NEWSJan 30, 2024Passengers Stranded on Airplane for 8 Hours After De-Icing Trucks Run Out of FuelOn January 15, an American Airlines flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) was stuck on the ramp for over eight hours. American Airlines flight 4275 (AA 4275) departed DCA at 10:52 a.m. and landed shortly before 2:00 p.m. local time. However, passengers onboard could not leave the plane until approximately 10:00 p.m. local time.Read More →
NEWSJan 29, 2024Six People Hospitalized After American Airlines Flight Makes Hard Landing in HawaiiThe hard landing of an American Airlines flight at Kahului Airport (OGG) in Maui led to six people being hospitalized on January 27. American Airlines flight 271 (AA 271) flew from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and landed at the main airport serving Maui at approximately 2:00 p.m. local time. The hard landing created minor injuries for one passenger and five flight attendants. All six people were later released from the hospital.Read More →
ROUTESJan 29, 2024American Airlines Ends International Flights From Seattle: What Happened?American Airlines once had ambitions to launch several long-haul international routes from Seattle. The carrier even had a nonstop route from Seattle to London for a short period. However, the airline soon abandoned all plans to launch international long-haul service from Seattle. There are several reasons why these routes never became a reality.Read More →
NEWSJan 28, 2024How Chiefs and 49ers Fans Can Fly to Super Bowl LVIII in Las VegasChiefs and 49ers fans are excited to see their teams play in the upcoming Super Bowl LVIII on February 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada. Many airlines - including American, Delta, and United - have added extra flights to accommodate fans in Kansas City and the San Francisco Bay Area. Fans in other cities can also visit the Super Bowl through additional flights from other airports nationwide. Read More →
NEWSJan 24, 2024U.S. Airlines' Fourth Quarter Earnings: What Is Behind Their Strong Performance?The fourth quarter of 2023 (Q4 2023) yielded strong results for America's "Big Five" airlines. These are the U.S.' five largest airlines: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines. Many factors are behind these strong financial results, and airlines face multiple headwinds going into 2024.Read More →
NEWSJan 11, 2024American Airlines Flight Diverts After Passenger Punches Flight Attendant, Assaults Police OfficersOn January 3, an unruly passenger forced an American Airlines flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) in Montana to divert to Amarillo, Texas. The flight crew declared a Level 2 threat after reports that a man physically attacked a flight attendant. This incident forced American Airlines flight 1497 (AA 1497), which operates daily using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, to land at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) at 2:20 p.m. local time.
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NEWSJan 01, 2024Passengers Restrained on American Airlines and Qantas Flights After Dramatic OutburstsAt approximately the same time, two unrelated incidents involved disciplinary actions against unruly passengers. The first incident occurred on an American Airlines flight on December 30, while the second occurred on a Qantas flight the following day. Cases involving unruly passengers have been rising since the pandemic, with these incidents increasing by 47% from 2021 to 2022.
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INFORMATIONALDec 06, 2023American AAdvantage, Delta SkyMiles, and United MileagePlus: The Battle of the Frequent FlyersFrequent flyer programs are essential for people who frequently go on flights for business or personal reasons. Whether you often travel due to your job as a tech consultant at Deloitte or to take care of your aging grandparents in Jordan, these programs can help you with your travels.Read More →
NEWSNov 29, 2023United and American Take Action Against Chicago O'Hare Airport ExpansionUnited and American Airlines are seeking Mayor Brandon Johnson's intervention to modify O'Hare Airport's expansion plans, which include a new "global terminal" for both domestic and international flights. The project, initially budgeted at $8.7 billion, is now $1.5 billion over budget, prompting the carriers to request a slowdown, scale-back, or potential grounding of the expansion.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 27, 2023How Do Airlines Decide Which Aircraft to Use on a Route?It may seem like a simple answer—easy: airlines fly their biggest planes on the routes with the most demand. In some ways, this is true—no doubt airlines would deploy a 737 over a CRJ900 for a route like New York (JFK) to Denver (DEN), given the demand on the route. Demand isn't everything, however. Aircraft range plays a major role as well. Other niche factors play large roles, too, and in this article, we'll explore how airlines decide which aircraft to use on certain routes.Read More →
