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 news
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.
Miami targets nonstop Tokyo flights as American Airlines and Japan Airlines weigh route potential and financial incentives.
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.
A Delta passenger allegedly stole an Alaska tug at John Wayne Airport, crashed it near Gate 7 and faced three charges after police intervened.
American Airlines (AA) reported that 4 flight attendants fell ill in Italy after consuming leftover, unserved passenger meals during a positioning flight from the United States to Rome.