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Analysis: How We Ended Up with Basic Economy in the U.S.

October 11, 2017 Joe Pesek

Frequent travelers have seen the scenario play out all too many times over the past few months. Customers arrive at the airport ready to take their family on a weeklong vacation, only to arrive at

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A Look Inside American’s New Flagship Experience at Chicago O’hare

September 12, 2017 Guest Author

On Tuesday evening , American Airlines held an event celebrating the opening of their new Flagship Lounge at Chicago O’Hare (ORD). While the lounge doesn’t open until 3:30 a.m. on Sept. 14, 2017, this event

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Reflections on 9/11: Washington Dulles Airport Managers Share Personal Stories of Tragic Day

September 11, 2017 Ryan Ewing

We’ve all heard the stories and seen the pictures: a beautiful September morning 16 years ago that forever altered the landscape of America and the aviation industry. If you’re old enough, you recall where you

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Updated: Airlines Extend Travel Waivers, Cancel Flights as Hurricane Irma Approaches

September 6, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

As Hurricane Irma approaches South Florida and the Caribbean, airlines are reworking their operations in order to account for the monstrous storm. Irma, being one of the largest in recorded history, is anticipated to create

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Opinion: Why We Shouldn’t Blame American Airlines for Rolling Out Basic Economy

September 6, 2017 Hemal Gosai

American Airlines has finally launched Basic Economy fares on all routes in the continental United States for immediate travel. American Airlines initially rolled out Basic Economy for sale on February 21 for travel beginning March

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American Airlines Axes Seasonal Route to Manchester

August 24, 2017 Adam Fowler

American Airlines has announced that starting next summer it will not resume its daily seasonal service from Manchester International Airport to New York’s JFK Airport. The airline currently operates a mix of Boeing 757 and

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American Airlines Announces New Seasonal Summer 2018 Routes

August 16, 2017 Hemal Gosai

American Airlines launches new seasonal routes from Philadelphia International and Chicago O’Hare to Europe for Summer 2018. Flights will be available for booking starting August 21 for travel between May 4, 2018 to Oct. 27,

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American Gets Closer to China Southern, Questions Regarding Cathay Pacific Partnership Remain

August 13, 2017 Joe Pesek

On Friday, China Southern completed its share issuance to American Airlines, allowing the Dallas-based carrier to take on a 2.68 percent stake in the Chinese airline. The move follows a continued path of global airlines

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American Airlines Internal Memo Outlines First Revenue 737 MAX 8 Flight

August 11, 2017 Daniel Morley

According to an internal memo, American Airlines will be launching their new Boeing 737 MAX 8 on a selection of flights between Miami and New York’s LaGuardia Airport. The initial revenue flight will be on

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Photos: American’s First Boeing 737 MAX 8 Makes Flightline Appearance

August 1, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

American Airlines’ first Boeing 737 MAX 8 made an appearance on the flightline in Renton, Wash. on Sunday after completing final assembly. The Fort Worth-based carrier has 100 737 MAX aircraft on order with four

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Full Analysis: American Airlines Second Quarter Earnings Signal Both Growth and Analyst Concerns

July 30, 2017 Hemal Gosai

American Airlines announced their second quarter earnings late last week, beating analyst expectations with revenues of $11.1 billion and a diluted EPS excluding special items of $1.92 vs analyst expectations of revenues of $11.08 billion

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American Completes Two-Class Retrofits for Entire Boeing 777-200 Fleet

July 25, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Gone are the days of three-class Boeing 777-200 aircraft at American Airlines. On Monday, the Fort Worth-based carrier said that there are no longer any 777-200s with a three-class configuration in operation. The carrier has

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A Milestone and World Record: Aircraft Mechanic Celebrates 75 Years of Service With American Airlines

July 18, 2017 Ryan Ewing

Seniority plays a major role throughout the airline industry, and Azreil “Al” Blackman certainly tops the charts. At 16-years-old, Mr. Blackman graduated from Aviation High School in New York City before taking on a role as

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American Airlines Plans to Drop Codeshare Agreements with Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways

July 12, 2017 Joe Pesek

In a statement, American Airlines confirmed on Wednesday that it has notified both Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways that it will not extended its codeshare agreements. Official notice was given to the two carriers on

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Qatar Airways Moves Forward with Plan to Purchase Part of American Airlines

July 6, 2017 Joe Pesek

Despite continued public relations attacks from major U.S. airlines on carriers in the Middle East, Qatar Airways plans to move forward with its initiative to begin purchasing shares of up to 4.75% of American Airlines’

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Trip Report: JetSmarter Private Club to the Nation’s Capital

June 25, 2017 Hemal Gosai

Making the best use of ‘Summer Fridays’ at work, I made the decision to take last Friday off and hop on a flight using a service that many have never heard of: JetSmarter. Background on

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Updated: Qatar Airways Expresses Interest in 10% Stake in American Airlines

June 22, 2017 Joe Pesek

American Airlines announced early Thursday morning that Doha-based carrier and fellow oneworld alliance member, Qatar Airways, has expressed interest in purchasing a 10 percent stake in American. At current share prices, this would account for

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Photos: American Rolls out New AstroJet-Themed Boeing 737-800

June 5, 2017 Ryan Ewing

American’s AstroJet retro paint scheme has been a long-enduring staple of the airline’s fleet. It is beloved among aviation enthusiasts and airline employees alike while still being recognizable by seasoned passengers. The original livery was

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American Launches New Seasonal Routes to Amsterdam, Barcelona and Rome

May 5, 2017 Matthew Garcia

On Friday, American Airlines launched three new daily seasonal routes from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. The Dallas-Fort Worth-based carrier will fly to Amsterdam, Rome, and Barcelona until September 30. The

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Conquistadores del Cielo: The Secret Club of Top Airline Executives

March 17, 2017 Joe Pesek

When many analysts, customers, and airline employees look at airlines like Delta, United, American, and Southwest, it becomes easy to jump to the word “competition.” These competitions range from big to small, such as Southwest

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Analysis: How We Ended Up with Basic Economy in the U.S.

A Look Inside American’s New Flagship Experience at Chicago O’hare

Reflections on 9/11: Washington Dulles Airport Managers Share Personal Stories of Tragic Day

Updated: Airlines Extend Travel Waivers, Cancel Flights as Hurricane Irma Approaches

Opinion: Why We Shouldn’t Blame American Airlines for Rolling Out Basic Economy

American Airlines Axes Seasonal Route to Manchester

American Airlines Announces New Seasonal Summer 2018 Routes

American Gets Closer to China Southern, Questions Regarding Cathay Pacific Partnership Remain

American Airlines Internal Memo Outlines First Revenue 737 MAX 8 Flight

Photos: American’s First Boeing 737 MAX 8 Makes Flightline Appearance

Full Analysis: American Airlines Second Quarter Earnings Signal Both Growth and Analyst Concerns

American Completes Two-Class Retrofits for Entire Boeing 777-200 Fleet

A Milestone and World Record: Aircraft Mechanic Celebrates 75 Years of Service With American Airlines

American Airlines Plans to Drop Codeshare Agreements with Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways Moves Forward with Plan to Purchase Part of American Airlines

Trip Report: JetSmarter Private Club to the Nation’s Capital

Updated: Qatar Airways Expresses Interest in 10% Stake in American Airlines

Photos: American Rolls out New AstroJet-Themed Boeing 737-800

American Launches New Seasonal Routes to Amsterdam, Barcelona and Rome

Conquistadores del Cielo: The Secret Club of Top Airline Executives

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano

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