American Airlines News

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.

Ancillary agenda: American Airlines rolls out new pricing structure and booking path
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Ancillary agenda: American Airlines rolls out new pricing structure and booking path
By Nick Vivion | December 12, 2012
Dallas-based American Airlines has rolled out a new pricing structure in a tweaked booking path on their direct booking website aa.com. Read More
Delta agrees joint venture with Virgin Atlantic, pays $360M for 49 percent stake
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Delta agrees joint venture with Virgin Atlantic, pays $360M for 49 percent stake
By Kevin May | December 11, 2012
Mooted seriously for a few weeks and predicted tactically by many for years, Delta and Virgin Atlantic have agreed a major joint venture in a bid to put pressure on their transatlantic rivals. Read More
Can airline merchandising and loyalty co-exist?
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Can airline merchandising and loyalty co-exist?
By Evan Konwiser | November 20, 2012
Suppliers continue to talk incessantly about these two strategies for revenue generation: merchandising and loyalty. Can they co-exist peacefully? Can third parties do either well? In short, not yet. Read More
The global all-stars of upselling and cross-selling have tricks to teach the travel industry
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The global all-stars of upselling and cross-selling have tricks to teach the travel industry
By Sean O'Neil | November 19, 2012
More impact, higher margins -- for top retailers, there's method to their ancillary sales, says Amadeus and IdeaWorksCompany. Read More
Travel dreamers beware: Fake Instagram accounts offering free flights
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Travel dreamers beware: Fake Instagram accounts offering free flights
By Nick Vivion | November 6, 2012
Fake Instagram accounts have been created for JetBlue, American Airlines, and Delta Airlines, some garnering thousands of follows. Read More
Travelport and American Airlines agree quick extension to distribution deal as talks continue
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Travelport and American Airlines agree quick extension to distribution deal as talks continue
By Kevin May | November 1, 2012
As American Airlines and Sabre (metaphorically) kind of kissed and made up yesterday in the courts, fellow distribution provider Travelport was also busy. Read More
American Airlines and Sabre settle court battle
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American Airlines and Sabre settle court battle
By Kevin May | October 31, 2012
Not over just yet, but a significant development - Sabre and American Airlines have renewed their current distribution agreement and ended their dispute in the courts. Read More
The Scan: Ryanair booking app costs £3 but travellers buy it anyway, and more travel tech news
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The Scan: Ryanair booking app costs £3 but travellers buy it anyway, and more travel tech news
By PhocusWire | October 26, 2012
Ryanair, American Airlines, CheckInToMyFlight, Southwest Airlines, IDeaS Revenue Solutions, Amazon, Living Social, and ResponsibleTravel all appear in our roundup of the stories making news and driving... Read More
The Scan: KLM taps WorldPay, fingerprints and Facebook will mash up at WTM, and more travel tech trade news
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The Scan: KLM taps WorldPay, fingerprints and Facebook will mash up at WTM, and more travel tech trade news
By PhocusWire | October 25, 2012
American Airlines, Sabre, Uber, KLM, Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel, Flip.to, EarthCam, and NextGreatPlace all appear in our roundup of the stories making news and driving opinion on 25 October. Read More
American Airlines moves to reassure agencies as Sabre trial nears
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American Airlines moves to reassure agencies as Sabre trial nears
By Kevin May | October 11, 2012
American Airlines has reiterated claims it wants to reach a "fair settlement" with Sabre and customers booking GDS-connected agents will not be affected in the upcoming antitrust trial. Read More
American Airlines to begin tablet roll out to flight attendants later this year
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American Airlines to begin tablet roll out to flight attendants later this year
By Linda Fox | September 20, 2012
Days after the all clear from the Federal Aviation Administration for American Airlines pilots to replace paper manuals with iPads in the cockpit and the airline has revealed details of its tablet... Read More
The Scan: American Airlines hints at location-based feature for iPad app, and more news
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The Scan: American Airlines hints at location-based feature for iPad app, and more news
By PhocusWire | September 14, 2012
American Airlines' director of mobile apps talks data says new functions will be unveiled soon, and more items in our roundup Read More
Sabre latest to suffer reservation system outage, major airlines and hotel GDS hit
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Sabre latest to suffer reservation system outage, major airlines and hotel GDS hit
By Kevin May | September 12, 2012
Sabre Travel Network has joined the ranks of travel technology providers blamed for major system outages in 2012 after its reservation platform collapsed for hours yesterday. Read More
American is the first US airline to replace all paper manuals with iPads in its cockpits
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American is the first US airline to replace all paper manuals with iPads in its cockpits
By Sean O'Neil | September 10, 2012
The US government is allowing pilots on American Airlines flights to use iPads for the "electronic flight bag," replacing the last bit of paper that pilots were required to have on hand. Read More
US judge denies bid from Sabre, Travelport and Orbitz to dismiss antitrust claims
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US judge denies bid from Sabre, Travelport and Orbitz to dismiss antitrust claims
By Linda Fox | August 31, 2012
An attempt from Sabre, Travelport and Orbitz to have an antitrust claim made against them by American Airlines dismissed has been blocked by a US Federal judge. Read More
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