American Airlines Stories
Wayfair Employees To Walkout Over Sales To Migrant Kids' Detention Camp
In an open revolt, employees at the online home furnishings retailer Wayfair staged a walkout to oppose the company’s sale of $200,000 worth of furniture to a government contractor running a detention center for migrant children in Texas.
America Airlines Bets On Newer, Smaller Airbus Planes With New Deal
American Airlines has struck a deal with plane-maker Airbus, making it the first U.S. airline to get the brand new A321XLR.
How Much Do Airlines Make Off Baggage Fees? New Report Sheds Light On The Industry
The first quarterly report for 2019 reveals just how impactful baggage fees have been for U.S. airlines.
American Airlines Pilot Arrested In Connection To Triple Homicide In Kentucky From 2015
Police have arrested a pilot for an American Airlines affiliate in connection to a triple homicide from 2015 in Kentucky.
American Airlines Sent Dog To Philadelphia Instead Of Raleigh, Investigation Underway
American Airlines issued a statement Tuesday reportedly saying it was investigating the incident.
American Airlines Crew, Passengers Save Baby Who Suffered A Seizure Mid-Flight
Passengers and crew on an American Airlines flight from Tampa to San Antonio saved an 11-month-old baby who suffered a seizure mid-flight.
Several American Airlines Passengers Hospitalized After Mystery Illness On Boston Flight
The teenagers aged 15 to 17 reported feeling sick and were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital after their flight landed in Boston.
Spirit Isn't The Worst Airline In America Anymore
The budget carrier may not provide much legroom for travelers, but it has dramatically improved its performance across several important customer service metrics.
American Airlines Flight Returns To Airport After Plane Hits Runway Sign
An American Airlines flight had to return to John F. Kenney Airport on Wednesday night after a major mishap.
American Airlines Canceling 90 Flights A Day In April After Ethiopian Airlines, Lion Air Boeing Crashes
In the wake of the Ethiopian Airlines and Lion Air crashes, American Airlines will be canceling 90 flights a day for most of April.
Infographic: Southwest Airlines Owns Most Number Of Boeing 737 Max Jets
This chart shows the size of fleet and most orders filled for the Boeing 737 Max by airline affected.
Airline Controversy: Mother, Son Kicked Off American Airlines Flight Because Of Boy's Genetic Disease
American Airlines has apologized to a South Carolina after she and her infant son were kicked off of a flight due to a rare genetic skin condition both of them share.
Family Removed From Plane After Body Odor Complaints, Passenger Details Embarrassment
The couple, who were traveling along with their 1-year-old daughter, were escorted off the plane and told to book another flight.
Funny And Bizarre Videos That Went Viral In 2018
Here's a look at the funniest and most bizarre videos that made us laugh in one way or another in 2018.
American Airlines Flight Attendant Punched Passenger, Causing Brain Injury, Lawsuit Alleges
American Airlines flight passenger Gregory Lagana claimed one of the cabin crew members repeatedly punched him in the face and on back of the head.
Watch: American Airlines Agent Dances On Airport Tarmac In Viral Video
Jahmaul Allen said he had no idea his dance movies were being captured on camera by a passenger on the plane and that he was simply trying to bring a smile on the face of a crying child on the plane.
CNN Journalist Claims Racial Profiling At JFK, Philadelphia Airports, Placed On ‘SSSS’ List
Nadeem Muaddi said his ordeal started when he was making his way back to the U.S. on Sunday, after spending quality time with his family and friends in Morocco.
NBA: Hassan Whiteside Claims Bathroom Break Forced Him To Leave Bench
Hassan Whiteside is currently in hot water for leaving the Miami Heat bench during their match against Orlando Magic. The 29-year-old claims he needed a bathroom break.
Airline Passenger With Parkinson's Left All Night On Wheelchair At Airport After Canceled Flight
Olimpia Warsaw, 67, was on her way back to Detroit, Michigan, after attending the funeral of her ex-husband in Chicago, Illinois, when the incident took place.
Flight Diverted After Man Allegedly Punches Wife In The Face Mid-Air
A co-passenger said the man refused to get off the plane after it landed and all the passengers were deplaned.
Lion Air Pilots Struggled To Control Plane’s Nose 26 Times Before Crash
Investigators referred to the data collected from the recovered black box of the crashed plane that revealed during the 11-minute flight, the plane’s nose kept pointing down.
American Airlines Flight Attendant Allegedly 'Dragged’ By Co-Worker Mid-Air, Sues Carrier
Kathy Ida Wolfe said her co-worker “maliciously dug her fingernails into my arm, and slammed the door of a beverage cart on my arm."
American Airlines Sued For Overserving Drunk Man Who Sexually Assaulted Woman
The man, who was allegedly stumbling around even as he boarded the flight, was served at least six alcoholic drinks, the lawsuit claimed.
Airline Removes Family From Plane Over Autistic Children, Despite Practiced Boarding
Adam and Heather Halkuff were traveling with their five sons — two of them have autism — when the incident took place.
Rapper Wale Alleges Airline Crew Said He Didn't Belong In First Class
The rapper and recording artist, whose original name is Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, made the accusation on Twitter while writing about a flight delay.
Kyrie Irving Injury Update: Celtics Star Looked 'Amazing' Training With Durant, Harden
Kyrie Irving last played a competitive game on March 11 after which he has been sidelined with a knee injury that required two surgeries.
American Airlines Captain Buys Passengers Pizza As Flight Gets Diverted, Cancelled
An American Airlines Captain bought 40 pizzas for passengers after the flight was diverted, and later canceled.
American Airlines Adds Europe Routes, Cuts China, Japan Flights Citing Fuel Costs
In an announcement Tuesday, American Airlines said high fuel costs and competition were responsible for the reduction of its services to China and Japan.
American Airlines Controversy: Baggage Handler’s Bomb Threat Accusation Leads To $1M Lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed in the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia by Debbie Cardarelli, whose husband faced terrorism charges due to false accusations.
American Airlines Passenger Removed From Plane For Over-Sized Cello, Despite Following Rules
According to a Facebook post shared by the woman's husband, the airline told her prior to her booking that she could carry the instrument on board.