United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told The New York Times that his 2016 exit as American Airlines President felt like a betrayal. He left with about $13 million and lifetime travel benefits, joined United the same year, and became CEO in 2020. The article also covers United’s safety and training plans, merger speculation with American, and engine supply strains.
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American Airlines is requiring more than 30,000 flight attendants to complete credit card sales training, prompting APFA to question whether the policy could expand their contractual job responsibilities.
American Eagle Flight AA5089 made an emergency landing in St. Louis after oxygen masks dropped and passengers evacuated.
American Airlines may replace electronically dimmable windows on older Boeing 787 Dreamliners after repeated passenger use reportedly damages the controls.
American Airlines and AAdvantage Loyalty IP have filed a claim against Advantage Travel Centres in London over an element of the logo used by Advantage Travel Partnership. The travel group says the dispute relates to its recent corporate identity update and is seeking a solution acceptable to both parties. Advantage also says it had not yet received formal service of the claim when it responded.
American Airlines Flight AA-618 returned to Chicago O’Hare after smoke was reported in the rear galley of a Boeing 737-800. The aircraft landed without reported injuries, while passengers faced an approximately four-hour delay as the airline arranged a replacement plane.
A 67-year-old Tucson realtor has been indicted on federal charges after an alleged violent outburst aboard an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Newark forced a diversion to Baltimore. The case involves allegations of assault and interference with flight crew members, along with renewed attention to airline policies for restraining unruly passengers.
American Airlines canceled international business-class award tickets booked for as little as 7,000 AAdvantage miles.
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.
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.