American Airlines says it’s talking to Orbitz and Expedia about resuming the listing of American flights on the travel websites. Get the full story »
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American Airlines flights gone from Expedia
Expedia Inc. is starting the new year with a break-up, suspending sales of tickets for flights on American Airlines after the two sides were unable to resolve a commercial dispute.
Expedia’s Saturday announcement is the latest twist in the spat involving American and online giants that have revolutionized how travel is sold over the Internet. On Dec. 21, American yanked its fares from Chicago-based Orbitz Worldwide Inc. Get the full story »
American says sales not hurt by Orbitz dispute
American Airlines said on Wednesday that it has no plans to sell tickets only through its own website, as its dispute with Orbitz and Expedia entered a second week.
The airline said December ticket volumes before the dispute began were rising compared to the same time last year. It said the increase has continued since then. The improving economy has boosted ticket sales at most airlines.
Oct. 6, 2010 at 10:37 a.m.
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Filed under: Airlines, Airplanes, Airports, Jobs/employment, Labor American Airlines recalls 800 pilots, attendants
American Airlines is recalling about 800 furloughed employees, about 1 percent of its work force, as it adds flights on international routes. CEO Gerard Arpey announced the jobs as American launched a new trans-Atlantic business with British Airways and Spanish airline Iberia. American is working on a similar alliance with Japan Airlines across the Pacific.
American Airlines parent says 3Q revenue to rise
American Airlines parent AMR Corp. says a key third-quarter revenue figure will rise between 9.8 percent and 10.8 percent compared with a year ago.
American Airlines’ traffic up 3.1% in August
AMR Corp. said American Airlines’ August traffic rose 3.1 percent, a bigger increase than the preceding month, on continued international strength.
Most U.S. airlines have been reporting notable increases in traffic as travelers return to flying. Airlines had been cutting capacity in recent years, first in response to record-high fuel prices and then to cope with a plunge in demand during the recession. Get the full story »
FAA proposes record $24.2M fine for American
Federal aviation regulators proposed a record $24.2 million civil penalty against AMR Corp.’s American Airlines Thursday, alleging that the carrier flew 286 of its MD-80 jets over a two-year period without strictly complying with mandatory safety directives.
The penalty proposed by the Federal Aviation Administration, which American is expected to appeal, covers improper maintenance work on certain electrical wiring that resulted in massive flight cancellations two years ago. The clash between the FAA and American created a furor among passengers and lawmakers, and prompted a broad reassessment of how the agency oversees maintenance and safety mandates. Get the full story »
American charging more for front rows of coach
Flight attendant Robert Johnson stands in between first class and coach on an American Airlines 737-800 plane in 2009. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)
As part of its quest for more non-ticket revenue, American Airlines will begin charging customers who want to sit in the first few rows of coach.
The price will begin at $19 per flight. Longer flights will cost more. For example, a seat on a Chicago to Honolulu flight will cost $39. A seat on a flight to Boston from O’Hare International Airport will cost $29.
American did not specify how many rows of seats will be affected by the new charges. Customers who purchase these coach seats also will be allowed to board in the first boarding group after first-class passengers and elite frequent fliers. Get the full story »
30% fewer miles for short United, American flights
United Airlines and American Airlines have both begun promotions that allow frequent fliers to use 30 percent fewer miles if they want to squeeze in some “short-hop” travel in the next few months. Both deals only apply to trips of 700 miles or less. Get the full story »
American joins mobile flight info club
American Airlines launched a free mobile application Monday to let iPhone and iPod Touch users track flight details, monitor standby lists, track frequent-flier accounts and check in for flights.
American is among a growing number of airlines and travel companies taking advantage of Apple’s developer-friendly architecture to create new bells and whistles to help travelers wile away hours in airports, hunt for bargains or get the biggest bang from their frequent-flier miles. Get the full story »
July 21, 2010 at 2:23 p.m.
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Filed under: FAA: More Boeing 767 pylon inspections
After finding structural cracks on at least two Boeing 767s, the Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday U.S. operators of 138 Boeing 767 airliners must inspect engine pylons more frequently.
AA reports 2Q loss, management shake-up
American Airlines announced it was shaking up its senior management team after reporting a second-quarter loss at a time when competitors like United and Delta Airlines posted their largest profits in years.
Texas-based American, which with United dominates Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, is promoting chief financial officer Tim Horton to the role of president. Get the full story »
Hard-drive theft puts AMR personnel data at risk
AMR Corp., parent of American Airlines, Friday said a hard drive containing personal information on 79,000 retirees, former employees, and current employees has been stolen from the company’s pension department. Get the full story »
Concerns about Boeing 767 cracks grow
Structural cracks discovered recently on at least two American Airlines Boeing 767 jetliners, including one jet that air-safety regulators believe could easily have lost an engine, are prompting concerns that some of the problems may turn out to be more widespread. Get the full story »
