April 26, 2020 5:47 pm ET
April 8, 2020 1:35 pm ET -
Debate Over Refunds for Canceled Flights Emerges
Less than a week after releasing preliminary terms for airlines receiving aid from the U.S. government, the Department of Transportation (DOT) filed another memo for airlines on April 3, this one mandating airlines continue to provide refunds per previous guidance,…
April 2, 2020 8:48 pm ET -
American Announces Further International Reductions for Summer Schedule
As uncertainty around the duration of the COVID-19 emergency hampers travel demand and restricts international mobility, airlines around the world are adjusting their capacity to this new reality. American Airlines announced on Thursday further capacity cuts that will be made…
March 13, 2020 12:20 am ET -
American Airlines to Freeze Hiring and Expedite Aircraft Retirements Following…
As COVID-19, the novel Coronavirus that appeared months ago continues to slow down travel around the world, American Airlines has announced that it will halt pilot recruitment and expedite the retirement of its older Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft. "As…
March 12, 2020 12:55 am ET -
Travel Suspended Between U.S. and 26 European Nations
In an Oval Office address to the nation on March 11, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the suspension of travel between the U.S. and Europe for 30 days in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. The…
February 13, 2020 3:03 pm ET -
Alaska Airlines Intends to Join Oneworld by 2021
Alaska Airlines has announced its intention to join the oneworld alliance. This announcement comes alongside plans to forge a partnership with American Airlines to connect more U.S. destinations, specifically the West Coast, with the country and the world. By summer 2021, Alaska…