Articles tagged “American Airlines”

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Delta Says It’s No. 1 in South America. American Says No Way

Delta Air Lines dominates many aspects of the U.S. airline industry. It makes the most money; it has set pilot wages; it has declared that Wi-Fi will be free. But…

Ted Reed | 2 years ago

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Rival CEOs at JetBlue, United and American Rally Together to Challenge Justice Department

JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes this week reiterated his commitments to fight the Department of Justice over his planned Spirit merger and to stick with partner American Airlines in their Northeast…

Ted Reed | 2 years ago

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American Airlines Says It Wants a Deal With Pilots — Soon

American Airlines pilots say they are mystified that CEO Robert Isom publicly promised a Delta-level contract when the carrier had not made such a proposal to union negotiators. But with…

Ted Reed | 2 years ago

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American Airlines Partners With Chile’s JetSmart to Stay on Top in South America

American Airlines, the largest U.S. carrier in South America, has been without a local partner in much of the region since Latam Airlines shocked the industry with its pivot to…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

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American Airlines Forced to Pare Summer Schedules Due to Staff Shortages

Many American Airlines crews and frequent travelers have poor memories of the summer of 2019. The carrier faced operational issues that left a bad taste in pretty much everyone's mouth…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

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Airlines Tout Economic Importance of UK-U.S. Travel Corridor Ahead of G7 Summit

Airlines flying between the UK and U.S. have re-upped their push for a travel corridor between the two countries ahead of the G7 Summit later this week, a move they see as potentially…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

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American Airlines Forecasts Pent-Up Business Demand Could Exceed Pre-Covid Levels Starting Next Year

Much has been said about the pent-up leisure demand that is driving dramatic air traffic recoveries in domestic markets from Australia to China and the U.S. Now, American Airlines executives…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

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American Plans a Smaller, More Profitable International Network Post-Pandemic

American Airlines is making no small plans for its network recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. But those plans are not necessarily what one might think: It will continue to grow…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago

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Mesa Air Hopes to Exceed Pre-Pandemic Capacity for Partner American by September

Mesa Air Group executives are almost ready to start popping the champagne. The summer is shaping up to be almost at pre-pandemic levels for the regional that operates flights for…

Madhu Unnikrishnan | 3 years ago

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U.S. Summer Airfares Jump as Pent-Up Demand Converts to Travel Bookings

A recent search for flights from Washington, D.C., to Denver for Memorial Day weekend — the symbolic start of summer in the U.S. — found few below $400. Similarly, if…

Edward Russell | 3 years ago