American Airlines (AA) has reinstated same-day airport standby listings through gate agents, regardless of AAdvantage status.
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A passenger on American Airlines (AA) was unexpectedly downgraded from first class on Flight AA2717 from Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP) to Philadelphia (PHL) to accommodate former U.S. President Joe Biden.
A premium economy passenger on American Airlines (AA) was removed from flight AA106 from New York (JFK) to London Heathrow (LHR) after relocating an unclaimed overhead bag later discovered to belong to a crew member.
A viral video shows a family denied boarding on an American Airlines (AA) flight at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), prompting allegations of discrimination due to their Jewish identity.
American Airlines (AA) recently had a royal experience onboard one of its flights when Meghan Markle, also known as the Duchess of Sussex, traveled from Los Angeles to New York (JFK).
A long-serving flight attendant at American Airlines (AA) was terminated in January 2025 following an in-flight altercation with a passenger at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
An unruly passenger flying American Airlines (AA) was denied boarding at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after attempting to force his way onto a flight bound for Sydney (SYD) before his boarding group was called.
A black first-class passenger traveling with American Airlines (AA) from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Miami International Airport (MIA) on May 3, 2025, has sparked widespread debate after alleging she was the only person in the premium cabin not served a meal.
American Airlines (AA) operates an automated system, AURA, which reassigns seats when it predicts passengers will miss connections, sometimes denying boarding despite timely gate arrival.
An American Airlines (AA) passenger was tackled by a flight attendant after approaching the cockpit during a delay on flight AA950 from São Paulo (GRU) to New York (JFK).