American Airlines introduces new premium class services
American Airlines, which has been receiving poor ratings in customer satisfaction, will add new check-in and boarding services for premium-class passengers, the airline announced on Monday. The largest carrier in the U.S. has said that it will provide priority ...
by Andrew Bones September 24th, 2008
American Airlines trying to regain top on time position
Twenty years ago, American Airlines had such a strong on-time record that it called itself the “On-time Machine.” Times have changed in respect of on-time performance at the carrier. Last year, American came in last among all U.S. air carriers ...
by Katy Davies September 22nd, 2008
US carriers cutting long haul overseas flights on costs
For the last two decades, American Airlines aggressively pursued nonstop service to China, which for a long time was considered to be one of the most profitable of all long-haul destinations for U.S.-based airlines. After finally receiving approval by the U.S. ...
by Katy Davies September 15th, 2008
North American winners of World Travel Awards announced
On Saturday, the World Travel Awards for North America were presented in numerous categories to companies operating in the travel sector in the region. Major winners included American Airlines, chosen as the top airline in North America, New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, as the top airport in North
by Katy Davies September 10th, 2008
American Airlines to lay off hundreds of employees
In continuing with the cutbacks in its workforce previous planned for this fall, American Airlines has sent notices to 469 employees, working at five different airports in the U.S. that they may lose their jobs on November 1. The hardest hit segment would be employees at Chicago’s O’Hare International
by Dave Smith September 5th, 2008
BA optimistic on regulatory approval of alliance with AA
British Airways is saying that, in its third attempt to cement closer cooperation with American Airlines, it is optimistic of achieving success, according to a report in The Financial Times. In August, the airlines jointly announced plans to form closer ties to reduce operating costs and reduce their financial exposure in
by Dave Smith September 4th, 2008
Antitrust investigation continues into British Airways and American Airlines merger
The European Commission has decided to begin an antitrust investigation into the merger of British Airways, American Airlines, and Iberia. The European Commission has noted that there are no official deadlines for the investigation which has been underway since July. Under the new alliances the three airlines will work together on
by Dave Humphries September 1st, 2008
American Airlines announces WI-FI service on domestic flights
American Airlines is the first American air carrier that is offering Wi-Fi capabilities to its passengers. So far the Wi-Fi service is only available on domestic flights. The Wi-Fi service will be available through the Gogo system produced by Aircell. ...
by Andrew Mayer August 26th, 2008
American Airlines launches Gogo inflight broadband
American Airlines has launched a new mobile inflight broadband service on a number of its domestic services. The facility is called Gogo and is provided by Aircell. The mobile network will be available for passenger use on flights from ...
by Emily Welch August 22nd, 2008
Heads of British Airways and American Airlines comment on merger
This marks the third time that British Airways and American Airlines have requested antitrust immunity from both the United States and the European Union. This time the two major airlines are also partnering with Iberia as well. The Chief Executives of the three companies got together to talk about their
by Rosie Vaughan-Jones August 17th, 2008
American Airlines buys new 737s and grounds fuel guzzlers
American Airlines will buy six more Boeing 737-800s by 2010, as it readies to mothball a number of its costly MD-80s, in an overall program to control costs that have skyrocketed due to the high cost of jet fuel, the ...
by Doug Smith August 17th, 2008
Virgin Atlantic’s Richard Branson responds to BA, AA, and Iberia merger
It was announced yesterday that British Airways, American Airlines, and Iberia were forming a joint venture. In response Virgin Atlantic's Richard Branson has spoken out against their decision claiming it will ultimately hurt the customers. Branson termed the joint venture ...
by Bobby V-Jones August 15th, 2008