FAA oversight of American Airlines is flawed, watchdog says
A government watchdog said Friday that federal safety regulators routinely fail to ensure that American Airlines gets to the cause of maintenance shortcomings when they are discovered.
American Airlines employees protest outside headquarters over vaccine mandate
A crowd of current and former American Airlines employees and their supporters protested outside the carrier's headquarters on Friday over the company's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Airline vaccine mandates: How will requirements affect holiday air travel?
As October winds down, Americans around the country are booking flights home for the holidays.
American, Southwest pilots urged to end vaccine-mandate talk in the cockpit, focus on flying
The Allied Pilots Association and Southwest Airlines Pilots Association cited a significant increase in reports to the Federal Aviation Administration's Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) about distractions in the cockpit, including discussions about the airlines' vaccine mandates.
Unvaccinated American Airlines flight attendants won't immediately be fired if they miss deadline, union says
Following a meeting with management and labor leaders, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants told members in a Monday notice that officials "exploring accommodations that would allow employees to continue to work."
Texas-based Southwest, American to abide by Biden vaccine mandate despite conflicting ban from governor
Southwest and American Airlines, both based out of Texas, reportedly plan to continue requiring the vaccine for its employees despite Gov. Greg Abbott’s new ban on vaccine mandates this week.
American Airlines, IBM give unvaccinated employees firing, suspension warnings
American Airlines has warned its employees that they will be fired if they are not fully vaccinated from COVID-19 by Nov. 24, and IBM has told its workers they will face being suspended without pay if they are not fully vaccinated by Dec. 8.
Google: flight search tool can help you fly ‘greener’
Searching for flights on Google just got “greener.”
American Airlines pilot's union calls for terminations of 'upper middle management' over flight disruptions
In addition to the resolution, the Allied Pilots Association plans to launch a series of informational picketing events, which are slated for Oct. 19 at Miami International Airport, Oct. 26 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD, Nov. 4 at Dallas/Forth Worth International Airport and Dec. 9 at Los Angles International Airport.
JetBlue, American Airlines blast DOJ over lawsuit challenging Northeast partnership
JetBlue and American Airlines pledged to forge ahead with their planned partnership at northeastern U.S. airports after the Justice Department filed an antitrust lawsuit to block the deal.
Bill Gates eyes 'clean energy transition' in $1B partnership with corporate giants
Billionaire Bill Gates’ nonprofit Breakthrough Energy has secured investments from seven corporate giants to develop clean energy technology, the organization announced on Monday.
Vaccination mandate: These businesses penalize unvaccinated employees
Some employees returning to work are being penalized or are receiving separate benefits depending on whether or not they are vaccinated against the coronavirus.
American Airlines removes family from flight for unmasked toddler
After deplaning, American said the passengers were rebooked on the next flight to Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Airlines say rise in COVID-19 cases is hurting ticket sales
Several leading U.S. airlines warned Thursday that the rise in COVID-19 cases due to the delta variant is hurting their bookings and further delaying a recovery for the travel industry.
American Airlines pilots' union to strike over fatigue, overscheduling
The labor union representing American Airlines pilots said it will begin informational picketing in coming weeks at the carrier's major hubs to protest their work schedule, fatigue, and lack of adequate accommodation over the summer.
American Airlines ends coronavirus pandemic leave for unvaccinated employees
The Texas-based carrier informed employees of the new policy after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.
Ida's aftermath: Power restored to Eastern New Orleans, commercial flights canceled for second day
Power was restored for some customers in Eastern New Orleans on Wednesday as residents struggled to find food and clean drinking water amidst sweltering heat.
Hurricane Ida prompts Southwest, American, Delta airlines to suspend operations, issue travel warnings
Major U.S. carriers issued travel waivers ahead of Hurricane Ida to help droves of customers who will be impacted by flight delays and cancelations.
Olivia Culpo seemingly gives her business to American Airlines after dog fiasco with JetBlue
Olivia Culpo is seemingly giving her business to American Airlines after a recent disastrous situation with JetBlue.
American, Southwest airlines begin Afghanistan evacuation efforts Monday
American and Southwest airlines kicked off efforts Monday to help the U.S.-led effort to evacuate Americans, at-risk Afghans and others from Afghanistan.
















