American Airlines’ new pilot contract now prioritizes deadheading pilots for first-class upgrades, sparking backlash from elite flyers who feel sidelined despite their loyalty and spending.
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American Airlines (AA) flight 1218 from Phoenix (PHX) to Washington National Airport (DCA) diverted unexpectedly to Kansas City (MCI) after a passenger became disruptive mid-flight.
Gloryanna Samuel filed a lawsuit against American Airlines (AA) in November 2025, claiming a wheelchair attendant from subsidiary Envoy Air abandoned her at a gate in Miami International Airport (MIA).
American Airlines (AA) recently introduced, then swiftly rolled back, a policy that allowed passengers to receive Trip Credits for voluntarily canceling or changing flights that included an Instant Upgrade.
American Airlines achieved a major fleet milestone on August 29, 2025, when the airline formally took delivery of its 1,000th mainline aircraft, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fitted with its new Flagship Suite premium cabin.
Rep. Nancy Mace faces mounting backlash after threatening to sue American Airlines and Charleston Airport over reports she berated TSA officers at CHS.
American Airlines (AA) faces a lawsuit from a passenger who experienced severe chest pain on a flight from Miami (MIA) to São Paulo (GRU), but crew members dismissed his symptoms and threatened him instead of providing aid.
United Airlines (UA) is implementing targeted flight reductions following the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) staffing disruptions caused by the ongoing government shutdown.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has officially revoked the final operating certificates of two long-defunct carriers — Continental Airlines (CO) and US Airways (US).