Traveler Bastian Bromse says in court papers that the episode caused him ‘pain, agony and mental anguish A passenger traveling from Washington Dulles International Airport to Berlin, Germany is suing United Airlines after swallowing a metal wire he says was unexpectedly lurking in his in-flight meal. Bastian Bromse required medical intervention to extricate… Read More »
DALLAS — The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays. The U.S. Department of Transportation said Monday it is the largest such fine against an airline since rules covering long ground delays… Read More »
American Airlines took a financial hit of more than half a billion dollars between July and September, the Fort Worth-based company reported Thursday. The airline said it earned roughly $13.5 billion in the third quarter of the year, about $545 million less than the second quarter. Meanwhile, American’s competitors — namely United and Delta… Read More »
American Airlines will resume flying between Miami and Port-au-Prince on May 9, just over two months after suspending flights in and out of Haiti due to civil unrest and security concerns. The move comes one day after the country installed a new nine-member presidential council that will help the country form a new government.… Read More »
Owens exclusively tells PEOPLE about the “sacrifice” he’s seen Biles make in order to become the most decorated gymnast of all time. Should Simone Biles — the most decorated gymnast of all time — return to the Olympics when the competition moves to Los Angeles in 2028, she’ll have the full support of her… Read More »
Michelle Obama has leapt to Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles’ defense after NFL star Marlon Humphrey branded both American gymnasts as ‘disgusting’ for bowing down to Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade at the Olympics. After Biles and Chiles made the gesture on the podium after their respective second and third place finish in the floor exercise… Read More »
DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines announced a massive order for new planes on Monday, splitting 260 new aircraft between Boeing, Airbus and Embraer in a move designed to meet growing travel demand and increase the airline’s supply of premium seats. American said it placed options for up to 193 more planes over the… Read More »
American Airlines expands winter schedule with eight new routes to Latin America and the Caribbean American will fly to more destinations in the Dominican Republic than any other airline with the launch of new service to La Romana (LRM) in December. Seven more new routes connecting Charlotte (CLT), New York (JFK) and Philadelphia… Read More »
American Airlines management seems ready to give its pilots a new contract, though I’m surprised (and impressed) by the way the airline is going about it… American Airlines’ contract negotiations with pilots At the moment we’re seeing pilots at most major US airlines trying to negotiate new contracts. They didn’t have much leverage to… Read More »
American Airlines is turning up the heat in South Florida with a big network expansion. The carrier, which operates a hub in Miami, will add eight new routes this winter, one of which will be a brand-new pin for the airline’s route map. Beginning Feb. 3, American will commence nonstop service to Governor’s… Read More »