The Latest Breaking News from American Airlines

More small airports are being cut off from the air travel network. This is why

The pilot shortage and changing economics are to blame for legacy airlines departing regional airports

WEKU · Sep 4, 2023

Passenger kicked off flight after heated argument over overhead locker space for his bags

Fellow traveller who filmed confrontation claims the man had used four overhead storage compartments

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

American Airlines passenger’s luggage gets crushed after being run over by truck

‘They gave me a new carry-on, but like … what the heck was I supposed to put in it?’ passenger says

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

American Airlines fined $4.1 million for dozens of long tarmac delays that trapped passengers

American Airlines is drawing the largest fine ever keeping passengers on delayed flights without giving them a chance to leave the plane

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

What is skiplagging? The cheap travel hack that has airlines cracking down

Skiplagging is the money-saving strategy of booking a flight with a layover city as the intended destination

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2023

Hollywood studios tout proposed 5% pay bump for writers as the biggest in 35 years, the day after UPS Teamsters ratified a 35% raise and pilots got 21%

The latest counteroffer from Hollywood studios features pay raises that pale in comparison to those secured by other unions just this week.

Fortune · Aug 23, 2023

American Airlines Pilots Ratify New Contract

The tentative American Airlines agreement includes changes aimed at more reliable passenger service, the union says.

Kiplinger · Aug 23, 2023

Up First briefing: GOP presidential debate, student debt relief, fire season delayed

The first Republican presidential debate takes place in Milwaukee tonight. The Biden administration announced a new student debt relief plan. Tropical storm Hilary may have delayed fire season.

WEKU · Aug 23, 2023

What is 'skiplagging' and why do the airlines hate when you do it?

A lawsuit brought by American Airlines against the ticketing site Skiplagged.com is bringing renewed attention to a controversial travel hack that some people have tried in an effort to save money.

WEKU · Aug 23, 2023

American Airlines flight from Miami to New York rerouted after pepper spray accidentally goes off in cabin

Passengers left coughing and gasping for air after pepper spray canister ‘inadvertently’ set off

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023