American Airlines
The most recent updates on American Airlines, one of the world's largest airlines. Founded in 1966, the company now serves 350 destinations in more than 50 countries. Headquartered in Forth Worth, Texas, the company is also part of the Oneworld alliance.
Woman Accused of Punching Flight Attendant Over Garbage Given Travel Curbs
Chenasia Campbell, of Brooklyn, is accused of striking a flight attendant multiple times, as well as knocking the woman to the floor.
Woman Accused of Punching Flight Attendant for Not Picking Up Her Garbage
The violent passenger faces federal charges for her outburst
American Airlines Reports $1.25 Billion Loss, 1,600 Voluntary Buyouts
American Airlines is reporting a $1.25 billion loss and voluntary employee buyouts in the first quarter of 2021. The company CEO is optimistic that travel will pick up after the COVID-19 pandemic slowed business over the last year.
American Airlines Passenger Says See-Through Mask Got Her Barred From Plane
Tarus Woelk said she was not allowed to wear her mask on an American Airlines flight because a gate agent told her that her mouth was visible through the mask.
Stunning Video of Commercial Jetliners 'Racing' in Midair View 15M Times
"This just happened," read the text passenger TahoeMatt pasted on a TikTok video taken from his window-aisle seat.
American Airlines Opposes Texas Voting Rights Bill Before It Passes
"To make American's stance clear: We are strongly opposed to this bill and others like it," American Airlines wrote in a statement on Thursday in response to a voting bill being passed in the Texas state Senate.
Donald Trump Jr. Calls John Kerry 'Liberal Hypocrite' for Maskless Photo
"Let's be clear: If I dropped my mask to one ear on a flight, it was momentary," U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said in response to criticism of a photo appearing to show him not wearing his face mask on an American Airlines flight Wednesday.
Police Arrest Widow of American Airlines Executive Shot Dead on Dog Walk
Jennifer Faith's ex-boyfriend Darrin Ruben Lopez, 48, was charged on January 22, accused of killing her husband.
American Airlines Passenger Receives 'African American Service Charge'
Kyetra Bryant said she and her partner booked the flight out of Charlotte Douglas Airport on Thanksgiving Day last year but didn't notice the charge from a self-service baggage kiosk until she looked at her bank statement.
American Airlines Stock Surges Following Reddit Investor Frenzy
Share prices in American Airlines jumped 13 percent, with a number of Reddit users calling for it to receive the same attention that pushed GameStop's share price to an all-time high.
Woman Refuses to Wear Mask on Flight, Claims She Had the Vaccine
American Airlines said the woman is being placed on its internal refusal list pending further investigation.
Pilot Threatens to 'Dump People Off' as Trump Supporters Disrupt Flight
"We'll put this plane down in the middle of Kansas and dump people off. I don't care," a Phoenix-bound American Airlines pilot told the unruly Trump backers.
3 Major U.S. Airlines Have Banned Over 1,200 Passengers for No Masks
While Delta has banned nearly 700 passengers from future flights for refusing to wear masks, United and JetBlue have banned 435 and 88 passengers, respectively.
United Airlines Won't Charge You for Changing Your Ticket Until Spring 2021
The policy applies to customers who bought tickets on or after April 1, 2020, and who are looking to swap over to a flight of equal or less value.
American Airlines Passenger Arrested for 'Erratic' Onboard Behavior
No one was injured in the incident, police said, with the man taken into custody after the plane landed safely.
American Airlines Passenger Tries to Jump Counter After Denied Boarding
A bystander captured the altercation on video, which begins with the woman shouting at the employee and telling them: "We're not leaving."
Airline Passenger Refused Service Because 2-Year-Old Son Wouldn't Wear Mask
The airline's COVID-19 protocols require all passengers and staff to wear face coverings, with the exception of those younger than 2.
American Airlines Faces Boycott Calls Over 'Black Lives Matter' Uniform Pin
Opponents of the Black Lives Matter movement have called American Airlines "racist, Marxist, and anti-American."
American Airlines Blacklists Man Wearing Trump Mask
American Airlines announced an updated face covering protocol earlier this summer that warns passengers may be banned from future flights if they do not comply with mask requirements.
Woman Arrested After Striking Gate Agent at Phoenix Airport Over Mask Rule
"If I don't get on that flight, you're going to be beat down to the death right here. I promise you that," she said.
Passengers Clap as Woman Kicked off Flight for Refusing to Wear Face Mask
American Airlines removed a woman on a flight for refusing to wear a face mask as video shows passengers clapping when the woman deplanes.
Passenger Sues American Airlines After Flight Attendant's Alleged Assault
The passenger's lawsuit charges that a flight attendant grabbed her and shook her arm after she used an extra blanket during a flight.
Beto O'Rourke Rips Ted Cruz for Being on Flight Without Face Mask
American Airlines told Newsweek it is investigating after Texas Senator Ted Cruz was seen onboard a flight without wearing a mask over the weekend.
Delta Isn't Booking Flights At Full Capacity But Here's Which Airlines Are
All airlines are requiring flyers to wear masks, among other safety practices.
Several Airlines Booking to Full Capacity Prompt Concerns Over COVID-19
American Airlines is re-joining several major U.S. air carriers in booking all flights to full capacity beginning July 1, ceasing the coronavirus pandemic precautionary measure of leaving at least one seat open between passengers.
These Airlines Will Refund Passengers Barred From Flying Due to Temperature
Delta, United, JetBlue and American Airlines are among the major carriers offering refunds to passengers who are refused boarding.
Ice Cube Say He Won't Fly American Airlines Until They 'Fix Their Attitude'
The airline appears to have a contentious history of passengers claiming they've taken racist actions.
Man Asked to Deplane American Airlines Flight After Refusing to Wear Mask
Crew members on an American Airlines flight asked a man to deplane Wednesday after he refused to wear a mask while on board. The airline requires all passengers to wear a face covering, and refusing to do so could mean being denied future travel.
Amputee Suing Airline for Allegedly Asking Her to 'Hop' Down Aisle
The woman says the airline neglected to provide her with a wheelchair, leading to crew members dragging her down the aisle for a trip to the bathroom.
Airline Passengers Voice Concern That Mask Policies Are Not Being Enforced
Most major U.S. carriers require passengers and crew members wear face masks during flights but reports on social media argue those policies are not being enforced.
