The Latest Breaking News from American Airlines

American Airlines captain praised for candid announcement to passengers: ‘Nobody wants to hear your video’

‘You people should treat people the way you want to be treated,’ he says during speech

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023

The ‘Death Star’ Bill Is About Kneecapping Democracy in Texas

HB 2127, the so-called death star bill, is the culmination of a years-long fight about centralizing power, not protecting small businesses.

Texas Observer · Jul 31, 2023

Why Dunkin' and Lego rebrands succeeded – but X missed the mark

Twitter has swapped the fluffy bird that used to symbolize the social media platform for a spindly black X. Ditching the company’s well-known logo and changing its name to a letter often associated with danger, death and the unknown is only the latest user-aggravating step CEO Elon Musk has taken…

The Conversation · Jul 28, 2023

American Airlines flies to record second-quarter revenues and $1.3 billion profit

American Airlines reported total revenue of $14.1 billion in its second quarter, the highest quarterly revenue in the airline’s history, as international travel demand spiked this year.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023

American Airlines pilots want bargaining do-over after United bests on pay

The union that represents American Airlines pilots is calling out the carrier to make changes to a “woefully deficient by comparison” contract following the tentative agreement for United Airlines pilots that they say pays better.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023

3 Soaring Airline Stocks

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) raised its global airline profit outlook to $9.8 billion by year-end, more than double the previous forecast of $4.7 billion. No wonder then that the The MSCI All World Stock Index for airlines is at the highest level since June 2021, up about 20%…

StockNews.com · Jul 19, 2023

United’s contract with pilots puts Southwest Airlines in the hot seat

While other major carriers have struck industry-leading deals with their pilots, Southwest Airlines’ pilots union says the Dallas-based carrier needs to ramp up contract negotiations before the busy holiday traveling season.

Tribune News Service · Jul 18, 2023

United Airlines Pilots Secure Substantial Pay Raise In New Labor Agreement

Industry-wide pilot shortage strengthens negotiating power, leading to significant wage increases.

Zenger · Jul 16, 2023

Teenager detained at Florida airport and accused of ‘skiplagging’ travel hack

Skiplagging isn’t illegal, but that doesn’t mean it’s without risks

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2023

American Airlines, JetBlue will stop ticket sales on each other’s flights

American Airlines and JetBlue Airways will stop selling tickets on each other’s flights after a federal court’s ruling struck down a long-term partnership.

Tribune News Service · Jul 14, 2023