american airlines

Images show non-US citizens taking commercial flight into Charlotte

January 4, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Photos and videos received by North State Journal showed dozens of what appear to be non-U.S. citizens filing onto a late evening American Airlines flight from Phoenix to Charlotte recently. The source of […]

American Airlines lost $545 million in the third quarter on higher labor costs while rivals prosper

October 27, 2023 The Associated Press

DALLAS — American Airlines posted a $545 million loss for the third quarter as revenue was flat with last summer and costs rose, especially to cover a new contract with its pilots. American on Thursday […]

American Airlines commits to buying 20 Boom Supersonic jets

August 17, 2022 North State Journal Staff

GREENSBORO — American Airlines has agreed to purchase 20 supersonic Overture planes from Boom Supersonic, the companies announced Tuesday. The deal is the second firm order in the last two years for Boom. United Airlines made […]

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American Airlines CEO latest to call it quits

December 13, 2021 Associated Press

DALLAS — American Airlines CEO Doug Parker will retire in March and be replaced by its current president, Robert Isom, as the airline seeks to rebuild after massive losses caused by the pandemic. Parker, 60, […]

US sues to stop deal between American Airlines and JetBlue

September 22, 2021 David Koenig, Associated Press

The Justice Department and officials in six states have filed a lawsuit to block a partnership formed by American Airlines and JetBlue, claiming that it will reduce competition and lead to higher fares. The Justice […]

American Airlines is grounding emotional-support animals

January 7, 2021 Dave Koenig, Associated Press

DALLAS — American Airlines is banning emotional-support animals in a move that will force most owners to pay extra if they want their pets to travel with them. The airline said Tuesday that it will […]

Boeing Max returns to US skies with first passenger flight

December 29, 2020 David Koenig, Associated Press

American Airlines flew paying passengers on board a Boeing 737 Max on Tuesday, marking the first flight of the plane in U.S. skies in nearly two years after it was grounded following two deadly crashes. […]

American Airlines will drop flights to 15 cities in October

August 22, 2020 David Koenig, Associated Press

American Airlines will drop flights to 15 smaller U.S. cities in October when a federal requirement to serve those communities ends. The airline blamed low demand during the coronavirus pandemic, which has triggered a massive […]

American Airlines threatens to cancel some Boeing Max orders

July 11, 2020 David Koenig, Associated Press

DALLAS — American Airlines is warning Boeing that it could cancel some overdue orders for the grounded 737 Max unless the plane maker helps line up new financing for the jets, which has become more […]