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MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, Jan. 28 -- The Sandals Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Sandals Resorts International, is teaming up with American Airlines and its regional carrier, American Eagle, to fund the delivery of much-needed supplies to earthquake victims in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

As a result of this partnership, the Sandals Foundation will underwrite the cost of 10 Humanitarian Relief Flights from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Haiti. American will coordinate the relief supplies for these flights. The missions will commence on Tuesday, Feb. 2, and will continue three times per week through Tuesday, Feb. 23.    » read more »

American Airlines Targets U.S. Hispanic Consumers With Launch of National Advertising Campaign; Print and Broadcast Ads Seek to Bring More Latinos to American Airlines

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 10 -- American Airlines this week launched a national advertising campaign aimed at U.S. Hispanic travelers in an effort to increase American's business and to better serve the booming Latino population.

With this new campaign, American seeks to continue to be the airline of choice, uniting Latinos and their families by meeting all of their travel needs - connecting them to business associates and loved ones in any part of the world.    » read more »

PARIS, June 8 -- When American Airlines Flight 63 departs Paris for Miami at 10 a.m. local time on Thursday, June 11, it will embark upon a journey that aims to prove that trans-Atlantic flights can be operated a bit greener and leaner.

Through the Atlantic Interoperability Initiative to Reduce Emissions (AIRE), American will be the first U.S. airline to test next-generation technology and procedures that will significantly reduce carbon emissions and save fuel on trans-Atlantic routes. The testing will be conducted during a normally scheduled flight so American can obtain real-time benefits.    » read more »

Program Includes 'Just Culture' Provisions to Enhance Analysis of Root Causes of Events and Possible Mishaps Rather than Only Reported Incidents

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 4 -- American Airlines, in conjunction with the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU), today announced the renewal by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), of the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) for American's mechanics.

American and TWU have had a program in place for 11 years and with the FAA approved renewal of the program, ASAP will be extended for two more years. The TWU/American Airlines ASAP maintenance program is the longest running in U.S. commercial aviation.    » read more »

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 4 -- American Airlines today announced the reinstatement by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of an Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) for American's pilots.

American and the Allied Pilots Association (APA), the union representing all AA pilots, reached an agreement in March that was approved by the FAA and became effective on May 29, reinstating the pilots' program that had lapsed last fall after 14 years.

ASAP is a safety partnership organized by American, the union, and the FAA, designed to encourage employees to voluntarily report safety-related information. The reports help identify potential precursors to serious safety incidents.    » read more »

For Use With Mobile Phones or PDAs; New Airports Include Las Vegas, Atlanta and Minneapolis-St. Paul

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 4 -- American Airlines customers departing from Las Vegas McCarran International (LAS), Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) and Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP) can now choose to receive boarding passes electronically on their mobile phones or PDAs - saving the time it takes to print out and present a paper boarding pass at the airport.

As of today passengers departing on domestic flights from these three new airports can choose to use mobile boarding passes, including flights that connect through any of the participating airports.    » read more »

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 3, 2009 -- American Airlines reported a May load factor of 79.2 percent, a decrease of 2.6 points versus the same period last year.

Traffic decreased 11.7 percent and capacity decreased 8.8 percent year over year.

Domestic traffic decreased 13.3 percent year over year on 12.4 percent less capacity.

International traffic decreased by 8.9 percent relative to last year on a capacity decrease of 2.7 percent.

American boarded 7.2 million passengers in May.

Detailed traffic and capacity data follow:

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FORT WORTH, Texas, June 3, 2009 -- American Eagle reported a May load factor of 73.3 percent - an increase of 0.2 points compared to the same period last year.

Traffic decreased 14.3 percent year over year as capacity decreased 14.5 percent.

American Eagle boarded nearly 1.5 million passengers in May.

Detailed traffic and capacity data follow:

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FORT WORTH, Texas -- FORT WORTH, Texas, May 28 -- Summer is fast approaching, so American Airlines and American Eagle, its regional affiliate, are reminding customers about the box and bag embargo on flights to certain destinations from June 6 through Aug. 25, 2009.

"American's intent is to provide the best customer service possible and to consider the needs of all passengers," said Peter Dolara, American's Senior Vice President - Mexico, Caribbean and Latin America. "There are limitations on the amount of baggage that can be carried, both in the cabin and cargo areas, based on the size of aircraft."    » read more »

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 27 -- On June 1, American Airlines will go cashless onboard flights within the continental United States, as well as flights to and from Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada. Effective Monday, for inflight purchases such as headsets, fresh meals, snacks and alcoholic beverages, American will accept major credit or debit cards only.

"We believe that, by moving to a cashless cabin, the transaction process is more convenient for both our customers and flight attendants," said Lauri Curtis, American's Vice President - Onboard Service.    » read more »

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 22, 2009 -- What do tech-savvy frequent flyers want most? The desire to stay connected via Wi-Fi topped the technology requests, according to a new study conducted by American Airlines and HP.

The recent survey among frequent flyers shows how flyers continue to rely on technology to meet their business and travel needs.

More than 47 percent of business travelers surveyed indicated Wi-Fi was the most important airport amenity, outscoring basic travels needs such as food by nearly 30 percentage points.    » read more »

New Jersey Senators have blocked the nomination for FAA chief over a number of issues, are adding aircraft inspections to the list

April 10, 2008 -- WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Frank Lautenberg are taking to task the Federal Aviation Administration’s acting Administrator, Robert Sturgell, in a letter today regarding the massive flight cancellations that have hit air travelers over the past couple of days.    » read more »

To Ensure Technical Compliance With FAA Directive

FORT WORTH , Texas – American Airlines is canceling several hundred flights today to conduct additional inspections of its MD-80 fleet to ensure precise and complete compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration’s airworthiness directive related to the bundling of wires in the aircraft’s wheel wells.

American Airlines MD-80: Photo by Martin Rottler (CC)

These inspections – based on FAA audits – are related to detailed, technical compliance issues and not safety-of-flight issues.    » read more »

August 15, 2007 -- JEFFERSON CITY - Missouri Governor Matt Blunt today issued the following statement on American Airlines announcement:

“I am pleased that American Airlines has called 460 former-TWA flight attendants back to work.

This a positive step in the right direction and I am hopeful that the remaining workers will be called back to duty quickly.

Efficient airline companies staffed by dedicated employees such as these flight attendants are key to maintaining a strong and diverse economy like Missouri’s.”

Source: Missouri Governor

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