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U.S. Approval Granted for Delta Air Lines and Korean Air Joint Venture

November 20, 2017 Andy Nelson

On Friday, the U.S. Department of Transport (DOT) granted approval to the proposed joint venture between Delta Air Lines and the South Korean flag carrier Korean Air. The deal, originally struck on June 23, is

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From American to United: A Big Decision for Waterloo, Iowa

November 19, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Located in Iowa, Waterloo Regional Airport is currently hard at work deciding the future of the airport’s only airline. For six years, the airport has seen service from American Airlines, operating through its regional brand.

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American Launches Los Angeles to Beijing Route

November 6, 2017 Ashley Magoon

As of Nov. 5, American Airlines launched flights to Beijing from Los Angeles, becoming the first U.S.-based carrier to operate this route. American 181 will depart daily from Los Angeles (LAX) at 10:55 A.M., and

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American Sets Retirement Date for MD-80s

November 2, 2017 Akhil Dewan

American Airlines has announced that it plans to completely retire its MD-80 fleet in 2019. The MD-80 has been one of the workhorses of the American Airlines fleet, operating countless short-haul domestic and international routes

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American Airlines to Close St. Louis Pilot Base

October 31, 2017 Ashley Magoon

American Airlines announced yesterday its plan to close of its pilot base in St. Louis (STL) effective Sept. 2018, according to Dallas News. The closure will force approximately 180 pilots currently based at STL to

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Juan Carlos Liscano Named American Airlines’ New Latin America Managing Director

October 30, 2017 Matthew Garcia

Juan Carlos Liscano has been named the new American Airlines Managing Director for the airline’s Latin America operations. Liscano’s new occupation will require him to oversee operations for “American’s largest international region covering 50 destinations

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Inside American’s First Boeing 737 MAX 8 at the Tulsa Maintenance Base

October 10, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

On Saturday, American Airlines was able to host their employees and families at the Tulsa Maintenance Base for family day festivities. At the day-long event, the airline showed off its new 737 MAX aircraft, which

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Free Instant Messaging Now Offered on Some Flights: Will The Trend Continue?

October 1, 2017 Matthew Garcia

To stay in touch with friends, family, and clients while flying, passengers must pay for onboard Wi-Fi. Most U.S. domestic Wi-Fi services cost around $5 which may not be worth it to some, especially on

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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,

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U.S. Approval Granted for Delta Air Lines and Korean Air Joint Venture

From American to United: A Big Decision for Waterloo, Iowa

American Launches Los Angeles to Beijing Route

American Sets Retirement Date for MD-80s

American Airlines to Close St. Louis Pilot Base

Juan Carlos Liscano Named American Airlines’ New Latin America Managing Director

Inside American’s First Boeing 737 MAX 8 at the Tulsa Maintenance Base

Free Instant Messaging Now Offered on Some Flights: Will The Trend Continue?

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

London’s Gatwick to Announce Plans for Second Runway Amid Capacity Issues

Hainan Airlines Puts its First Airbus A350-900 Into Service

Long-Haul Flights Boost London Gatwick’s Passenger Numbers in Busiest Ever September

Analysis: Qatar’s Aircraft Shortage is Causing Growing Pains

Shake Up at Alaska Airlines Causes Airline to Layoff Employees