United Airlines is reminding both customers and employees of the carrier’s overarching corporate ethos as the coronavirus crisis wreaks havoc on the carrier’s operations.
American transported 2.1 million customers on more than 20,500 flights during the weekend. That’s 113% of the customers American flew during the same period in 2021. DALLAS — CEO Robert Isom said Wednesday he feels good about where American Airlines Group Inc. stands after a “really busy summer” but he sees opportunities for improvement as…
Ten months into his tenure as CEO of American Airlines, Robert Isom has produced what he has repeatedly said he wants: An airline that is profitable and reliable. American Airlines is currently in a state of urgency as it attempts to reverse course on a series of unpopular distribution changes implemented last year. These changes,…
American Airlines is rushing to reverse course on the unpopular distribution changes last year that could result in over $1 billion in lost revenue in 2024. The sweeping overhaul of American’s distribution scheme introduced under its previous Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja included a decision in… American Airlines is currently in a state of urgency…
American Airlines is facing numerous challenges in the short term, but one major headwind is self-inflicted—the carrier’s belief that the industry would embrace extreme changes to its distribution strategy. During a recent earnings discussion, the airline’s CEO Robert Isom outlined how American… American Airlines is currently grappling with a range of challenges, many of which…
United Airlines faced a moment of controversy when it banned former NFL star Terrell Davis, only to quickly rescind the decision. The incident highlights the sometimes tumultuous relationship between high-profile individuals and major airlines, often under intense public scrutiny. The initial ban reportedly stemmed from an altercation or misunderstanding involving Davis during a flight. Details…
American Airlines and its flight attendant union have come to terms on a new contract, that current workers will vote on. It gives raises that make up for inflation over the past several years, and provides bonuses to make up for the lack of raises since January 2019. It also makes the job a lot…
American Airlines flight attendants won an additional $4.2 billion in pay and benefits, according to a tentative deal released Friday by the union representing the workers. The deal includes an immediate 18% pay increase and boarding pay. Some flight attendants, such as those who have been working for seven years, could see pay-scale increases of…
American Airlines raised its adjusted earnings outlook for the second quarter thanks to strong travel demand and lower fuel prices. Adjusted per-share earnings will come in between $1.45 and $1.65, American estimated Wednesday, up from a previous forecast of $1.20 to $1.40 per share. The Fort Worth, Texas-based airline said it’s now expecting unit revenues…
American Airlines CEO and union leader on Thursday’s deadline for more federal aid The countdown is on for the airline industry as tens of thousands of workers face the possibility of furloughs on Oct. 1 if the sector doesn’t receive more federal aid. American Airlines CEO Doug Parker and Sara Nelson, international president of the…