more rest between shifts.

American, Southwest post Q3 profits with help from taxpayers

American and Southwest Airlines are reporting that they made profits in the third quarter, thanks to large amounts of government pandemic relief.

American Airlines posts $169 million profit on taxpayer help

American Airlines earned $169 million in the third quarter, but the delta variant of COVID-19 slowed down its recovery from the pandemic.

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Former Boeing test pilot pleads not guilty in 737 Max case

A former Boeing employee has pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud in connection with development of the 737 Max before two of the planes crashed.

Southwest Airlines is latest airline to mandate vaccines for workers

Southwest Airlines has become the latest U.S. airline to say that it will require its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

US sues to stop deal between American Airlines and JetBlue

The Justice Department is suing to stop American Airlines and JetBlue from coordinating their flights in the Northeast.

San Antonio International Airport to resume flights to several US cities

As the demand for airline travel continues to increase, some airline carriers will resume service that had been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic to San Antonio International Airport in September.

In unfriendly skies, unruly passenger fines top $1 million

The number incidents involving unruly airline passengers is growing, and so are the fines imposed by federal safety officials.

Hundreds of unexplained cancelled American Airlines and Spirit flights leave passengers irate nationwide

Spirit Airlines and American Airlines are now in day three of nationwide flight cancellations, which started Monday.

Southwest, American post 2Q profits as air travel picks up

Travelers are returning to flying, and it's showing up in higher revenue for the airlines.

American Airlines turns small profit with taxpayers' help

American Airlines is reporting a small profit in the second quarter, thanks to nearly $1.5 billion in federal pandemic relief.

American recalling flight attendants to handle travel crowds

American Airlines is telling some flight attendants to cut short their leaves of absence and come back to work.

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Report: Passenger traveling from North Texas to NC bit attendant, restrained with tape

A spokesman for American Airlines says a North Carolina-bound passenger tried to open the forward cabin door on their flight and bit a flight attendant before being restrained.

American Airlines forecasts better-than-expected 2Q results

American Airlines says it will come in around break-even for the second quarter, thanks to more than $1 billion in federal pandemic relief.

Southwest, American delays hint at hard summer for travelers

If you're planning to fly this summer, bring plenty of patience.

American Airlines cutting flights as summer season starts

American Airlines is cutting flights to protect its network from getting overloaded as summer travel season arrives.

End of an era: American will drop its in-flight magazine

The longest-running in-flight magazine on a major airline is nearing its final flight.

Southwest, American airlines delay alcohol service after recent ‘deeply disturbing situations’

American Airlines has joined Southwest Airlines in delaying alcohol service on flights due to recent incidents involving unruly passengers.

US sets pandemic-era high for air travel, over 1.6 million

Air travel continues to recover from the pandemic, although it's still not close to normal.

US aid lifts Southwest to Q1 profit, American loses $1.25B

The long pandemic nightmare for airlines seems to be easing.

American Airlines posts $1.25 billion loss, delays new jets

American Airlines is reporting another big loss as the pandemic continues to hammer air travel, but the airline says it is seeing signs of more demand for tickets.

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A $1.2 billion loss for Delta, but recovery is on the radar

Delta Air Lines says it lost $1.2 billion in the first quarter, but the airline thinks it can be profitable by late summer unless there's a resurgence of COVID-19.

Boeing sees uptick in airplane orders as travel picks up

Boeing is reporting a pickup in orders for commercial airplanes.

Airlines pull Boeing Max jets to inspect electrical systems

Airlines are pulling dozens of Boeing 737 Max planes out of service again, this time to inspect them for a possible electrical problem.

Analysis: Corporations aren’t buying what GOP leaders are selling in voting debate

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Two corporate giants come out against Republicans’ efforts to restrict voting in Texas

Corporate giants American Airlines and Dell Technologies on Thursday became the first business heavyweights to lend their opposition to Republicans’ legislative proposals to further restrict voting in Texas.

Corporate criticism of GOP-led voting bills spreads to Texas

The ranks of big corporations now criticizing GOP efforts to restrict voting access are spreading to Texas.

Airport crowds, airline ticket sales show travel recovering

An American Airlines jet sits parked at a gate as light snow falls at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Arlington, Va. American Airlines says bookings are coming back they're nearly at pre-pandemic levels. Gasoline demand is up too, as more Americans travel by car. “I would just sort of reiterate the recommendations from CDC, saying please limit travel to essential travel for the time being.”New reported cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have increased 18% in the past two weeks. However, deaths declined 29% over that same period, to an average of 1,363 per day to 970 per day by Sunday. White House officials said Monday that more than 50 million Americans — nearly one in five adults — are now fully vaccinated.

US airlines adding jobs, extending rebound from October low

The Transportation Department said Tuesday, March 9, 2021, that the airline industry employed 713,949 people full-time or part-time in January. Cargo airlines have added jobs while passenger airlines have shed workers, mostly through incentives for workers to quit or take early retirement. The Transportation Department said Tuesday that 713,949 people held full-time or part-time jobs at airlines in mid-January, up from 694,638 in December and the low of 673,278 in October. American Airlines eliminated 8,700 jobs, or 8% of its workers, and Southwest shed more than 4,600 jobs, or 7.5%. FedEx's express-delivery division grew by about 24,000 jobs, or 9.8%, United Parcel Service added 183 jobs, or 2.9%, in its air-shipment business, and smaller cargo carriers such as Atlas Air also added jobs, according to the Transportation Department.

Airline stocks rally, American cites plan to pay off loan

FILE- This Dec. 19, 2017, file photo shows the American Airlines logo on top of the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Airline stocks rose Monday, March 8, 2021 spurred by signs that vaccine rollouts could set up a rebound in travel later this year. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)FORT WORTH, Texas – Airline stocks rose Monday, spurred by signs that vaccine rollouts could set up a rebound in travel later this year. American Airlines, meanwhile, announced plans to raise $7.5 billion by borrowing against its frequent-flyer program and using the funds to pay off a federal loan that it received nearly a year ago, in the early days of the pandemic. Shares of American Airlines ended Monday up 5%.

Airlines close books on rotten 2020 and so far, 2021 is grim

An American Airlines Boeing 777 is framed by utility wires as it prepares to land at Miami International Airport, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Miami. And now a halting rollout of vaccines threatens to further delay a recovery in travel and the travel industry. On Thursday, as airlines reported results, a new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa was found in the United States for the first time, with two cases diagnosed in South Carolina. “Travel restrictions on international have resulted in a reduction in demand,” American Airlines CEO Doug Parker said. Ad___JETBLUE AIRWAYSJetBlue reported a loss of $381 million, after reporting a profit in the fourth quarter of 2019.

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