After a series of high-profile episodes at major airports, the Federal Aviation Administration has taken steps in recent months to address airport safety.The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday called on airlines to exercise “continued vigilance” after a string of high-profile near misses on runways, including at Kennedy International Airport in New York in January. The…
“Other airlines” are next on the list, and whether you get that option depends on your status, or lack thereof: American’s most prized travelers, those with status at or near the top of its frequent-flyer program and those in first class on transcontinental flights, get first dibs. Agents are advised to do everything possible to…
American Airlines earlier this week offered a tentative agreement to the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA). This agreement will see the flight attendants receive an immediate pay boost of 18% along with other improvements to the airline’s existing compensation package. If approved, this new deal will see billions more paid to flight attendants, ending…
Just three years old, Avelo Airlines was recently named the most reliable airline in the United States. While smaller than any of its legacy competitors, it only canceled two June flights out of over 1,600 scheduled services. What makes it work? Simple Flying recently sat down with Avelo Airline’s Chief Operating Officer, Greg Baden, to…
After three years of record profits at American Airlines, American Airlines has decided to lay off three work groups at our company,” said Deborah Johnson, the president of CWA Local 6001, which represents front-facing passenger service employees, like ticket and gate agents. The union does not represent the customer service employees being laid off, but…
American Airlines salutes service members during Military Appreciation life’s toughest journeys as members of the Armed Forces navigate active service and veteran life. During Military Appreciation Month and throughout the entire year, American Airlines honors those who are serving and those who’ve served, including the more than 10,000 American team members who are veterans or…
Travelers in North Texas and around the country are scrambling to find alternate transportation after American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights this past weekend and on Monday. It’s a trend that will continue. The Fort Worth, Texas-based airline has canceled flights through mid-July. There were more than 120 flights canceled on Saturday, June 19, and…
Several American Airlines employees have been put on leave for their involvement in an incident in which black passengers were removed from a flight after a complaint about body odour. Three passengers filed a lawsuit against the carrier in May, alleging racial discrimination in the 5 January incident. In a note to employees, CEO Robert…
In a terrifying incident, a Florida-bound American Airlines flight reportedly plummeted over 15,000 feet in just three minutes. As per report in the Fox Business, the incident occurred on American Airlines Flight 5916, which was travelling from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Gainesville, Florida. Reportedly, the crew reported a potential pressurisation problem on the plane, prompting…
This American airline is switching to hydrogen: The project has begun, and it will change everything The following announcement describes that American Airlines is making a massive leap toward a greener future of aviation by signing an agreement to acquire 100 hydrogen-electric motors conditionally from ZeroAvia, a prominent clean aviation firm. This significant partnership, together…