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American Takes Delivery of First 737 MAX 8 Aircraft

September 28, 2017 Akhil Dewan

Fort Worth-based American Airlines is taking delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 today. In July, the aircraft was on the final assembly line at Boeing’s plant in Renton, Washington, and now that flight

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First Look: American Airlines’ 737 MAX Rolls Out of Paint Hangar

September 13, 2017 Parker Davis

The first of 100 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to be delivered to American Airlines was rolled out of the paint hangar at Boeing Field on Monday night. The airframe, LN6515, will eventually become one

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Updated: Hurricane Irma Causes Airline Issues in the Caribbean and South Florida

September 10, 2017 Matthew Garcia

Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida on Sunday morning striking the state as a category four storm with 130 mile per hour winds and storm surges reaching 15 miles an hour. Irma has already torn

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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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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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American, Delta, and Frontier Face Stiff Fines for Violating Consumer Protection Rules

July 24, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Three major airlines in the U.S., American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Frontier Airlines, have agreed to each pay thousands of dollars for failing to follow airline consumer protection rules. Each airline was fined for

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Multiple Flights Cancelled Due To Heat In Phoenix

June 22, 2017 Akhil Dewan

With temperatures approaching record highs this week in Phoenix, Arizona, American Airlines has had to cancel more than 40 flights in and out of Phoenix Sky Harbor simply because the planes cannot take off. Over

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Smaller Seats or Higher Fares: A Heated Debate in the U.S.

May 29, 2017 Jace Moseley

Passenger comfort has slowly been on the decline for economy passengers in the United States. Much of this decline, however, is due to the passenger’s pockets and the fact that many standard travelers are looking

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American Airlines Purchases $200 Million Stake in China Southern

March 28, 2017 Parker Davis

American Airlines has become the second airline to buy a stake in a major Chinese carrier, by way of a $200 million share in Guangzhou-based China Southern Airlines. The cost represents a 2.76 percent stake

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U.S. Airlines Reducing Service to Cuba Due to Lower Demand Than Anticipated

March 15, 2017 Akhil Dewan

Effective on April 22, 2017, Silver Airways, a Fort Lauderdale-based regional carrier, will be ceasing its 22 daily flights to Cuba due to lower than anticipated demand and an inflation of the market. The decision

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The Big Three U.S. Carriers and Their 777 Seating Arrangements

March 8, 2017 Samuel Chen

Since United’s recent delivery of their new 777-300ER, the 777 has once again been put into the spotlight. While the variant first took flight in 2003, United has brought it back anew. Back in 1995,

Opinions

Opinion: Is Basic Economy Worth the Savings?

January 22, 2017 Matthew Garcia

Given the recent announcement of multiple airlines’ basic economy fares, is saving a few bucks really worth losing numerous travel benefits from a passenger’s perspective? In 2014 alone, the three largest airlines made close to

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What Does the Future Look Like for Inflight Dining on US Airlines?

December 12, 2016 Parker Davis

The time American Airlines saved $40,000 by cutting one olive from each first class salad has become a true legend of the U.S. airline industry. Northwest Airlines also saved $500,000 by cutting each lime into 16

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The Big Four US Airlines: An Analysis of Their Commercials

December 8, 2016 Samuel Chen

In today’s ever connected and increasingly technologically dependent age, airlines are exploring new ways of attracting frequent flyers as well as new customers. The four largest US airlines have been very active in their television

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Opinion: Did US Airlines Jump Into The Cuba Market Too Quickly?

December 5, 2016 Parker Davis

American Airlines announced Thursday they would be cutting three of their Miami to Cuba frequencies on Feb. 16, 2017. The announcement of these cuts comes just days after the airline announced they would be cutting

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Merger Mishap: The TWA – American Merger 15 Years Later

December 1, 2016 Ian McMurtry

December 1, 2001 was the last official day of operation for one of America’s most historic carriers, Trans World Airlines. After years of mixed results, ranging from the buildup of a European network to numerous

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Cold Bay, Alaska Welcomes American Airlines Team With Open Arms

November 18, 2016 Parker Davis

On Oct. 12, American Airlines flight 288 from Shanghai to Chicago O’Hare was in the final half of its journey across the Pacific. When the pilots of the Boeing 787-8 aircraft noticed a light indicating

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Safety Videos: The Big Three US Carriers And Their Attempt to Catch Passengers’ Attention

October 6, 2016 Samuel Chen

The purpose of safety videos are to inform the passengers what to do in case of an emergency. Recently, several airlines have begun to make an effort to make their safety videos more memorable. Some videos

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First Look: Inside American’s 787-9 Dreamliner

October 2, 2016 Parker Davis

The first Boeing 787-9 was rolled out of the factory back in 2013. In August of the following year, the variant entered commercial service with All Nippon Airways. In 2014, United Airlines became the first

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American Takes Delivery of First 737 MAX 8 Aircraft

First Look: American Airlines’ 737 MAX Rolls Out of Paint Hangar

Updated: Hurricane Irma Causes Airline Issues in the Caribbean and South Florida

American Airlines Internal Memo Outlines First Revenue 737 MAX 8 Flight

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

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

American, Delta, and Frontier Face Stiff Fines for Violating Consumer Protection Rules

Multiple Flights Cancelled Due To Heat In Phoenix

Smaller Seats or Higher Fares: A Heated Debate in the U.S.

American Airlines Purchases $200 Million Stake in China Southern

U.S. Airlines Reducing Service to Cuba Due to Lower Demand Than Anticipated

The Big Three U.S. Carriers and Their 777 Seating Arrangements

Opinion: Is Basic Economy Worth the Savings?

What Does the Future Look Like for Inflight Dining on US Airlines?

The Big Four US Airlines: An Analysis of Their Commercials

Opinion: Did US Airlines Jump Into The Cuba Market Too Quickly?

Merger Mishap: The TWA – American Merger 15 Years Later

Cold Bay, Alaska Welcomes American Airlines Team With Open Arms

Safety Videos: The Big Three US Carriers And Their Attempt to Catch Passengers’ Attention

First Look: Inside American’s 787-9 Dreamliner

Taipei Taoyuan Airport Yearns for More Transit Passengers

Interjet Receives Compensation for Faulty Sukhoi Aircraft

Mr. Smith Goes to Paris: Strike Threats and a Falling Share Price Shows Work is Cut Out for New Air France-KLM CEO

Chinese Plan to Build and Sell Harbin Aircraft in Brazil

Emirates Enhances Onboard Family Friendly Amenities