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American Airlines Changes Flight Number After Deadly Plane Collision

An American Airlines Airbus A321 plane takes off from Los Angeles International airport

American Airlines has announced that it will no longer use flight number AA5342 in the wake of the tragic plane collision that claimed the lives of 67 individuals. The decision comes as the airline continues to address the aftermath of the devastating incident.

Following the cancellation of service from Wichita to Washington, DC, after the collision, American Airlines is set to resume operations on Friday night. The first flight on this route will now be identified as AA5677, marking a significant change in flight numbering for the airline.

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