American Airlines narrows loss, COVID still wild card
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker details the challenges and outlook for the carrier as the omicron variant continues to disrupt travel.
Over 1,200 flights canceled due to bad weather, COVID-related staffing issues
For over a week during the busiest time of the year airlines have been forced to change or scrap flights due to a mix of bad weather and coronavirus-related staffing shortages.
Thousands more flights canceled across US due to COVID staffing shortages, weather
Thousands of flights were canceled across the U.S. again Sunday as bad weather and the omicron variant of the coronavirus continue to impact airline operations.
Airlines hit hard by cancellations again Monday, as COVID staffing issues threaten to bleed into new year
U.S. airlines canceled hundreds of flights yet again on Monday, this time led by SkyWest, a regional carrier for Delta, United and American Airlines
More than 2 million Americans flew through US airports Sunday despite canceled flights, omicron fears
More than 2 million Americans were screened by TSA agents Sunday, an 83% increase over the same day in 2020.
Holiday travel woes continue as omicron variant causes airlines to cancel, delay flights Monday
Holiday travel problems are continuing for Americans as major airlines such as Delta, United, and American Airlines have canceled over 1,000 flights on Sunday, with some saying that the coronavirus omicron variant is causing staffing issues.
Omicron variant causes Christmas flight cancellations and holiday travel headaches
United Airlines has been forced to cancel 170 flights on Christmas Eve, in part, due to the omicron variant.
American Airlines CEO faces Senate hearing as consumer group's letter outlines litany of complaints
Consumers' Research is sending senators a letter outlining a series of criticisms of American Airlines CEO Doug Parker's record.
American Airlines cuts back on international flights next summer due to Boeing Dreamliner delays
American Airlines is planning to trim international flights next summer because of Boeing’s delays in delivering new 787 Dreamliners, according to people familiar with the matter and a draft internal airline memo.
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker to retire
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker will retire in March, and president Robert Isom will take over the role, the carrier announced on Tuesday.
Airlines are rewriting the rules on frequent-flier programs – again
Frequent-flier programs really need a new name: Welcome to the era of the frequent-spender program.
Southwest, American airlines offering incentives to boost staffing during holiday travel surge
To make sure they meet the demand in flyers this holiday season, Southwest and American airlines are aggressively trying to increase staffing. They have also sent notices to current employees over the past month to encourage them to work amid the bustling season where travelers are expected to pack into airports all across the country.
Former NTSB Chair sounds alarm on airline safety amid staffing shortages
U.S. airlines are in trouble, and a former National Transportation Safety Board Chair is sounding the alarm.
American Airlines pilots reject 50% bonus pay to avert holiday staffing problems
American Airlines pilots have said no thanks to an offer from the company to boost holiday pay in an attempt to avoid staffing problems around the busiest travel periods of the year.
American Airlines upping flight attendant holiday pay as critical travel season nears
The carrier said the funds are a way to "recognize team members who have been and will continue to help us run a reliable operation,"
American Airlines delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate deadline until January
American Airlines announced Thursday that it would postpone the implementation of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for its employees until Jan. 4.
California man charged after allegedly assaulting American Airlines flight attendant
Brian Hsu, 20, was charged with interference with a flight crew and assault within the special aircraft jurisdiction of the U.S. stemming from the alleged Oct. 27 assault aboard American Airlines Flight 976, according to the Justice Department.
Hundreds of American Airlines flights canceled, delayed Monday
Monday marks the fourth straight day of travel woes for American, which has been grappling with staffing shortages and bad weather.
American Airlines cancels, delays hundreds of flights citing bad weather and staffing shortages
The number of flights affected by the issues quickly climbed from 400 on Saturday to over 1,000 overnight into Sunday.
American Airlines CEO: Alleged assault on flight attendant among 'worst displays of unruly behavior': report
An American Airlines flight from New York City to Orange County, California, was diverted to Denver on Wednesday after a passenger allegedly assaulted a flight attendant in what the company's CEO now reportedly is calling “one of the worst displays of unruly behavior we’ve ever witnessed.”
















