American Airlines to Add Starlink Wi-Fi to More Than 500 Aircraft
American Airlines will install Starlink Wi-Fi on more than 500 narrowbody aircraft beginning in 2027, joining other major U.S. carriers upgrading in-flight connectivity.
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Prague Airport Wins Routes Europe 2026
Prague Airport has been named the overall winner at the Routes Europe 2026 Awards after a year of strong passenger growth, new airlines and long-haul expansion.
American Airlines Expects Record Summer as It Funds Fleet Growth for a Volatile Travel Market
American Airlines expects a record summer travel season in 2026, with 75 million passengers projected as the carrier also raises funds for new aircraft.
Lawmakers Question United-American Merger Rumors as Kirby Defends Idea
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Laura Mitchell
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Laura Mitchell
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Political scrutiny around a possible United-American tie-up intensified after Scott Kirby defended the logic of a merger and American publicly rejected the idea. The episode highlights how difficult large airline consolidation would be in the current regulatory climate.
American Airlines Cuts 2026 Outlook on Fuel Cost Pressure
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Laura Mitchell
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Laura Mitchell
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American Airlines lowered its 2026 earnings outlook as rising jet fuel prices increased pressure on operating costs. The revision adds to broader signs that airlines are struggling to protect margins despite resilient travel demand.
American Airlines Rejects United Merger Talk
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Laura Mitchell
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Laura Mitchell
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American Airlines said it is not interested in merger discussions with United Airlines, pushing back on reports that United had raised the idea with senior U.S. officials. The response sharply reduces the chances of a deal that would have redrawn the U.S. airline industry.
American Airlines Raises Bag Fees as Higher Fuel Costs Keep Pressuring Travelers
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Laura Mitchell
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American Airlines has raised checked bag fees and tightened Basic Economy rules, becoming the latest U.S. carrier to push more travel costs onto passengers as airlines grapple with higher fuel expenses.
United Airlines and American Airlines Merger Talk Signals How Fragile the U.S. Airline Balance Has Become
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Laura Mitchell
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Reported merger discussions between United and American have reopened the biggest question in U.S. aviation: whether the industry’s next phase will be shaped by competition or further consolidation. Even if a deal never materializes, the fact that it was raised says a great deal about the pressure building inside the market.
American Airlines to Resume Service to Venezuela
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Laura Mitchell
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Laura Mitchell
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American Airlines plans to restart daily Miami-Caracas service as soon as April 30, pending final approvals. The move would restore a commercial air link between the United States and Venezuela after more than six years.
Rising Fuel Costs Push Airlines Toward Higher Airfares
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Laura Mitchell
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Laura Mitchell
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Airlines warn that rising fuel prices linked to the Middle East Crisis could drive airfares higher, especially on long-haul routes.
FAA Moves to Cut Summer Flights at Chicago O’Hare as United and American Escalate Turf Battle
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Laura Mitchell
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The FAA plans to reduce summer flights at Chicago O’Hare after United and American sharply expanded schedules, raising concerns about congestion and safety capacity.
Oneworld Appoints Ole Orver as CEO
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Airline alliance Oneworld has named Ole Orver as its new CEO, bringing more than two decades of aviation and network strategy experience to the role.
American Airlines CEO Agrees to Meet Pilots Union Amid Rising Tensions
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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American Airlines CEO Robert Isom has agreed to meet with pilot union leaders as tensions rise over operational disruptions and the carrier’s financial direction.
American Airlines Adds Porto to Its Transatlantic Network With New Philadelphia Route
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Laura Mitchell
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American Airlines will launch nonstop summer flights between Philadelphia and Porto in 2027, expanding its Portugal network and showcasing the long-range capabilities of the Airbus A321XLR with Flagship Suites.
American Airlines Plans Return to Venezuela with First U.S. Flights Since 2019
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Laura Mitchell
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American Airlines is preparing to resume nonstop service between the United States and Venezuela, marking a significant step toward restoring air links suspended since 2019.