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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

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American Changes Schedule for Initial A321neo Routes

January 24, 2019 Thomas Pallini

American Airlines has quietly changed the launch of its Airbus A321neo aircraft, previously scheduled to join the fleet on April 2 flying between Phoenix, Los Angeles and Orlando. The carrier confirmed to AirlineGeeks that the

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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

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Destination Orlando: Snowball Express Enters 13th Year with Trip to Disney

December 9, 2018 Thomas Pallini

American Airlines conducted a nationwide airlift on Saturday as it flew 12 aircraft from every corner of the country on a special mission, bringing Gold Star Families to Walt Disney World in Orlando. As part

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China Southern and American Announce Partnership Following SkyTeam Exit

November 29, 2018 James Dinsdale

A new partnership between China Southern Airlines and American Airlines has been announced with a ‘significant’ expansion of codeshare cooperation and the launch of reciprocal frequent flyer benefits and lounge access. From early 2019, members

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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

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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

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American Airlines Begins Refurbishment for LAX Terminals

October 19, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

American Airlines has broken ground on construction in what is part of a $1.6 billion investment on renovating the terminals it utilizes at Los Angeles International Airport. The project will feature upgraded facilities including more

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American Airlines Changes Rebooking Policy

October 9, 2018 Daniel Morley

American Airlines has begun instructing their agents to follow a new policy when rebooking disrupted passengers. Their new policy will affect mostly passengers booked in economy class. The new policy is to not book disrupted

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It’s Official: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Signed Into Law

October 8, 2018 Parker Davis

Over the next few years, the airline industry can look forward to new changes both big and small as President Trump quietly signed into law the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018 on Oct.

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Mohawk Airlines

September 20, 2018 Daniel Morley

Mohawk Airlines was founded in 1945 as Robinson Aviation. Its founder, C.S. Robinson, was an aerial photographer and conducted the airline’s first flight on April 6. The airline was based in Ithaca, New York and started

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The Cost of Connecting the Caribbean: Overextensions, Fruitless Expansions and Disappearing Brands

July 25, 2018 Ian McMurtry

Looking across the U.S., it’s common to see carriers cancel unprofitable routes in order to move aircraft to more popular and profitable routes. Whether it is a single route or the dismantling of an entire

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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

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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

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American to Add Seasonal Service to Vail from LaGuardia

July 15, 2018 Albert Kuan

American Airlines will be adding a new seasonal service between New York-LGA and Eagle County Regional Airport in Vail, Colorado for the winter 2018-19 season. The new service is being announced ahead of the popular

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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

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American Airlines

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

American Changes Schedule for Initial A321neo Routes

American’s First Airbus A321neo Spotted in Hamburg

Destination Orlando: Snowball Express Enters 13th Year with Trip to Disney

China Southern and American Announce Partnership Following SkyTeam Exit

American Airlines’ New Uniforms Make Debut

American Closes Mexico City to Philadelphia Route

American Airlines Begins Refurbishment for LAX Terminals

American Airlines Changes Rebooking Policy

It’s Official: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 Signed Into Law

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Mohawk Airlines

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

The Cost of Connecting the Caribbean: Overextensions, Fruitless Expansions and Disappearing Brands

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 to Add Seasonal Service to Vail from LaGuardia

American Airlines Unveils DC-3 Food Truck in Los Angeles

Photo Tour: Onboard WestJet’s New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Avianca Brasil Changes Leadership Amid Financial Crisis

JetBlue Launches Boston to Palm Springs Route, Goes Back in Time with Retro Livery

Etihad to Cancel 42 Airbus A350 Orders

Crossing O’er: Why North American Travelers Trek Across International Borders for Cheaper Flights