Robert Isom travel tips

Former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker will step down as chairman and leave the carrier’s board of directors in April. The move ends his decade-long tenure in at the airline that began in 2013 after he successfully orchestrated American’s merger with US Airways.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Wednesday, March 15. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

It’s like that bunny in the old Energizer battery commercials: Still going.

Pilots at American Airlines are “near” reaching a comprehensive agreement in principle with the company on a new contract, according to a pilot union memo seen by Reuters.

The rise in blended travel is reshaping American Airlines. Travelers who combine work and leisure into one trip are not only the fastest growing segment of the carrier’s business, but they are also driving changes to everything from how it sells flights to its loyalty program and big investment in premium seats.

The aviation industry has always been at the forefront of innovation, driving global connectivity and opening up new horizons for travelers worldwide. As we enter a new era of air travel, filled with technological advancements and sustainability concerns, it is crucial for leaders, experts, and enthusiasts to come together and shape the future of aviation. 

American Airlines Group will appeal a U.S. court decision requiring it to end an alliance with JetBlue Airways Corp, American CEO Robert Isom said on Wednesday.

American Airlines and JetBlue Airways have won a little more time to either appeal or unwind their partnership in the northeastern U.S. after it was found in violation of antitrust law last month.

Skift Aviation Forum will return to the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas metroplex on November 1, hosted by DFW International Airport. This event, taking place at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel, will bring together CEOs and senior executives from across the airline industry to discuss where aviation is headed.

American Airlines is performing well, and it expects the strength to continue. The Fort Worth-based Oneworld carrier said on Thursday it generated $14.4 billion in revenue for the second quarter. Net profit reached nearly $1.4 billion.

A rush among travelers to make up for lost time during the pandemic is producing bumper airline earnings. And executives at U.S. carriers don’t see a letup in demand even as rising living costs stretch household budgets and add to worries about the industry’s pricing power.

Last November, Skift debuted the first in-person Skift Aviation Forum in Dallas, Texas, hosted by DFW International Airport. The event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts from around the world to discuss the past, present, and future of aviation. As we look back on this milestone event, we can see the profound impact it had on the industry, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended.

Pilots at American Airlines approved a new contract Monday worth $9.6 billion over its four-year term, making the carrier the second of the major U.S. carrier after Delta Air Lines to finalize a new pilot accord.

Pilots at American Airlines approved a contract on Monday that will increase pilot compensation by more than 46 percent and includes other benefits and changes.

Maybe you’ve noticed, maybe you haven’t, but the airport security lines at our nation’s TSA checkpoints have been growing even longer of late, and now one airline is finally fed up enough to do something about it.

Yesterday, two of the world’s largest airlines got new presidents. What’s less clear is how, and why.