American Airlines is expanding its service to Anguilla this winter with an additional third nonstop flight from Miami (MIA) to Anguilla (AXA) starting in December 2024. The new flight will be available on Saturdays in addition to the existing two daily flights, and will continue through March 2025. Anguilla is a popular tourist destination in the Caribbean, and the increased airlift will help to meet the growing demand for travel to the island nation.
American Airlines is expanding its seasonal nonstop route from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Miami International Airport (MIA), increasing it to daily service for the Christmas Break period. The airline will also launch a seasonal Saturday-only service from November 9th through March 29, 2025.
American Airlines sponsored six teams of aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) at the annual Aerospace Maintenance Council Competition, where Team Tulsa emerged victorious in the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul / Original Equipment Manufacturer category, along with winning multiple individual events. The airline also backed three student teams, who benefited from mentorship and gained valuable hands-on experience. American offers interviews and scholarship opportunities to students who participate in these teams upon graduation.
American Airlines announces route adjustments for late 2024 and early 2025 due to delays in Boeing 787 deliveries. Affected customers will receive alternative travel options. Despite the adjustments, American Airlines emphasizes that it will maintain service to all current destinations and operate 55 international long-haul routes during the winter season.
American Airlines Group Inc. has announced its financial outcomes for the first quarter of 2024, highlighting operational excellence, financial stability, and a strong foundation for future growth. Despite challenges, American Airlines achieved its best first-quarter completion rate to date and improved its mishandled baggage rates compared to last year. Financially, the airline maintained its performance within projected ranges for all operational metrics and reported a first-quarter GAAP operating margin of 0.1%. American continues to focus on strengthening its balance sheet, reducing its total debt by nearly $950 million in this quarter. Looking ahead, American anticipates its adjusted earnings per diluted share for the second quarter of 2024 to range between $1.15 and $1.45, maintaining its forecast for full-year adjusted earnings per share to be between $2.25 and $3.25.
Pamela Hill-Veal, a retired Black circuit court judge, filed a complaint against American Airlines alleging racial discrimination. On a flight from Chicago to Phoenix, a flight attendant allegedly accused her of slamming the restroom door and told her to use the restroom in coach. The flight attendant’s actions were followed by physical touching and threats of arrest upon landing. American Airlines has stated that it takes all claims of discrimination seriously and is investigating the matter.
A TikTok video reveals that American Airlines’ ‘preferred seat’ selection policy, which often requires passengers to pay for preferred seats, has led to more passengers opting for middle seats. The policy provides free seat selection only for the last 10 rows of the plane, leaving families and groups struggling to secure connected seating.
