30

Jan

UPDATED: American Airlines jet and helicopter collide, crash into Washington’s Potomac River

A commercial plane and a military helicopter collided midair near Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night. Both of the aircraft — an American Eagle jet and Army Black Hawk…

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24

Dec

Close call for American Airlines after unspecified technical issue

American Airlines on Tuesday lifted an hour-long ground stop of all its flights in the U.S. due to an unspecified technical issue, a notice on the U.S. aviation regulator's website…

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01

May

American Airlines pilots vote to authorize strike

May 1 (Reuters) - A union representing American Airlines Group Inc pilots said on Monday its members had approved a strike mandate ahead of the busy summer travel season, although…

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22

May

American Airlines and Microsoft partnership takes flight to create a smoother travel experience

American Airlines and Microsoft Corp. are partnering to use technology to create better, more connected experiences for customers and American Airlines team members, supporting the robust operations of the world’s…

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01

Nov

American Airlines cancels more flights; total now over 2,000

Nov 1 (Reuters) - American Airlines Inc said it cancelled 262 additional flights on Monday, pushing the total number of cancellations since Friday to 2,211, as it grapples with staffing…

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31

Oct

American Airlines cancels 1,400 flights due to staff shortages, bad weather

American Airlines said it has canceled more than 1,400 flights over the weekend due to staff shortages and unfavourable weather. The U.S. airline said it canceled 551 flights on Saturday,…

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30

Oct

American Airlines CEO says onboard violent incidents must stop

American Airlines Chief Executive Doug Parker sounded the alarm about disruptive and violent incidents onboard U.S. airplanes after a flight attendant was physically assaulted, prompting a flight diversion. "This type…

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20

Sep

American Airlines, Microsoft join Gates-backed program to boost clean energy

Several U.S. companies, including American Airlines Group Inc, General Motors and Microsoft Corp, on Monday build on their commitment to clean energy by joining billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates'…

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30

May

American Airlines joins Southwest in suspending alcohol services on flights

American Airlines has joined Southwest Airlines  in suspending alcohol services on flights, the airline said. The decision follows a recent assault of a Southwest flight attendant that resulted in a serious injury.…

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18

Oct

American Airlines plans to return Boeing 737 Max to service at year-end

American Airlines Group plans to return Boeing 737 Max jets to service for passenger flights by the end of this year depending on certifictaion of the aircraft from the Federal…

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08

Apr

American Airlines extends 737 MAX cancellations

  American Airlines announced that it will extend cancellations of 90 flights a day through June 5 because of the grounding of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft following two deadly crashes…

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