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…
Good news for pet owners! American Airlines is relaxing its pet policy and allowing those who travel with their animal companions to bring a full-size carry-on too, along with the pet carrier. “On flights with American you can bring one pet carrier as a carry-on if: You pay the carry-on pet fee; Your pet stays…
United Airlines will now allow families with small children to select seats next to each other at no additional cost, it announced Monday. Beginning in early March, adults traveling with children ages 12 and under will have the option when booking their flights to select adjacent seats in the Basic Economy boarding class, and if…
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants previously rejected an American offer that would have increased pay immediately by 18% followed by annual 2% raises. The union was seeking 33% upfront, followed by four annual increases of 6% each. Flight attendants haven’t received raises since 2019. Union President Julie Hedrick said the deal “will put billions…
Airlines have experienced “an overabundance of flights in a high-demand travel environment.” American Airlines reported a cut to its profit forecast for the year, citing the company’s sales strategy. The Fort Worth-based airline said it expects to earn an adjusted 70 cents to $1.30 per share this year, a decrease from $2.25 to $3.25 a…