The Tesla Model 3 Gets A Range Bump And A New Screen In The U.S. American Model 3s still don’t have vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, despite the feature being introduced in China. InsideEVs · Oct 2
Alaska Airlines takes its battle for Seattle with Delta overseas Alaska Airlines is expanding aggressively into long-haul international travel from Seattle, using widebody aircraft acquired through Hawaiian Airlines to challenge Delta for premium passengers. The airline plans at least 15 intercontinental destinations by 2030, betting that higher-margin international, premium-cabin and loyalty revenue can offset fuel pressures and narrow the profitability… The Economic Times · Oct 2
American Airlines will now move middle seat passengers to better positions Window and aisle seats will automatically be offered to certain customers The Independent UK · Sep 30
High airfares could stick around even if jet fuel prices fall US airfares could remain elevated even if jet fuel prices fall, as airlines adjust schedules and ticket prices only gradually after sharp swings in fuel costs. With carriers cutting less-profitable flights and holiday fares already at decade highs, analysts say sustained relief for travellers may take months even if energy… The Economic Times · Sep 28
Why sky-high flight prices could outlast the fuel crisis by months Travelers could be stuck paying high airfares even if oil and jet fuel prices fall The Independent UK · Sep 28
Americans Are Buying Hybrids At A Record Pace. And It's Not Just Toyota Anymore Hybrids are selling better than ever before in America. And while Toyota is still the main driver of growth, other brands are driving growth, too. InsideEVs · Sep 24
Group of 6 Power Rankings: Four Teams Separating Themselves As Playoff Push Heats Up After a shaky outing against an FCS opponent, does Boise State still have a hold on the No. 1 spot? Sports Illustrated · Sep 24
Napa family rebuilt winery after 2017 wildfire for $30M; nine years later, $37M debt puts estate at risk Signorello Estate winery faces an October auction after a series of devastating setbacks. The winery burned down in 2017, and rebuilding efforts faced significant delays and cost increases. Global wine sales have declined, impacting the business's revenue streams and financial stability. The owner owes $37 million to American AgCredit, which… The Times of India · Sep 21
American, United and Southwest are all cutting 'marginal routes' as jet fuel prices spike American, United and Southwest are trimming schedules as fuel surges, while travelers already face fares nearly a quarter higher than a year ago Fortune · Sep 18
Group of 6 Power Rankings: What Boise State, Western Michigan’s Dramatic Week 1 Losses Mean for CFP Race After one week of FBS action, which G6 programs lead the pack for the automatic College Football Playoff bid? Sports Illustrated · Sep 10
Privacy screens and sculpted headrests: What's new in premium economy? Premium economy is getting an upgrade as airlines make flying more private, comfortable and luxurious – just without the hefty business class price tag. Euronews · Sep 9
Trump Tells Bombardier To Build in US or Stop Treating America Like a 'Piggybank' President Trump has threatened to ban Bombardier from the US market unless it increases American manufacturing, amid ongoing trade tensions with Canada and symbolic moves like renaming Lake Ontario. International Business Times UK · Sep 7
Trump's Beef Tariff Cut Accidentally Makes the Case for Free Trade As the president liberalized the market for beef, he also imposed new 50 percent tariffs on some $20 billion worth of Canadian goods. Americans will suffer. Reason · Sep 3
American Airlines Resumes Flights to Caracas Thursday — But the Airport It's Landing At Is Still Far From Whole American Airlines resumes nonstop Miami-Caracas flights Sept. 3, reconnecting Miami's 254,000-strong Venezuelan community after a two-month earthquake gap. Latin Times · Sep 2
Euronews · Aug 28 Major US airlines to launch new European routes for 2027 – here’s where they are flying to Alaska, American, Delta and United are among the US airlines to announce new direct flights to destinations in Europe next year.
The Times of India · Aug 26 American Airlines tightened its 24-hour cancellation rule; passengers booking less than 7 days before departure can now lose the full-refund option American Airlines has narrowed its 24-hour cancellation policy, ending a more generous refund option for passengers who book flights close to departure. Previously, tickets purchased at least 2 days before departure could generally be cancelled within 24 hours for a full refund, regardless of fare type. American's customer service information…
International Business Times UK · Aug 24 'I Warned Them. It Will Get Much Worse': Elon Musk Blasts Delta's Amazon Wi-Fi Deal Elon Musk criticises Delta's choice of Amazon Leo for in-flight Wi-Fi, warning it could lose customers to airlines using Starlink.
The Independent UK · Aug 22 Laptop catches fire on American Airlines flight as multiple passengers reportedly burned Passengers suffered burns to their hands in the incident
The Independent UK · Aug 20 Exclusive: White airline workers acted out slavery scenes from ‘Django Unchained’ in front of horrified Black staff, lawsuit claims A baggage handler at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport further claimed that two white supervisors reenacted the death of George Floyd in a ‘racially hostile and obscene’ photo that was posted on a bulletin board in the office
Fortune · Aug 19 American Airlines is finally bringing back seatback screens after nearly 10 years in a premium push to win back customers American is coping with a massive profit gap to competitors amid rising jet fuel costs and a movement towards luxury travel.
The Independent UK · Aug 15 How a US air traffic controller prevented a potential mid-air collision IN FULL
The Times of India · Aug 14 Two American jets with same flight number avoid mid-air disaster A potential aviation disaster was narrowly avoided near Phoenix after an air traffic controller noticed that two American Airlines jets were operating under the same flight number while approaching and departing the airport at almost the same time.
The Independent UK · Aug 14 Two American Airlines planes come close to disaster after flight number mix-up The Phoenix air traffic controller said it could have been ‘disastrous’
The Economic Times · Aug 13 American Airlines shakes up leadership as CEO faces pressure to close profit gap American Airlines is reorganizing its senior management team. New roles are being added to broaden oversight and boost performance. A former Spirit Airlines executive will now lead technical operations. The airline aims to close its profit gap with competitors like Delta and United. These changes are the first step in…
International Business Times UK · Aug 7 American Airlines Elite Upgrade Changes Quietly End the Free Jump From Coach to Business Class Seats From 25 August, American Airlines elite flyers in coach lose free business-class upgrades on nine premium routes and will be bumped only to premium economy instead.