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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.

What Else? Wyndham tools, Citi redemption, BookIt data, Ebookers promotions, Teletext changes
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What Else? Wyndham tools, Citi redemption, BookIt data, Ebookers promotions, Teletext changes
By PhocusWire | April 4, 2012
Wyndham gives managers review tools, BookIt signs data center deal, Citi redeems for AA, Ebookers promotes for hotel division, Teletext unveils two board members... A round-up of other stories from... Read More
Sabre starts mediation with American Airlines and Travelport to begin in May
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Sabre starts mediation with American Airlines and Travelport to begin in May
By Dennis Schaal | March 22, 2012
Travelport revealed it will enter court-ordered mediation with American Airlines in May and separately Sabre disclosed it has already begun the process with the airline. Read More
United-Continental combo site flies ahead of American Airlines - Top US travel sites, March 10 2012
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United-Continental combo site flies ahead of American Airlines - Top US travel sites, March 10 2012
By PhocusWire | March 13, 2012
Following the pair's final integration a few weekends back, United and Continental have secured their first milestone: overtaking rival carrier American Airlines. Read More
American Airlines and Travelport make peace through late 2012
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American Airlines and Travelport make peace through late 2012
By Dennis Schaal | March 5, 2012
Put the possibility of booking surcharges and content dropping off the face of the earth on hold -- American Airlines and Travelport GDS have extended their content agreements through "late 2012," the... Read More
Will the American Airlines Jetstream reservations system ever fly?
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Will the American Airlines Jetstream reservations system ever fly?
By Dennis Schaal | February 22, 2012
Will American Airlines' proposed Jetstream reservations system be a casualty of its bankruptcy filing and will the prime vendor, HP, a $30.8 million creditor in the proceeding, take the brunt of the... Read More
How airlines use Twitter - January 2012 [INFOGRAPHIC]
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How airlines use Twitter - January 2012 [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | February 22, 2012
Less chatter generally in January 2012 for the most popular airlines in Twitter, as Cebu Pacific came in ahead of Air Asia as the most talked about carrier. Read More
Expedia goes direct to Southwest Airlines for some Egencia client functionality
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Expedia goes direct to Southwest Airlines for some Egencia client functionality
By Dennis Schaal | February 14, 2012
Expedia's Egencia corporate travel unit "bypasses the traditional GDS channel" to get enhanced features and functionality from Southwest Airlines, the carrier says. Read More
Start of American Airlines-Sabre antitrust case extended two months
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Start of American Airlines-Sabre antitrust case extended two months
By Dennis Schaal | January 13, 2012
With American Airlines bogged down in its reorganization efforts, a judge in a Texas state court has delayed the beginning of a jury trial in the airline's antitrust suit against Sabre for a couple of... Read More
What else? Web usage report, AMR delisted, ARC chairman, Cheapflights ticked off
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What else? Web usage report, AMR delisted, ARC chairman, Cheapflights ticked off
By PhocusWire | January 4, 2012
American Airlines parent de-listed, Agent web usage report shows mobile push, ARC names new chairman, Cheapflights ad complaint upheld... A round-up of other stories from across the industry. Read More
American closes in on Delta - Top US travel sites, December 24 2011
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American closes in on Delta - Top US travel sites, December 24 2011
By PhocusWire | December 30, 2011
Delta is just 1.5% market share ahead of American Airlines in list of leading airline websites in the US, although market leader Southwest still has double the traffic of its nearest rival. Read More
Sabre litigation, backed by 100 lawyers, could be resolved before American Airlines reorganizes
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Sabre litigation, backed by 100 lawyers, could be resolved before American Airlines reorganizes
By Dennis Schaal | December 9, 2011
How will the American Airlines bankruptcy filing impact the airline's disputes with Sabre and Travelport? Read More
Between Alec Baldwin and New Jersey governor, not a great week for airline and hotel staff
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Between Alec Baldwin and New Jersey governor, not a great week for airline and hotel staff
By Dennis Schaal | December 8, 2011
Between the ranting tweets of actor Alec Baldwin and the Occupy Wall Street-targeted New Jersey governor Chris Christie, it wasn't a great week for airline flight attendants and hotel waiters and... Read More
American Airlines parent company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
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American Airlines parent company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
By Kevin May | November 29, 2011
AMR Corporation, parent of American Airlines, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection today, a move it says will allow the airline to reorganise its debt structure. Read More
Court: American Airlines antitrust claims against Orbitz dismissed
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Court: American Airlines antitrust claims against Orbitz dismissed
By Dennis Schaal | November 22, 2011
A federal judge in Texas terminated Orbitz Worldwide as a defendant in an antitrust lawsuit brought by American Airlines and dismissed several claims against Travelport and Sabre, as well. Read More
Southwest, Delta, American secure half of audience - Top US travel sites, November 12 2011
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Southwest, Delta, American secure half of audience - Top US travel sites, November 12 2011
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2011
The top three airline websites in the US - Southwest, Delta and American Airlines - have are now capturing almost half of all traffic to carrier websites. Read More
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