The Latest Breaking News from American Airlines

Texas companies resumed 2022 PAC donations to Jan. 6 election objectors they had cut off

WASHINGTON — In the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, major companies and trade associations announced they would at least temporarily halt campaign donations to lawmakers who objected to certifying President Joe Biden’s victory.

Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2023

Man dies after defibrillator on American Airlines plane wasn’t charged, lawsuit claims

DALLAS — A lawsuit against Fort Worth-based American Airlines says a man died on a flight in June after an onboard defibrillator failed to work because it wasn’t charged.

Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2023

Airliner innovations that aim to make the skies comfy and green

From actual beds to more comfort in Economy, the best innovations in air travel could shape a more sustainable and accessible future.

The New Daily · Mar 18, 2023

JetBlue merger with Spirit not cleared for takeoff – why Justice Department is suing to scupper deal

The U.S. Department of Justice has intervened to block a proposed deal that would see carrier JetBlue buy budget service Spirit Airlines.

The Conversation · Mar 11, 2023

Jim Frost, who captured Mirage tavern bribes as a Sun-Times photographer, dead at 79

He worked incredibly hard to get to a big city paper. His fresh face that no one would recognize got him on the Mirage assignment and a place in the history books.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 10, 2023

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says carrier ‘is prepared to match Delta pay rates’

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says the Fort Worth-based carrier “is prepared to match” rival Delta’s new pilot contract by raising pay a cumulative 40% over four years and improving profit sharing.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023

American Airlines passengers forced to sleep on airport floor

If American carriers are responsible for a delay or cancellation, they are obligated to offer a voucher for an approved hotel

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023

Passenger arrested for urinating on American Airlines flight from JFK to Delhi

College student Aryan Vohra, 21, was “heavily intoxicated” and endangered safety of crew and passengers, airline says

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2023

American Airlines bars Indian citizen from flying after urinating on US citizen mid-air

An Indian passenger allegedly urinated on a US co-passenger mid-flight on an American Airlines (AA-292) flight to New Delhi from New York, an official said on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 5, 2023

American Airlines, flight attendants file for mediation during contract negotiations

American Airlines flight attendants and the Fort Worth-based carrier are filing for federal help from National Mediation Board to move contract negotiations forward, the parties said Friday.

Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023