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Trip Report: Flying from Phoenix to Orlando and Back on American’s Inaugural A321neo Flight

April 7, 2019 Ryan Ewing

American debuted its newest aircraft, the Airbus A321neo, into passenger service on Tuesday. The latest-generation narrowbody aircraft offers exceptional range, larger overhead bin space and, overall, a better passenger experience over previous-generation A320 family models.

Planes

American Debuts A321neo into Passenger Service on Phoenix to Orlando Route

April 2, 2019 Ryan Ewing

Just over two months after taking delivery of its newest jet, American debuted its Airbus A321neo into passenger service on Tuesday. The inaugural flight for the next-generation aircraft operated between Phoenix and Orlando as flight

Opinions

Opinion: Why Airline Consolidation Still Remains a Scary Possibility

February 25, 2019 Parker Davis

On Feb. 24, the Dallas Morning News published on why American Airlines’ Dallas/Fort Worth hub isn’t so “scary” anymore. Let me preface this piece by saying, largely, I agree with them. The hub here at

Airlines

Austrian Airlines Further Increasing Short-haul Flights Within Europe

February 24, 2019 Albert Kuan

Austrian Airlines is significantly increasing frequencies to three of its European destination for the upcoming summer season. The Vienna-based carrier will be offering twelve more weekly flights to Paris, an additional flight to Amsterdam and

Planes

From Burg to Burgh: Why Did American’s First A321neo Go to Pittsburgh?

February 2, 2019 Thomas Pallini

The newest member of the family for American Airlines has arrived as Airbus delivered the airline’s first Airbus A321neo, the next generation version of the Airbus A321, on Friday. Following the official handoff, taking place

Planes

American’s First Airbus A321neo Spotted in Hamburg

January 10, 2019 Thomas Pallini

American Airlines’ first Airbus A321neo was spotted fully painted in the airline’s colors at Airbus’ production facility in Hamburg. The aircraft is slated to be delivered to American in the next few weeks before joining

News

American Airlines’ New Uniforms Make Debut

November 14, 2018 Thomas Pallini

American Airlines rolled out its new uniforms on Tuesday as part of their field testing phase. A total of 1,016 flight attendants and customer service agents will test the new uniforms for six months before

News

American Closes Mexico City to Philadelphia Route

November 13, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

Over the weekend, American Airlines made a change in its reservation system, indicating the airline will be stopping its service between its Northeastern hub in Philadelphia and Mexico City on Jan. 9, 2019, according to

Planes

American Expands its Route Offering to Latin America

October 3, 2018 Pablo Diaz

In an effort aimed to increase Dallas-Fort Worth’s offering from 800 to 900 daily flights, American Airlines has announced the addition of 11 new routes departing from the carrier’s largest hub. “We want the best for

Planes

Disappearing into the Desert: American Sends 8 Super 80s to Roswell

August 21, 2018 Thomas Pallini

As part of its efforts to fully retire its fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-80s by 2019, American Airlines has sent 8 of its Super 80s, as the airline refers to them, to Roswell International Air

Airlines

AAviationDay 2018: A Global Recap

August 19, 2018 Thomas Pallini

In what is widely regarding as the preeminent aviation event of the year, AirlineGeeks and American Airlines held the third annual AAviationDay on Friday to promote the beauty of aviation to adoring enthusiasts around the

Planes

The Quest for One Last Flight: An Ode to the MD-80

August 7, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Once a mainstay at the country’s major airports, the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 is one of the most recognizable aircraft in the world. Flying for the likes of Trans World Airlines, Delta Air Lines and, most

News

American Airlines Changes Basic Economy Rules, Follows Delta’s Lead with Passenger-Friendly Changes

July 27, 2018 Hemal Gosai

American Airlines recently announced a major change to its basic economy fare rules as it will now allow basic economy passengers to bring carry-on luggage on flights, in addition to a personal item. Previously, only

Airports

Leave Laptops and Liquids in Bags? American and TSA Unveil New Screening Technology at JFK

July 25, 2018 Thomas Pallini

American Airlines and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) unveiled new screening technology at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 8 on Tuesday, marking the start of a new partnership between American and the TSA to

Planes

American Confirms Retrofitting Plan for Some Boeing 787-8s

July 24, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

American Airlines is undergoing a significant fleet renovation. Having retrofitted all of its 777 fleet with all-aisle access seats in business class and a denser configuration in economy with 10 abreast seats, the airline is now

Planes

American Airlines Unveils DC-3 Food Truck in Los Angeles

July 12, 2018 Albert Kuan

In aviation, aircraft conversions are standard practice, with older aircraft being converted from passenger to cargo configurations. On Monday, however, American Airlines and Tomorrow’s Aeronautical Museum, a local Los Angeles aviation museum, unveiled the first-ever

News

Piedmont Retires Final Bombardier Dash 8 with Sunset Sendoff

July 5, 2018 Jace Moseley

Piedmont Airlines officially retired the Bombardier Dash 8. The final service will mark the end of a 33-year tenure of the type for the airline. This final flight will operate to Salisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Regional Airport

News

Copyright Board Rejects American’s Logo For a Second Time

February 1, 2018 Akhil Dewan

The U.S. Copyright Board has rejected American Airline’s logo for a second time. The logo, which was adopted in 2013, after a merger with US Airways, features a white eagle’s head sticking out of a

News

American Airlines Announces New Shuttle Service and Additional Routes

January 20, 2018 Jace Moseley

American Airlines recently announced that it would be launching its newest shuttle service between Chicago’s O’Hare Airport and New York’s La Guardia Airport starting on April 4 later this year. Along with the shuttle announcement,

Planes

American Quietly Adds Polished Aluminum Retro Livery to a Boeing 737-800

December 14, 2017 Ryan Ewing

American’s polished aluminum livery, also known as the “tri-color” design, has been a fan favorite among customers and employees since its debut in the late 1960s. The livery, featuring a polished aluminum fuselage, red, white,

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Trip Report: Flying from Phoenix to Orlando and Back on American’s Inaugural A321neo Flight

American Debuts A321neo into Passenger Service on Phoenix to Orlando Route

Opinion: Why Airline Consolidation Still Remains a Scary Possibility

Austrian Airlines Further Increasing Short-haul Flights Within Europe

From Burg to Burgh: Why Did American’s First A321neo Go to Pittsburgh?

American’s First Airbus A321neo Spotted in Hamburg

American Airlines’ New Uniforms Make Debut

American Closes Mexico City to Philadelphia Route

American Expands its Route Offering to Latin America

Disappearing into the Desert: American Sends 8 Super 80s to Roswell

AAviationDay 2018: A Global Recap

The Quest for One Last Flight: An Ode to the MD-80

American Airlines Changes Basic Economy Rules, Follows Delta’s Lead with Passenger-Friendly Changes

Leave Laptops and Liquids in Bags? American and TSA Unveil New Screening Technology at JFK

American Confirms Retrofitting Plan for Some Boeing 787-8s

American Airlines Unveils DC-3 Food Truck in Los Angeles

Piedmont Retires Final Bombardier Dash 8 with Sunset Sendoff

Copyright Board Rejects American’s Logo For a Second Time

American Airlines Announces New Shuttle Service and Additional Routes

American Quietly Adds Polished Aluminum Retro Livery to a Boeing 737-800

British Airways’ Alex Cruz Outlines Tough Decisions in Recent Interview

Qantas Schedules Last 747 Flight to Hawaii, Confirms Final Service to U.S.

Far East Air Transport Cancels Flights as Aging Aircraft Exceed Flight Limits

Logo Lineage Part 5: What Was Old Is New Again

Aerolineas Argentinas Takes a Big Hit in 2018 Financials