Two American Airlines jets with exactly the same callsign ended up on the same air traffic control frequency, basically flying toward one another. This is very odd, and one wonders how exactly this happened (thanks to Hans for flagging this).
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig14 AugAmerican Airlines is shaking up its senior leadership as CEO Robert Isom faces growing pressure to improve the carrier’s…
AeroTime•Stephen Pope13 Aug
Despite posting record revenue in Q2, American has ground to make up against United and Delta.
After an 8 month Hong Kong overhaul the 13 year old jet returns with larger screens Bluetooth pairing and privacy doors.
In the past three years or so, all of these routes have been removed. Find them all here!
American Airlines, in collaboration with Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), is launching its annual campaign to raise funds for innovative and lifesaving cancer research — and is calling for support from customers. The six-week campaign, “Let’s Go Further, Together,” launches Aug. 13 and features award-winning actress Lily Collins, SU2C researchers and American’s team members — […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum13 Aug
American Airlines recently rolled out a new passenger experience on its long haul flights, particularly with the introduction of its Flagship Suite business class, as well as its front-row Flagship Suite Preferred. While this product is finally being offered on newly delivered Boeing 787-9s that are assigned certain routes, we’re also seeing some existing planes reconfigured.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig13 Aug
American is hoping that reshuffling its executive ranks will help boost profitability as it faces more pressure to close the gap with Delta and United.
Skift Airlines•Meghna Maharishi12 Aug
Austrian catering company DO & CO has been selected by American Airlines to be its permanent London Heathrow caterer, five months after the oneworld carrier had to adjust its catering options at the airline's largest international outstation.
Artificial intelligence runs loose in American's booking office.
During takeoff from Myrtle Beach in South California on Monday, Aug. 10, an American Airlines B737 hit several birds, causing flames to shoot from the aircraft’s engine. The flames led to an eventual emergency landing. The Incident Onboard American Airlines Flight 1760, 181 passengers were flying towards Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in North Carolina. […]
Travel Radar•Gabriela Ribas11 AugTop airline news stories for August 11, 2026 (click the link for the full details): airBaltic to reorganize Breeze Airways expands internationally Trinitiy Airways is born Pegasus Airlines expands in Europe with a major acquisition Riyadh Air expands in Asia American Airlines restores a seasonal route to South America Volaris adds 8 new routes
World Airline News•Bruce Drum11 Aug
American Airlines’ Airbus A330s that were (prematurely, in my opinion) retired at the start of the coronavirus pandemic will be returning to the skies… but for a different airline! I first covered this back in the spring, but would like to provide an update, as we’re getting closer to the delivery of these aircraft, and have a better sense of the types of missions that they’ll fly.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig11 AugAmerican Airlines is sending two contradictory signals this month. On one side: a voluntary unpaid leave program offering 1,205 flight
Air Insight•Addison Schonland10 Aug
With multiple domestic and international routes coming, most of the carrier's hubs are involved. Find out more here!
AviationNews – American Airlines has successfully completed a historic commercial passenger flight powered by electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) from Corpus Christi to Dallas Fort...
American Airlines has used electro sustainable aviation fuel on a commercial passenger flight following what the carrier says…
AeroTime•Stephen Pope10 Aug
Sun PhuQuoc Airways has set out the timeline for the arrival of eight former American Airlines Airbus A330-200…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux10 Aug
An earlier fall schedule and rising jet fuel costs prompt a 4% workforce adjustment across American's busiest hubs.
The carrier will cease serving this corridor this winter.