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American Airlines News

The latest news and analysis of American Airlines, including breaking news, executive interviews, earnings coverage, and analysis of its competitors.

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United Airlines Appoints Estee Lauder Exec to Board as Industry Tries to Increase Gender Diversity

The airline industry has been trying to diversify boards and executive teams as it tries to shed its predominantly male image.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

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United Airlines Now Allows Family and Friends to Pool Miles for Booking Trips

United is one of the biggest U.S. airlines to allow friends and family to combine miles — at no extra fee — to redeem award tickets.

Meghna Maharishi | 1 month ago

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Delta Confirms JFK to Israel Route Will Return – But With A Delay

Delta's decision will soon leave American Airlines as the only U.S. carrier not to have returned to the Israeli market.

Gordon Smith | 2 months ago

Airline Weekly

Dis-AAdvanatged

American Airlines has got problems. There’s no disputing that. It shows in its lagging margins. But does it have solutions?

2 months ago

Airline Weekly

American Airlines Fights Back

In this week's Airline Weekly Lounge podcast, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss a new strategy from American Airlines to win back domestic market share and boost loyalty.

2 months ago

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United Halts Pilot Hiring Due to Boeing Delivery Delays

One of Boeing’s biggest customers said it has paused pilot hiring in the spring due to Max 10 delivery delays.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

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American Airlines Goes All In on Its Loyalty Program and Small Cities

American unveiled an interesting strategy during its investor day Monday afternoon — bolster its loyalty program and presence in small U.S. cities.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Approaches a New Milestone

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's latest listings numbers, JetBlue and Spirit's latest agreement, and American Airlines' latest order.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

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American Airlines Orders 260 New Planes: Here’s What They’re Getting

The addition of the Boeing 737 Max 10 in American's order is a vote of confidence in the U.S. manufacturer's yet-to-be certified plane.

Gordon Smith | 2 months ago

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American Airlines Expands Domestic First Class, Betting on Premium Travel’s Durability

American’s Airbus A319 and A320 fleet will soon have more first class seating, larger overhead bins and outlets at every seat.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago