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American Airlines has announced a blockbuster new aircraft order, from not one but three different manufacturers.

American Airlines said on Monday that it had ordered 260 new narrowbody jets to continue building out its fleet and expanding in domestic and short-haul international markets.

American will launch service between New York (JFK) and Tokyo’s convenient downtown Haneda Airport (HND) June 28.

Air New Zealand has apologized after it charged a married couple $8,000 to change their flight.

There are plenty of iconic symbols that come to mind when I think of Japan — like towering pagodas and red torii gates. But the country has also become famous for its breathtaking cherry blossoms.

An announcement this week from American Airlines created widespread concern and confusion in the travel advisor community. Once again, as with the NDC fare roll-out, we have a half-baked, significant policy change released to the marketplace without fully thinking through the ramifications or fully communicating specifically how advisors would be impacted.

Our dream of moving to Spain was almost a reality. A "For Sale" sign was firmly placed in our front yard, our visa applications had been approved, and we'd announced to just about everyone that we were moving to La Rioja, Spain, about 200 miles north of Madrid. The only thing left on our to-do list was to buy our one-way tickets.

While North America is home to its fair share of fascinating animals—the grizzly bear, American bison and American alligator, to name a few—this sprawling nation is no slouch when it comes to plantlife, either. Across the colder reaches of the continent, the icy grip of winter is beginning to thaw, ushering in a new round of colorful flowers for tourists to admire. From native superblooms to carefully-manicured lavender gardens, the following regions offer a spectacular array of flora that are perfect for a memorable spring vacation.

Travelers will have more flight options to visit Japan this summer.Announced Thursday, American Airlines will launch a new flight route between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on June 28. The new route makes American the only U.S.

Yet another major U.S. airline is raising checked bag fees.

This spring, United Airlines plans to launch a new route to Tokyo's Haneda Airport (HND).

Delta Air Lines is expanding Down Under with an all-new ultra-long-haul route.

The news that American Queen Voyages (AQV) had ceased operations on Feb. 20, canceling all future cruises, did not come as a shock to the trade.

American Airlines has set a June 28 launch date for daily service between New York JFK and Tokyo Haneda.

Treating your friends and family members to a nice meal is a great way to connect and share community. It's also a great way to earn bonus rewards that you can later use for travel.

An American Airlines flight descended into chaos on Tuesday when a traveler tried to open an emergency exit door mid-air, forcing other passengers to restrain him before he was duct-taped and zip-tied, witnesses said.

Delta Air Lines is offering a way to view the upcoming total solar eclipse closer up.

Checking a bag on American Airlines? It will now cost $40 per bag if you don’t prepay online or $35 if you pay in advance. Previously, the airline was charging a flat $30 per checked bag. American has also increased the price of a second checked bag from $40 to $45.

American Airlines doesn't really want you shopping around.

Passengers flying American Airlines will need to pack lighter or be ready to pay, the carrier announced Tuesday of its increased bag fees along with an array of other customer-facing changes.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Hayden Rue, a 32-year-old expat who's lived in Nepal since 2016. This essay has been edited for length and clarity.