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As one of the largest carriers in the world, American Airlines plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of global aviation. At PhocusWire, we bring you the latest American Airlines news, tracking the company's digital innovation, operational strategies, and evolving partnerships within the broader travel ecosystem.

The latest news, innovations, and alliances for American Airlines

Our reporting covers everything from technology upgrades and loyalty program changes to distribution shifts and regulatory developments. Discover how American Airlines is leveraging data, automation, and customer-facing tools to streamline the traveler journey while responding to market demands and industry pressures.

American pulls fares off Orbitz again: observers cite high costs, low ancillary sales
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American pulls fares off Orbitz again: observers cite high costs, low ancillary sales
By Sean O'Neil | August 26, 2014
American Airlines and US Airways are pulling flight listings from Orbitz after the carriers and the online travel agency failed to agree to a fresh contract from Orbitz and its sister sites, such as e Read More
Why budget airlines SHOULD charge you to use the bathroom
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Why budget airlines SHOULD charge you to use the bathroom
By PhocusWire | July 3, 2014
SYSTEMS: Ryanair infamously scored a PR coup a few years back when it "announced" it would be charging passengers to go the lavatory on-board its flights. Whilst the media went on a usual Ryanair ra Read More
Is iBeacon the cure for airport madness?
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Is iBeacon the cure for airport madness?
By Linda Fox | June 18, 2014
SITA is working to deploy beacon technology at 10 airports in the next 12 months. Its largest deployment so far is with American Airlines at Dallas Fort Worth where a pilot is about to begin using Read More
Forget travel agents, can you let APIs plan your next trip
News / Technology
Forget travel agents, can you let APIs plan your next trip
By Viewpoints | April 21, 2014
We all know that the prospect of booking travel can be a harried and disjointed experience. A condition best exemplified by the array of choices now available at every stage of the process. NB: Thi Read More
JR Technologies sees IATA's NDC as its path to revenue growth
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JR Technologies sees IATA's NDC as its path to revenue growth
By Sean O'Neil | March 26, 2014
Some technology veterans think little of the airlines' effort to adopt standards for its programming languages -- called the New Distribution Capability (NDC). For some, it's like a flight that's been Read More
Latest airline social rankings show snapshot of actual performance
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Latest airline social rankings show snapshot of actual performance
By Nick Vivion | February 10, 2014
Airlines are often vaunted as top performers on social media. One recent study placed airlines at the top for the most active, answering the most questions the quickest across industries. That very Read More
American Airlines points to a new movement in airline IT
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American Airlines points to a new movement in airline IT
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | January 30, 2014
Sabre and American Airlines have formally agreed to a deal whereby both US Airways and its sister carrier will use Sabre as the passenger service system for the merged airline. While this is hardly Read More
Reporter favourites of 2013 - Kevin May
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Reporter favourites of 2013 - Kevin May
By Kevin May | December 31, 2013
Messing about with IATA email scammers, relevance of social media measurement tools, and uncovering what really happened when a major travel service was taken offline... A trio of stories which hit Read More
Travel startup lessons learned from idea to glory in 12 months
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Travel startup lessons learned from idea to glory in 12 months
By Viewpoints | December 2, 2013
This November, VerbalizeIt’s human translation platform was recognized as the travel startup of the year at the PhoCusWright Travel Innovation Summit. As entrepreneurs, we are programmed to focus o Read More
US Airways and American settle with Department of Justice, merger's back on track
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US Airways and American settle with Department of Justice, merger's back on track
By Nick Vivion | November 13, 2013
The Department of Justice has settled their lawsuit blocking the merger between American Airlines and US Airways. This is a fast turnaround from earlier this year, when the regulatory body announce Read More
KLM has a habit of making social media work - this time teaming up with Planes [VIDEO]
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KLM has a habit of making social media work - this time teaming up with Planes [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | October 15, 2013
[video_popup width="805" height="454" video_link="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8nTfVthkdw" video_image_link="https://www.tnooz.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/planes.jpg"] Perhaps the reason why Read More
Big Data? How some airlines are making a Big Deal out of yours
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Big Data? How some airlines are making a Big Deal out of yours
By Viewpoints | October 10, 2013
The age-old mantra of "customer is king" has a new twist in travel – now it’s your data that rules. Yes, especially those of the Big Data variety. NB: This is an article by Kate Palmer, contributin Read More
With or without merger, American Airlines to push direct connect
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With or without merger, American Airlines to push direct connect
By Sean O'Neil | August 13, 2013
American Airlines is set to make concessions to salvage its merger with US Airways, and will try to accomplish its consolidation goals through its direct connect product and other distribution deals. Read More
Well, this is unexpected: US to sue to stop American Airlines and US Airways merger
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Well, this is unexpected: US to sue to stop American Airlines and US Airways merger
By PhocusWire | August 13, 2013
The US Department of Justice is concerned that the two airlines fly overlapping routes on more than 1,000 routes. Read More
American Airlines corrects course, makes nice with AwardWallet and other loyalty tracking startups
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American Airlines corrects course, makes nice with AwardWallet and other loyalty tracking startups
By Sean O'Neil | August 7, 2013
The US carrier will now allow startups to access its frequent flier account data on a contracted basis. The first to pay is AwardWallet, a nine-year-old US company that operates the largest loyalty... Read More
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