Major aviation labor unions call on airlines to refrain from stock buybacks
Multiple aviation labor unions called on airlines to refrain from stock buybacks until they have addressed operational issues and invested in their workers.
American Airlines agrees to buy 20 Boom Supersonic jets
American Airlines has agreed to add Boom Supersonic's Overture planes to its fleet to cut down its future travel times. Financial terms were not disclosed.
American Airlines passenger alleges racism, says she was banned from plane because of her 'tone'
A New York City educator accused an American Airlines manager of racial discrimination for banning her from a flight after she complained about a three-hour delay.
American Airlines cutting flights from fall schedule
American Airlines said it has taken steps to size its airline based on resources that are available, making adjustments to its September and October schedules.
Pilot fatigue remains high concern as carriers try to recapture revenue
Pilot unions have issued several warnings that pilots are being pushed to their maximum as airlines build up flight schedules and recapture revenue lost during the pandemic.
Small airports continue to lose regional service amid U.S. pilot shortage
Small U.S. cities are losing airline service at an alarming rate as a pilot shortage forces carriers to redraw their route maps amid surging travel demand.
COVID infections impact TSA, American and Southwest Airlines at LAX: report
COVID-19 outbreaks are reportedly hitting Transportation Security Administration, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines staff at Los Angeles International Airport.
American Airlines flight makes emergency landing due to turbulence, leaving 8 injured
An American Airlines flight on its way to Nashville, TN was forced to make an emergency landing at a local Alabama airport, leaving 8 injured due to injuries sustained.
American Airlines earns record revenue in 2Q
Summer travelers have played a big role in American Airlines record revenue. The company earned $476 million in the second quarter. Revenue from leisure travelers topped 2019 levels.
Chicago American Airlines flight makes emergency landing
An American Airlines flight from Chicago was forced to make an emergency landing Friday night in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after reports of smoke in the cockpit.
American Airlines offers pilots triple pay after company caused scheduling 'fiasco'
Allied Pilot Association members tells Fox News Digital that American Airlines' handling of the IT system failure was a "pretty blatant violation" of pilot contracts.
Fourth of July travel: Hundreds of flights canceled on busy weekend
A reinvigorated travel sector, the Fourth of July and some of the highest traffic since pre-pandemic times have overloaded airports, creating delays and cancellations nationwide.
American Airlines glitch leaves thousands of flights without key crew
A software glitch left thousands of American Airlines flights without pilots for July as delays and cancellations continue to derail travel plans nationwide.
US airlines cancel, delay hundreds of flights again
Hundreds of flights were canceled and delayed again on Thursday, with summer travel in the U.S. not showing any signs of slowing. Pilots are protesting conditions.
American Airlines ending service in three cities due to pilot shortage
American Airlines is cutting service at three airports, two in New York and one in Ohio, this fall. It has become the latest carrier to respond to the industry-wide shortage of pilots.
Piedmont Airlines, Envoy Air pilots receive pay increase amid worker shortage
Two regional airlines owned by American Airlines are giving their pilots substantial pay raises over the next two years amid struggles to hold on to pilots.
After business traveler says he found bugs in his salad, airline responds
A business-class passenger said he found bugs in his plastic-wrapped salad while on a flight from Germany to Dallas-Fort Worth — says staff laughed it off.
Summer travel prices soar amid increased demand for flights, hotels
Airline tickets, gas prices and hotel rates are higher than usual, with airline fares averaging more than $400 round trip this summer, according to the AP.
Unruly air passenger incidents fall after mask mandate lifted
The rate of unruly passenger incidents on airplanes fell to the lowest level since 2020 a week after a federal judge ended a government mask mandate for public transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday.
American Airlines plane loses part of wing during flight, makes emergency landing
An American Airlines plane was forced into an emergency landing after losing part of its wing during a flight from Charleston, South Carolina, to Dallas-Fort Worth Tuesday night.
















