Posts Tagged ‘American Airlines’
American Airlines to Complete Boeing 737, Airbus A319 Fleet Commonality
American Airlines is currently retrofitting the passenger cabins of its Airbus A319s and Boeing 737-800s, in order to standardize the features, amenities and company branding. According to the airline, the Tech Ops at Tulsa and Dallas DWH site, retrofitted 31 737-800s, reconfiguring the passenger cabin to add 10 additional seats for a total of 160.…
Read MoreU.S. Airlines Escalate Battle Against Their Gulf Rivals
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines yesterday released evidence of what they call unfair subsidies given to their fastest-growing rivals, Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. The documents detail what the Big Three say is more than $42 billion in financial support the three Gulf airlines have received from their governments since 2004.…
Read MoreAmerican to Fly 787s to Beijing and Buenos Aires
American Airlines will debut its new Boeing 787-8 aircraft on flights to Beijing and Buenos Aires from its Dallas/Fort Worth hub in June. The Dreamliner will enter service on flights between Dallas/Fort Worth International and Chicago O’Hare International airports on 7 May before shifting to the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier’s new Dallas/Fort Worth-Beijing flight on…
Read MoreAmerican and US Airways Pilots Approve New Contract
Pilots at American Airlines and US Airways have voted to approve a new joint contract. The vote was 66% to 34%, with 94% of pilots voting, according to a tweet posted by the Allied Pilots Association. As a result of passage, the combined carriers’ 15,000 pilots will immediately receive 23% pay raises retroactive to Dec.…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines Receives New Composite Boeing 787
Last week, American Airlines became the second US carrier to take delivery of the next-generation Boeing 787 aircraft. The aircraft principally uses composite material in its construct, making it lighter weight and less expensive to fly than earlier-generation widebodies. So far, United Airlines has been the only other US carrier to receive a 787. Forget…
Read MoreMilan Malpensa Airport Plane Spotting. Boeing 777, 767, Airbus A330 [VIDEO]
Every day, Airnation.net posts a cool plane spotting video for airliners. Check out all of our plane spotting videos. Want to submit your plane spotting video for consideration for Video of the Day? Message us HERE. Video shows various airplanes landing and take-off at Milan Malpensa airport.
Read MoreAmerican/US Airways merger contributing to higher domestic fares for U.S. travellers, says OAG
U.S. domestic air travellers could face a summer of higher fares thanks to a reduction in airline capacity exacerbated by the U.S. government’s American Airlines-US Airways merger settlement. This is the view of OAG, the leading provider of aviation intelligence, based on an analysis of U.S. domestic airline schedules for August 2014 and recent trends…
Read MoreCompass Airlines Selected To Operate 20 New Embraer E175 Aircraft Owned By American Airlines
Compass Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Trans States Holdings, Inc., today announced it will operate 20 new 76-seat Embraer E175 aircraft owned by American Airlines, Inc. Compass expects to begin taking delivery of the aircraft and start scheduled service under the American Eagle brand and livery in the first quarter of 2015. The agreement…
Read MoreUS Airways Enters Codeshare Agreement with British Airways
US Airways, part of American Airlines Group, today announces the launch of its codeshare agreement with trans-Atlantic joint business partner and fellow oneworld® member British Airways, further enhancing its relationship with the London-based carrier. Beginning today, customers can book tickets on codeshare flights for travel beginning May 14. Launched in a phased approach, the codeshare…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines To Launch Eight New Domestic Routes This Fall
American Airlines, together with US Airways, today announces the addition of eight new domestic routes from its hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Philadelphia and Phoenix, providing customers increased access to the combined airline’s global network. Scheduled to launch this fall, the new routes include service to five destinations in the Midwest, including Bismarck, North…
Read MoreAirline Passenger Group Calls for Transparency in American US Airways Merger
FlyersRights.org, the largest airline passenger advocacy organization, has filed comments with the US Department of Justice calling for the release of lobbying, political contribution and negotiating communications that preceded the sudden November settlement of the Obama Administration’s antitrust suit to block the largest airline merger in US history. Under the Tunney Act, the US District…
Read MoreAmerican and US Airways Expand Codeshare to Most Flights
American Airlines and US Airways are expanding their codeshare to provide customers access to nearly 6,500 daily flights to more than 275 destinations in the combined global network. These additional codeshare flights are now available for booking, for travel starting Feb. 6. “This expansion marks another milestone for American Airlines as we successfully implement the…
Read MoreAmerican 777 New Livery Landing at NRT [VIDEO]
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Read MoreAmerican Airlines To Launch Service Between Dallas/Fort Worth And Shanghai June 11 with 777s
American Airlines today announced the schedule for its new service between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport (PVG), further strengthening its commitment to serving the Asia-Pacific region. Customers can begin booking flights on the new route Sunday, Feb. 2, for travel starting June 11. Operated as part of American’s joint business…
Read MoreFirst US Airways Aircraft Takes to the Skies in American Airlines Livery
American Airlines today entered into service the first legacy US Airways aircraft, an Airbus A319, painted in the American Airlines livery. The newly dressed plane, tail number N700UW, will debut its freshly painted fuselage with service from Charlotte to New York’s LaGuardia Airport on flight 2060. “Today marks an important next step in our airlines’…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines Employees Vote to Keep Tail Flag Design
After a company-wide vote with 60,418 votes cast, American announced Thursday that its aircraft livery will feature the new flag tail design that was unveiled last January.
Read MoreAmerican Airlines and US Airways Settle Merger Lawsuit [VIDEO]
The Justice Department has reached a preliminary agreement to settle its fight with American Airlines and US Airways over their proposed merger, according to a court document filed on Tuesday. Under the proposal, American and US Airways would sell 104 takeoff and landing slots at Reagan National Airport in Washington, 34 slots at La Guardia…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines And American Eagle Thank All Service Members For Their Dedication To Our Nation [VIDEO]
American Airlines and American Eagle invite customers to join them in a salute to servicemen and women this Veterans Day by sharing a special video created by people across American’s network. The video compilation includes personal testimonials of the impact made by veterans and demonstrates the airline’s commitment to supporting our nation’s heroes. “Today we…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines and US Airways Extend Merger Agreement
AMR Corporation (OTCQB: AAMRQ), the parent company of American Airlines, Inc., and US Airways Group, Inc. (NYSE: LCC) have each agreed to extend the outside date at which either party may terminate the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger (the Merger Agreement), in light of the trial schedule surrounding litigation with U.S. Department of…
Read MoreAmerican Airlines Launches Codeshare Agreement With TAM Airlines
American Airlines today announces the launch of a new codeshare agreement with Sao Paulo-based TAM Airlines, increasing American’s network connectivity in Brazil and further enhancing its relationship with LATAM Airlines Group. Customers can begin booking tickets on codeshare flights today for travel starting Aug. 22. Through the agreement, the two airlines will codeshare on each…
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