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American Airlines CEO Robert Isom outlined numerous steps the airline is taking to “course correct” after abandoning a direct distribution strategy it embarked on in 2023.

American Airlines’ profits dipped significantly in the second quarter as it seeks to recover from a controversial distribution strategy that led to the departure of its chief commercial officer. 

Delta Air Lines canceled around 20% of its schedule on Monday as it grapples with lingering flight disruptions that were caused by a major IT outage. 

Delta CEO Ed Bastian apologized and offered frequent flyer miles to customers impacted by ongoing flight disruptions that were caused by an IT outage on Friday.

The real-life Y2K. “Blue Screen of Death.” The IT outage that has affected everything from Times Square billboards to payrolls has also led to a worldwide meltdown in the airline industry. 

American Airlines struck a tentative deal with its flight attendants union, ending years of contentious negotiations. 

United Airlines flight attendants said Tuesday they are voting on whether to authorize a strike as negotiations with management have stalled. 

Tulsa Tech’s aviation maintenance students gain 3,000 industry mentors through a new partnership with American Airlines, offering hands-on training and job interviews.

The details are out on former American Airlineschief commercial officer Vasu Raja’s severance package.

American Airlines seeks to offer the only nonstop service between San Antonio International Airport and Washington Reagan National Airport, enhancing connectivity for the military and Hispanic majority city.

American Airlines’ 2023 Sustainability Report highlights progress in climate strategies and decarbonizing aviation, with key initiatives like contrail avoidance research and sustainable sourcing practices. CEO Robert Isom emphasizes ongoing efforts toward achieving zero emissions by 2050.

Do you call July midsummer or mid-winter? It all depends which side of a major new air route you’re on.  Come July 12, one of the year’s most hotly anticipated new flights will take to the skies for the first time.

In a significant move to enhance connectivity, American Airlines has applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to launch daily nonstop flights between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA). This development follows the 2024 FAA reauthorization bill, which allocated five new roundtrip flights to DCA.  

American Airlines enhances its sustainability efforts by signing a purchase agreement with ZeroAvia for 100 hydrogen-electric engines, aiming for zero emissions inflight and advancing its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

American Airlines announced Tuesday that it entered a conditional purchase agreement for 100 hydrogen-electric engines with startup ZeroAvia to fuel its regional jets. 

As the United States celebrates July 4 and the Declaration of Independence from British colonial rule, there are signs that the two nations have never been closer. 

An American Airlines flight was diverted this week after authorities said a 25-year-old man exposed himself and urinated in the airplane's aisle mid-flight.

Making money in the airline industry has never been easy.

First-class Delta flyers out of New York’s JFK now have a new premium perk: A lounge that’s just for them. 

American Airlines’ flight attendants’ union said Thursday that it did not reach a new contract with management. The union added that the National Mediation Board is debating whether to release both parties into a 30-day cooling off period, which could set the stage for a strike. 

American Airlines is pausing pilot hiring as it reevaluates its growth plans for the year. The carrier said it would temporarily pause new pilot hiring in September, October and November.