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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.

Travelport knocked back after US court dismisses antitrust claim in American Airlines case
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Travelport knocked back after US court dismisses antitrust claim in American Airlines case
By Kevin May | August 23, 2012
Travelport is evaluating its options after a US federal judge granted a motion from American Airlines to dismiss antitrust claims against the carrier. Read More
Morning Scan: Hotels.com re-ups with EPAM, the WaveRider scramjets, Ikea will build hotels, and more travel tech news
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Morning Scan: Hotels.com re-ups with EPAM, the WaveRider scramjets, Ikea will build hotels, and more travel tech news
By Sean O'Neil | August 15, 2012
Israel restores its hotel ratings system, 18 hikers get into trouble with their smartphones while hiking in Scotland, and other travel tech news that Tnooz is following for 15 August. Read More
After posting £80M loss, Virgin Atlantic aims to trim fuel costs with new technology platform
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After posting £80M loss, Virgin Atlantic aims to trim fuel costs with new technology platform
By Nick Vivion | August 7, 2012
Virgin Atlantic announced a £80 million loss this week, blaming a combination of lower demand and skyrocketing fuel prices. Read More
Ancillary Friday: American goes the last mile with luggage, and US Airways expands its menu
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Ancillary Friday: American goes the last mile with luggage, and US Airways expands its menu
By Sean O'Neil | August 3, 2012
A few well-known airlines have embarked on a new trend in growing ancillary revenue streams by actually inventing new services instead of merely unbundling existing ones. American and United announced... Read More
American Airlines offers direct-connect bounty via Priceline, talks with business travel giants stall
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American Airlines offers direct-connect bounty via Priceline, talks with business travel giants stall
By Kevin May | July 31, 2012
American Airlines is back in Direct-Connect mode, after its programme to try and turn the airline distribution model on its head fell by the wayside as it faced bigger battles. Read More
Technology is NOT the barrier to accessing airline ancillary products
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Technology is NOT the barrier to accessing airline ancillary products
By Viewpoints | July 31, 2012
There has been a recent uptick in talk around increased costs associated with flying, and about the frustration consumers often face when dealing with airline ancillary fees like baggage and seat... Read More
What Else? Gogobot 2.0, Expedia-Kaleva, American Airlines DC, Travelocity Business, Carsolize
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What Else? Gogobot 2.0, Expedia-Kaleva, American Airlines DC, Travelocity Business, Carsolize
By PhocusWire | July 19, 2012
Gogobot unveils ehanced iPhone app, Expedia hands hotels to Kaleva, American Airlines takes Direct-Connect to Brazil, Travelocity Business boost, Carsolize deals with RoomsXML... What else is going on... Read More
American Airlines direct-connect has a pulse -- Preferred Seats and possibly Expedia on the way
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American Airlines direct-connect has a pulse -- Preferred Seats and possibly Expedia on the way
By Dennis Schaal | June 13, 2012
Just when you thought direct-connect distribution from American Airlines, which is focusing on Chapter 11 reorganization, is dead in the water, there are signs of life. Read More
All bets are off -- American Airlines to abandon HP reservations project for new partner
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All bets are off -- American Airlines to abandon HP reservations project for new partner
By Dennis Schaal | June 12, 2012
In a blockbuster move, American Airlines and HP agreed to abandon their joint Passenger Service System project for the airline, and American hopes to select a new vendor with an existing reservations... Read More
Sabre to give agency contracts to antitrust probe, Travelport, AA, US Airways and Orbitz
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Sabre to give agency contracts to antitrust probe, Travelport, AA, US Airways and Orbitz
By Dennis Schaal | May 25, 2012
The US Justice Department Antitrust Division's probe of the global distribution systems is apparently alive and well -- and travel agencies in North America apparently are getting dragged right into the... Read More
A deep dive into airlines and Twitter: Content, time, strategy and style
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A deep dive into airlines and Twitter: Content, time, strategy and style
By Viewpoints | May 22, 2012
Airlines on Twitter are constantly looking for more. More followers means larger potential audience, more clicks, sales, engagement with their audience. Read More
Delta inches closer to Southwest - Top US travel sites, April 28 2012
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Delta inches closer to Southwest - Top US travel sites, April 28 2012
By PhocusWire | May 1, 2012
Southwest saw part of its healthy lead over rival carriers eroded last week as Delta managed to add a chunk to its share of the airline website market. Read More
Mobile wake-up call for airlines
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Mobile wake-up call for airlines
By Viewpoints | May 1, 2012
If airlines have been hitting the mobile snooze button, wake-up-and-smell-the-coffee stats highlighted last week should have them jumping out of bed. Read More
What happened to American Airlines-Expedia direct-connect pact 1 year later?
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What happened to American Airlines-Expedia direct-connect pact 1 year later?
By Dennis Schaal | April 24, 2012
When American Airlines emerges from bankruptcy, either in the arms of US Airways, Delta Air Lines or on its own, perhaps American's direct-connect push will have been overtaken by the course of events. Read More
American Airlines sues blogging ex-employee and alleged moles
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American Airlines sues blogging ex-employee and alleged moles
By Dennis Schaal | April 16, 2012
This isn't exactly of CIA-KGB proportions, but American Airlines has sued an ex-employee who publishes The Sky Steward blog and unidentified current airline employees who allegedly are conspiring with... Read More
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