FAA orders Boeing 787 slat actuator replacements, new maintenance checks and safety measures effective November 12, 2026.
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American Airlines is investing in premium seating, Wi-Fi and customer service to close the gap with Delta and United. Its challenge is to build a distinctive travel experience, strengthen employee engagement and deliver financial results before rising costs and investor impatience threaten its turnaround.
United Airlines warns crew with dual nationality from 29 countries they may be barred from Tel Aviv flights under Israeli rules.
A passenger on American Airlines flight AA258 from Philadelphia to Lisbon reported being unable to open the aircraft lavatory door and sought help on X. The airline’s request for a confirmation code triggered online jokes and criticism, while earlier incidents involving other airlines show how difficult trapped-passenger rescues can become.
FAA orders Airbus A380 engine seal replacements after an uncontained failure, setting urgent deadlines for affected engines.
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 returned to the gate in Las Vegas after pilots reported heavy smoke coming from its right main landing gear.
Avianca Flight AV42 diverts to Miami after severe turbulence injures nine passengers and crew during a New York-bound flight.
American Airlines will install Starlink Wi-Fi across more than 1,000 mainline aircraft starting in early 2027. The expanded program covers Airbus narrowbodies and Boeing narrowbody and widebody jets, giving American a major new connectivity upgrade as United expands Starlink and Delta prepares its Amazon Leo rollout.
United, Delta and JetBlue are restricting lower-priced first class fares. American could gain an edge by keeping its premium product simple and flexible.
A Delta passenger allegedly stole an Alaska tug at John Wayne Airport, crashed it near Gate 7 and faced three charges after police intervened.