Tag: American Airlines

Thursday, March 10th 2016 - 05:40 UTC
American Airlines axes Caracas New-York until market conditions improve

American Airlines said this week it will ax its Caracas to New York route on April 4 due to low demand just over three months after reinstating it. The surprise move comes amid a years-long battle between American Airlines Group and the Venezuelan government in which the world's largest airline says it has not been able to repatriate revenue.
Thursday, January 28th 2016 - 05:50 UTC
Airlines offering refunds to passengers booked to fly to countries with Zika cases

Some airlines, including those serving the Caribbean, have started offering refunds to passengers who had been booked to fly to countries where cases of the Zika virus have been confirmed. United Airlines, American Airlines and British Airways are allowing passengers to back out of travel.
Wednesday, August 19th 2015 - 07:02 UTC
American Airlines charters to Cuba from Los Angeles next December

American Airlines which has operated charter flights to Cuba since 1991, said on Tuesday that it plans to begin charter services between Los Angeles and Havana on Dec. 12. But by that time, the U.S. and Cuban governments may be ready to allow scheduled airline flights between the two countries, a practice not allowed for more than a half-century.
Wednesday, August 14th 2013 - 20:01 UTC
US files anti-trust case to block merger of American with US Airways

The US justice department has filed an anti-trust case to block the merger of American Airlines and US Airways. The 11bn dollars deal which would form the world's largest airline was backed by a federal judge in March and has been approved by the European Union.
Friday, July 12th 2013 - 22:19 UTC
US Airways shareholders approve merger with American Airlines

US Airways shareholders voted to approve the carrier's merger with American Airlines' parent company, AMR Corp. on Friday morning. The formal part of the shareholder meeting in New York lasted about 15 minutes.
Thursday, September 6th 2012 - 03:09 UTC
American and United accused of negligence in the 9/11 terrorist attack on WTC

US judge ruled that AMR Corp's American Airlines and United Continental Holdings Inc must face trial over claims relating to the Sept. 11 attacks that destroyed the landmark towers of the World Trade Centre in New York almost 11 years ago, court documents showed.
Thursday, February 2nd 2012 - 05:31 UTC
American Airlines presents union plan to cut costs and 13.000 layoffs

American Airlines said on Wednesday it needed to cut costs by 20% to stay afloat, as it met with union representatives to detail a plan for layoffs that reports said would total 13,000 workers.
Monday, January 30th 2012 - 06:40 UTC
American Airlines increases flights to seven major Brazilian cities

American Airlines announced changes to its coming spring and summer schedule that will expand the airline’s presence in Brazil. Next December, American’s route between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Sao Paulo (GRU) will be operating with the new state-of-the-art Boeing 777-300ER, making Brazil the first market for the new aircraft.
Friday, January 13th 2012 - 21:13 UTC
Several groups interested in taking over bankrupt American Airlines

US Airways Group, Delta Airlines and private equity firm TPG Capital are among several parties interested in potential bids for AMR Corp, the bankrupt parent of American Airlines according to US financial media reports.
Thursday, December 8th 2011 - 06:20 UTC
American Airlines and OpenSkies sign new code-share agreement

American Airlines and OpenSkies, a premium subsidiary of British Airways, American's oneworld® and trans-Atlantic joint business partner, have signed a new code-share agreement that gives American's customers more travel options when flying to and from Europe and OpenSkies customers easier access to major business markets in the United States.