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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.

Southwest has double the web traffic of Delta - Top US travel websites, February 2013
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Southwest has double the web traffic of Delta - Top US travel websites, February 2013
By PhocusWire | March 19, 2013
Landmark stat for Southwest after the airline continued its dominance of the web amongst US carriers, securing double the amount of traffic traffic of its nearest rival. Read More
Travelport and American Airlines kiss and make up, litigation over and distribution deal returns
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Travelport and American Airlines kiss and make up, litigation over and distribution deal returns
By Kevin May | March 13, 2013
Lawyers across the land will finally have to find new things to get their teeth into after American Airlines and Travelport settled their differences this week. Read More
The SCAN - IATA takes legal step toward NDC, car rental updates, Orbitz & Finnair tieup and more travel tech news
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The SCAN - IATA takes legal step toward NDC, car rental updates, Orbitz & Finnair tieup and more travel tech news
By Karthick Prabu | March 13, 2013
Updates from IATA, iCarsClub, TaxiMonger, Hertz, Rental Tonight, AirAsia, Celebrity Cruises, American Airlines, Orbitz partner network, Finnair, PassKey, and more travel tech news. Read More
One step forward in airline pricing but a step back for revenue management
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One step forward in airline pricing but a step back for revenue management
By Viewpoints | February 26, 2013
American Airlines’ recent announcement that it has revamped its domestic fare structure is a big deal Read More
American Airlines reaps social media gains from its rebranding
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American Airlines reaps social media gains from its rebranding
By Sean O'Neil | February 22, 2013
The carrier parlayed its recent major news into big gains in social media followership across platforms, including a 48% jump in subscribers on YouTube. Read More
Before and after in the world of Passenger Service Systems for airlines
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Before and after in the world of Passenger Service Systems for airlines
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | February 19, 2013
During a media day hosted recently by Farelogix in the US, Keith Wallis from Air Canada showed a few slides on his airline’s view of the future. Read More
Shifting sands of technology and distribution as American Airlines and US Airways merge
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Shifting sands of technology and distribution as American Airlines and US Airways merge
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | February 14, 2013
The announcement of the unification of US Airways and American Airlines marks the end of the current run of consolidation of the major US carriers. Read More
Valentine's Day Massacre: American Airlines-US Airways love-in sees end of polarised models
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Valentine's Day Massacre: American Airlines-US Airways love-in sees end of polarised models
By Evan Konwiser | February 14, 2013
Is there really a difference between mainstream low cost and network carriers? The merger between American Airlines and US Airways might answer that. Read More
IATA squares up to Sabre, demands unsealing of court documents from American Airlines case
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IATA squares up to Sabre, demands unsealing of court documents from American Airlines case
By Kevin May | January 30, 2013
IATA has ratcheted up the distribution debate further by filing a motion in the US to have court documents from the recent Sabre-American Airlines case unsealed. Read More
Sabre, American Airlines and a $280 million hand-shake?
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Sabre, American Airlines and a $280 million hand-shake?
By Kevin May | January 18, 2013
Back in October 2012, when Sabre and American Airlines renewed their distribution agreement and ended their dispute in the courts, mystery surrounded a "monetary payment" between the pair. Read More
From the Tnooz archive - Distribution prediction (2011) and Travelport IPO (2010)
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American Airlines unveils new look, enrages mid-century modernists
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American Airlines unveils new look, enrages mid-century modernists
By Nick Vivion | January 17, 2013
The iconic American Airlines logo, which was designed by graphic design logo Massimo Vignelli in 1968, has officially entered the history books as the airline unveils their new livery, logo and overall... Read More
American Express cuts deep in travel as digital revolution bites
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American Express cuts deep in travel as digital revolution bites
By Linda Fox | January 11, 2013
Online servicing is now the preferred channel for many American Express corporate customers as the company reveals sweeping international job cuts as part of the shift Read More
The ultimate guide to airline customer relationship management and loyalty
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The ultimate guide to airline customer relationship management and loyalty
By Viewpoints | January 2, 2013
Airline Frequent Flier Programs (FFPs) were introduced around three decades back by American Airlines in an attempt to reward repeat customers and build brand loyalty. Read More
The Scan: American Airlines serves 20,000 passes a day through Passbook, and more news
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The Scan: American Airlines serves 20,000 passes a day through Passbook, and more news
By Sean O'Neil | December 21, 2012
American Airlines, Hotel.jp, Viator, TripLingo, Gogobot, Grasp Technologies, Lowcosttravel, C2G, 101 Holidays USA, and SignEasy, all appear in our roundup of trade news in travel technology for 21... Read More
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