NTSB: FAA failures caused preventable mid-air crash near Washington, $400 device could have saved 67 lives
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that the deadly mid-air collision near Washington, D.C., in January 2025, which killed 67 people,...
American Airlines kicks off centennial celebrations ahead of 100th anniversary
American Airlines has launched its centennial celebrations, marking 100 years since its origins in 1926, when a single mail flight from Chicago to St....
American Airlines flight to Phoenix diverts to Houston after mysterious odour; five hospitalised
An American Airlines flight from Orlando to Phoenix diverted in an emergency on Sunday after crew members reported a strange odour in both the...
Near miss after takeoff at LAX: evasive manoeuvres prevent collision between ITA and American Airlines jets
Two passenger jets departing Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) were forced to take evasive action moments after takeoff last Friday (31 October) to avoid...
Trump administration orders 10% cut in U.S. air traffic amid record shutdown
The Trump administration is ordering a 10% reduction in air traffic across 40 major U.S. airports as the government shutdown extends into its 37th...
American Airlines launches first international route with new Airbus A321XLR: New York–Edinburgh flights begin March 2026
Flagship Suite® experience and efficient long-range aircraft set to redefine trans-Atlantic travelAmerican Airlines has unveiled its first international route to be operated by the...
American Airlines introduces the Airbus A321XLR, elevating premium travel across the U.S.
American Airlines has become the first U.S. carrier to operate the Airbus A321XLR, debuting the aircraft with an exclusive three-cabin layout that includes the...
American Airlines unveils retro-inspired Flagship livery ahead of 100th anniversary
Fort Worth, Texas – October 2025 – American Airlines is marking the countdown to its 100th anniversary with a special Flagship® livery that will...
American Airlines upgrades regional fleet with mainline comfort and free Wi-Fi
American Airlines is overhauling its regional fleet to match mainline comfort, introducing modern cabin interiors, power at every seat, and fast satellite Wi-Fi, which...
American Airlines ordered to pay $9.6 million after mishandling passenger’s medical emergency
A federal jury in San Jose, California, United States has awarded $9.6 million in damages to a passenger and his wife after American Airlines...
American Airlines welcomes 1,000th mainline aircraft with premium Boeing 787-9
American Airlines has reached a major fleet milestone, taking delivery of its 1,000th mainline aircraft — a Boeing 787-9 featuring the airline’s new Flagship...
American Airlines jet diverts to Washington Dulles after passenger’s device catches fire mid-flight
American Airlines flight AA357 from Philadelphia to Phoenix (Airbus A321 registered N558UW) was forced to make an emergency landing at Washington Dulles International Airport...
American Airlines to launch daily Dallas–Athens flight for summer 2026
American Airlines will begin a daily nonstop service from Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) to Athens (ATH) starting May 21, 2026, marking its fifth U.S. hub...
American Airlines adds six new international routes for Summer 2026
American Airlines has announced six new international routes for summer 2026, expanding its global network with new flights to Europe and South America. The...
NTSB to hold three-day hearing on deadly mid-air collision between jet and military helicopter
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will begin a three-day investigative hearing on Wednesday into the January 29 mid-air collision between American Airlines flight...
American Airlines flight suffers main gear fire minutes before departure Denver Airport
On 26 July, the landing gear of an American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 (registration N306SW) malfunctioned during preparations for takeoff at Denver International...
Former American Airlines flight attendant sentenced to 18.5 years for filming minors in aircraft lavatory
A former American Airlines flight attendant who secretly filmed underage girls in an aircraft lavatory has been sentenced to 18.5 years in federal prison,...
American Airlines jet too big for Naples forces 3-hour bus ride for passengers
Passengers on American Airlines flight AA780 from Philadelphia to Naples on 2 June were unexpectedly diverted to Rome after the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner...
Loose, misinstalled parts likely caused American Airlines plane fire in Denver, NTSB says
A preliminary NTSB report points to maintenance errors as the likely cause of a fire aboard an American Airlines flight that made an emergency...
American Airlines launches Rome flights and largest-ever summer schedule at Miami International Airport
American Airlines has inaugurated a new direct route from Miami (MIA) to Rome (FCO), marking its fifth European destination from MIA and celebrating the...