American Airlines allows employees to wear Black Lives Matter pins on uniforms
American Airlines says employees can wear pins supporting Black Lives Matter. The airline is calling it a matter of equality, not politics.
Airlines continue to cut flights, furlough workers, which could impact holiday travel
Travelers will see fewer flight options next month as airlines cut flights and furlough workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
American Airlines eliminates $200 change fees
Fort Worth-based American Airlines and Delta Airlines are following United's lead by eliminating most change fees.
American Airlines to drop flights to 15 cities in the fall
Fort Worth-based American Airlines will drop flights to 15 smaller U.S. cities in October when a federal requirement to serve those communities ends.
American Airlines extends its policy on waiving change fees through the end of the year
The policy applies to tickets that are purchased by Sept. 30, 2020.
American Airlines trying to limit furloughs
American Airlines has a deal with its pilots’ union to limit job losses.
American, Southwest Airlines working to cut costs as they report losses due to COVID-19 pandemic
Airline demand will likely slip again this fall as states tighten up re-opening phases.
American Airlines sending 25,000 WARN letters to employees regarding potential layoffs and furloughs
“We hate taking this step, as we know the impact is has on our hardworking team members,” said Doug Parker and Robert Isom in a statement.
Fauci, CDC chief raise concerns about full airline flights
The government’s top experts in infectious diseases on Tuesday criticized American Airlines' decision to pack flights full while the coronavirus outbreak continues to grow across much of the United States.
American Airlines to begin booking flights to full capacity
American Airlines will start booking flights to full capacity this week, ending any effort to promote social distancing on its planes while the United States sets records for new reported cases of the coronavirus.
More airlines starting to require passengers to wear masks
With more people feeling comfortable enough to fly again, many airlines are making masks a requirement for everyone on board.
American Airlines to cut management and support staff jobs
One of the largest employers in North Texas is reducing its workforce from the top down.
‘I’ve never felt so unsafe’: American Airlines passenger shares video of 'overcrowded' plane
A recent video on Twitter depicting a packed American Airlines flight might lead some to believe it was filmed before the coronavirus pandemic. But the video was taken on a May 17 flight by a passenger who said she “never felt so unsafe,” in her life.
American, Southwest Airlines among hardest hit by losses caused by COVID-19 pandemic
Airlines were big beneficiaries of the stimulus bill signed by the Senate.
Philadelphia-based flight attendant dies after testing positive for coronavirus
Veteran flight attendant Paul Frishkorn, 65, became Philadelphia's second coronavirus-related death.
Flight change fee waivers, cancellations: This is how major airlines are reacting to COVID-19
Airlines are slashing flights, offering change fee waivers to customers as they experience a sharp drop in bookings in the face of the spreading coronavirus.
American Airlines cuts flights, converts passenger planes into cargo jets
American Airlines is making more cuts – trimming 30% of its domestic schedule and 75% of its international flights.
American Airlines pilot based out of DFW Airport tests positive for coronavirus
American Airlines confirmed that a pilot based in “Dallas-Fort Worth” has tested positive for COVID-19.
American Airlines flight attendant says Keto diet cost him his job
An American Airlines worker is fighting for his job back. He says he switched to the popular Keto diet and that it ended up costing him his job.
American Airlines passenger says man assaulted her by continuously punching seat
An American Airlines passenger has called out the carrier and its employees for failing to act when a man seated behind her during a recent flight allegedly kept punching the top of her seat, an attack she’s since described as an "assault."