NEWSMar 04, 2026“Nothing Short of Reckless,” American Bashes United for Overscheduling, Causing System-Wide DelaysA fierce verbal war has erupted between the two dominant carriers at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, as American Airlines officially condemned United Airlines’ summer 2026 scheduling strategy.Read More →
INFORMATIONALFeb 27, 2026American Airlines Baggage Policy 2026: Fees & Carry-on RulesCan you bring a carry-on on American Basic Economy? See 2026 bag fees, weight limits, and how to save $5 by prepaying for your luggage online.Read More →
NEWSFeb 26, 2026American Airlines Unveils One Billion Dollar Plan to Rebuild Miami Hub ConcourseAmerican Airlines is doubling down on its "Gateway to the Americas" with a massive $1 billion commitment to transform its primary international hub at MIA.Read More →
NEWSFeb 24, 2026Security Breach at Phoenix Sky Harbor as Man Runs Toward American Airlines Jet on Active RunwayOperations at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) ground to a sudden and dramatic halt on February 24, 2026, after an unauthorized individual bypassed security checkpoints and sprinted onto an active airfield. Read More →
STORIESFeb 05, 2026"Shame On You" American Airlines Flight Attendants Demand CEO Ouster Through Strategic Shareholder CampaignAmerican Airlines is facing an unprecedented internal insurrection as the union representing its 28,000 flight attendants pivots from the picket line to the boardroom. Read More →
ROUTESFeb 05, 2026American Airlines To Launch Nonstop Daily Service Between Philadelphia And Porto Portugal Strengthening Transatlantic GatewayPhiladelphia International Airport will serve as the primary launchpad for American Airlines’ newest expansion into the Iberian Peninsula, following the carrier's blockbuster announcement regarding a daily nonstop service to Porto, Portugal (OPO). Read More →
NEWSFeb 02, 2026American Airlines Plans Full Widebody Free Wi-Fi Expansion After Internal Meeting LeakA leaked recording from a recent American Airlines employee meeting has revealed that the carrier intends to equip its entire widebody fleet with free high-speed Wi-Fi. As of February 2, 2026, the carrier is moving to close the gap on its long-haul international product, expanding the AT&T-sponsored service that debuted on domestic routes just last month.Read More →
NEWSFeb 02, 2026American Airlines Flight Attendant Files Landmark Lawsuit Alleging Severe Illness From Toxic Cabin Air ExposureThe aviation industry is facing renewed legal scrutiny this week as a veteran American Airlines flight attendant has moved forward with a high-stakes lawsuit, alleging that a "fume event" aboard a commercial flight left her with permanent neurological damage. Filed in the final days of January 2026, the case brings the "dirty little secret" of toxic cabin air back into the national spotlight, highlighting a growing rift between crew safety advocates and major carriers.Read More →
ROUTESFeb 02, 2026Porter Airlines Expands Network with Nonstop Flights from Ottawa to Miami and PhoenixEscaping the Canadian winter just became significantly easier. Following the successful launch of its Miami service on January 24, Porter is now counting down the days until February 7, when it will debut the first-ever nonstop connection between Ottawa and Arizona’s capital, Phoenix. These routes represent a milestone for the region, offering the only direct air links to these major U.S. hubs.Read More →
ROUTESJan 29, 2026American Airlines Announces Return to Venezuela After 7-Year Hiatus as Airspace ReopensIn a historic pivot for Western Hemisphere aviation, American Airlines has today, January 29, 2026, announced its intention to resume nonstop commercial service to Venezuela. The move follows a directive from the White House to reopen commercial airspace between the two nations for the first time since the indefinite suspension of flights in May 2019.Read More →
