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On Thursday, American Airlines released a revised schedule featuring new routes, station closures, and route cancellations. These changes reflect the airline’s modernization and growth efforts. In an internal statement, American announced five new routes from Chicago-O’hare, Dallas, and Miami: DFW – Amsterdam (Seasonal: May-September) DFW – Rome (Seasonal: May-September) DFW – Kona, Hawaii (Seasonal: February-March […]

American Airlines and Republic Airways are now partnered for the long term. On September 2nd, the two companies filed for an approval by the United States Bankruptcy Court in New York. The agreement came at a time when Republic was in bankruptcy protection. In a press release by Republic Airways Inc., President, Chairman, and CEO […]

There has been an interesting shakeup in the airline executive world this afternoon as American Airlines and United Airlines both name new company presidents. American’s New President American announced Robert Isom as their new President who will report directly to the Chairman and CEO Doug Parker. The 52-year-old began his airline career for Northwest Airlines […]

The ability to stay connected while traveling is now a top priority for the airlines. Companies such as Gogo have been providing inflight internet service since 2008, starting with American Airlines and have expanded to many other carriers. Like any first generation technology, there are problems along with room for improvement and American has begun […]

Today, American Airlines celebrated its 90th birthday. The airline marked the occasion with special events across its network and on social media, including a special celebration for passengers on American Airlines flight 90. We’re celebrating by taking a look back at the rich legacy of the largest airline in the world. The Early Days According […]

For American Airlines, April 5, 2016, marks 25 years of charter service to Cuba. On this day in 1991, the inaugural flight departed Miami International Airport bound for Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport. The anniversary comes at the perfect time, since in early March, airlines submitted their applications for scheduled service to Cuba. “Back then, going […]

American Airlines has announced it will begin daily nonstop service between Los Angeles and Hong Kong, beginning September 7th. The airline previously announced new flights out of its Los Angeles hub in January. The new Hong Kong route will join the airline’s existing service to Shanghai and Tokyo, including recently-launched service to Tokyo’s Haneda airport. […]

American Airlines recently announced a major series of updates and expansions to their lounges worldwide. Changes are coming to all three brands of American’s lounges; Flagship, Admirals, and Arrivals, bringing them closer to the standards of American’s new premium aircraft interiors. American’s Flagship Lounge, which qualifies as the airline’s most exclusive space, will be receiving […]

On Monday, American Airlines dismissed a lawsuit it had brought against in-flight internet provider Gogo. In the lawsuit, filed February 12, American alleged Gogo has not respected its right to alter or terminate their agreement should a competitor offer a better service. Gogo currently provides WiFi on American’s flights within the continental United States and […]

On February 1, 2016, passengers in economy were greeted with a new tasty treat. The reintroduction of free snacks on United Airlines began with the serving of complimentary stroopwafels. These morning snacks will be served on flights within North America and between Honolulu and Guam. The stroopwafels will be available on flights departing before 9:45 a.m. with flights departing after, […]