Woman sues American Airlines over in-flight sexual assault by man with prior allegations
A California woman is suing American Airlines, alleging she was sexually assaulted mid-flight in April 2024 by a man previously accused of similar misconduct....
Two American Eagle planes clip wings at Washington Reagan; five U.S. lawmakers onboard, no injuries reported
A minor ground collision at Washington's Reagan National Airport (DCA) on Thursday involved two American Eagle planes, one of which was carrying five members...
Unruly passenger forces American Airlines flight from JFK to Milan Malpensa to turn back
An American Airlines flight en route from New York's JFK Airport to Milan Malpensa, Italy was forced to return to JFK after an incident...
American Airlines Boeing 737-800 safely evacuated at Denver Airport after fire
On 13 March, an American Airlines Boeing 737-800, carrying registration N885NN operated domestic flight AA1006 between Colorado Springs and Dallas Fort Worth, United States....
Former American Airlines flight attendant pleads guilty for secretly filming 14-year-old in passenger toilet
A former American Airlines flight attendant has pleaded guilty for filming a 14-year-old passenger during a domestic flight between Charlotte and Boston on 2...
American Airlines plane performs go-around to avoid departing aircraft at Washington National
American Airlines flight AA2246 from Boston (Airbus A319 reg. N809AW) was instructed to abort landing and perform a go-around at Ronald Reagan Washington National...
Italian Air Force scramble after security threat on American Airlines flight
In the afternoon of 23 February, a security threat on board American Airlines flight AA292 between New York's JFK airport and Delhi, India, forced...
Chicago O’Hare Airport tug driver critically injured in collision with plane wing
A 64-year-old aircraft tug driver was critically injured at Chicago O’Hare International Airport after a plane’s wing struck the vehicle, causing it to flip...
American Airlines passenger plane collides with U.S. Army Helicopter near Washington, crashes into river – no survivors
A tragic mid-air collision occurred over Washington, D.C., as a commercial passenger aircraft and a U.S. Army helicopter crashed into the Potomac River. The...
American Airlines employee fatally struck by ramp vehicle at Charlotte Airport
An American Airlines employee tragically lost his life after being struck by a ramp vehicle on the tarmac at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on...
American Airlines flight AA909 suffers dual tyre burst on landing at Argyle Airport, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
On January 20, 2025, American Airlines Flight AA909, operating from Miami, United States to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, experienced a blown tyre on...
Finnair expands codeshare with American Airlines, adding 12 Mexican destinations
Starting January 23, 2025, Finnair customers will enjoy smoother connections to 12 popular Mexican destinations through a new codeshare agreement with American Airlines. The...
American Airlines flights resume after nationwide groundstop amid technical glitch
American Airlines experienced a nationwide groundstop Tuesday morning due to a "technical issue" that delayed all flights in the U.S. The Federal Aviation Administration...
Bird strike forces emergency landing of American Airlines flight at New York JFK
American Airlines flight AA1722 from New York's LaGuardia to Charlotte was diverted to JFK International Airport on Thursday evening after a bird strike damaged...
Unruly passenger restrained with duct tape after attempting to open aircraft door mid-flight
The incident unfolded aboard an American Airlines domestic flight from Milwaukee to Dallas-Fort Worth on Tuesday when a passenger attempted to open the airplane...
Passengers subdue unruly man attempting to open plane door mid-flight
Passengers on American Airlines flight AA1915 from Milwaukee to Dallas-Fort Worth (Airbus A319 reg. N9010R) restrained a man with duct tape after he allegedly...
American Airlines flight makes emergency return to Buenos Aires after mysterious cargo hold noise prompts armed police response
American Airlines flight AA954, operated by Boeing 777-300ER registered N717AN travelling from Buenos Aires Ezeiza to New York JFK, was diverted back to Argentina...
American Airlines expands 2025 Italy schedule with new routes to Venice and Naples, and more flights to Rome
American Airlines is expanding its Italy service for summer 2025, with new routes to Venice (VCE) and Naples (NAP), and additional flights to Rome...
American Airlines’ longest flight lands in Brisbane, connecting Dallas and Queensland
American Airlines' inaugural Flight AA7, a direct journey from Dallas-Fort Worth to Brisbane, is set to land in Australia on Monday morning, marking the...
FAA investigates mid-air near miss between American Airlines Boeing 737 and Cessna over Austin, Texas
The FAA is investigating a near miss between an American Airlines Boeing 737-800 registered N800NN and a Cessna 182 with registration N738PG over Austin,...