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.
American Airlines Passengers Detained After Fight Breaks Out On Board
Two men began arguing with each other over a reclined seat during a flight from New Orleans to Austin, and got into a physical fight after the plane landed.
American Airlines Flight Forced to Land with Punctured Tire
A state of emergency was declared at Ben Gurion Airport in preparation for the landing of flight AA052 from Miami.
American Samoa Teacher of the Year Claims Alabama Airport Discrimination
The teacher said she and another teacher of color were treated much differently from a white colleague.
Unmasked Passenger Causes Delay in NY-to-Miami Flight: Video
An American Airlines flight was reportedly delayed about two hours Friday after a passenger allegedly refused to wear a mask and became unruly.
American Airlines Passengers Face 20 Years in Jail Over Alleged Assault
Kelly Pichardo and Leeza S. Rodriguez were arrested over an incident on a flight from Dallas to Los Angeles, after the plane made an unscheduled stop in Phoenix.
Vaccine Passport: The Government Can't Share Your Data, But Airlines Can
"American Airlines' privacy policy's language is unclear enough that I cannot be sure that they won't share my health information to their email marketing provider," John Morris, an expert in privacy law with the Brookings Institution told Newsweek.
List of Companies That Have Resumed Donations to GOP Election Objectors
Several household names have begun giving money to Republicans and Republican Party committees again.
American Airlines Passenger Duct-Taped to Chair After Trying to Open Door
The passenger was also reportedly biting and spitting on a flight attendant during the incident.
Plane's Ventilation System, Not 'Unruly' Students Are to Blame For Delay
"There's something more to this, and our kids are just easy targets," one parent said of the group of high school graduates being blamed for the flight delay.
American Airlines Cancels Over 100 Flights Amid Passenger Disruption
The airline had previously said possible staff and pilot shortages would affect flights before extreme weather hit the southeast coast.
Extreme Turbulence on American Airlines Flight Leaves 10 Hospitalized
The flight hit severe turbulence on the way to Tampa, Florida, sending some of the people on board flying out of their seats.
Why American Airlines Canceled Hundreds of Flights
American Airlines is approaching 500 flight cancelations during four-day period around the weekend.
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."
