The Latest Breaking News from American Airlines

Cancer patient offloaded from flight after ‘repeatedly asking for help with bag’

Meenakshi Sengupta has lodged an official complaint with the airline

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

This trick to save time and money on air travel is risky, illegal and may get you banned

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Just about everything is more expensive these days, and air travel is no exception: in fact, the price of a plane ticket is outpacing other cost increases.

Tribune News Service · Feb 6, 2023

Female Cancer Patient Offloaded From New York-Bound Flight; DGCA Seeks Report From Airline

A female cancer patient, who recently underwent a surgery, was allegedly offloaded from a New York-bound flight of American Airlines at Delhi airport after she sought assistance from a flight attendant to keep her hand-bag in overhead cabin. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 5, 2023

US airport worker sucked into jet engines ‘repeatedly warned’ before tragic death

A report found that the employee was given an additional warning to stay back, despite safety huddles and briefings

Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2023

‘Mayhem in the airport:’ The Southwest Airlines holiday meltdown from those who lived it

As Southwest Airlines spiraled out of control during its 16,700 cancellation holiday meltdown, so did the plans for passenger Brenda Angeles, pilot Seth Kornblum and flight attendant Kristen Loucks.

Tribune News Service · Jan 24, 2023

American Airlines faces a flurry of racial discrimination complaints

American Airlines is facing accusations of racial discrimination after removing two Black celebrities from flights during the last week and being sued in federal court by a Black passenger for also being kicked off a flight.

Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2023

Sha’Carri Richardson shares video as she’s removed from flight

Sha’Carri Richardson took to Instagram to call out airline

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

US athlete removed from flight after she claims she was ‘harassed’ by flight attendant

Sha’Carri Richardson took to Instagram to call out airline

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

Planning a flight with your pet? Here are some options airlines offer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A 14-year-old beagle is searching for a new home after it was surrendered recently at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2023

What to do if your flight has been canceled

Early January saw Southwest Airlines cutting two-thirds of its flights following an operational meltdown stemming from an arctic storm. A canceled flight often leaves passengers in a conundrum over whether to request a refund or sit and wait for the airline to put them on the next available flight.

Tribune News Service · Jan 23, 2023