The US Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a Notice of Enforcement Discretion on December 10, 2025, exempting airlines from customer service commitments during cancellations caused by emergency airworthiness directives.
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American Airlines (AA) has avoided paying the remaining USD 16.1 million of a record-setting federal penalty after the U.S. Department of Transportation approved a revised compliance plan.
A United Express Embraer E175 preparing for departure was reportedly struck by a plow truck on the ramp at Minot International Airport (MOT), causing visible damage to the aircraft’s nose section.
American Airlines (AA) is preparing to launch free in-flight Wi-Fi beginning January 2026, with early access already appearing on select flights from major hubs such as Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
Delta Air Lines (DL) has equipped its 1,000th aircraft with fast, free Delta Sync Wi-Fi, bringing high speed connectivity to approximately 75% of its fleet and strengthening its leadership among US carriers.
American Airlines (AA) has expanded aggressively at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), increasing flights, protecting gate access, and enhancing on-time performance despite repeated public criticism from its primary competitor.
American Airlines Flight 1256 returned to JFK after a pressurization issue caused passenger illness. The Boeing 737 landed safely.
American Airlines (AA) has sent its first Boeing 777-300ER to Hong Kong (HKG) to begin cabin retrofitting for new business class suites with doors and an expanded premium economy product.
Southwest Airlines (WN) faced a record $140 million fine from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) after its 2022 Christmas meltdown stranded nearly 2 million passengers.
American Airlines (AA) buys 2 Spirit Airlines (NK) gates at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) for $30 million, becoming the first carrier to acquire Spirit assets in its second bankruptcy.