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.

American Airlines uses 5 channels for mobile sweepstakes submissions
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American Airlines uses 5 channels for mobile sweepstakes submissions
By Dennis Schaal | August 30, 2011
Social media contests are evolving as American Airlines attests to in the way it is taking submissions for its new Get Mobile, Get Moving sweepstakes. Read More
American Airlines and Sabre bow to court schedule and extend agreement into 2012
By Dennis Schaal | August 30, 2011
Distribution Armageddon delayed -- American Airlines and Sabre have agreed to extend their full-content agreement, for practical purposes, "well into 2012," the airline says. Read More
Mystery travel agency processes first airline ancillary service through US clearinghouse
By Dennis Schaal | August 26, 2011
A passenger buying an American Airlines Preferred Seat on flight 523 from Dallas/Fort Worth to El Paso, Texas, made travel tech history in the U.S. Read More
Sabre and American Airlines extend contract deadline to end of September
By Dennis Schaal | August 24, 2011
First it was Aug. 31, then Sept. 6 and now Sabre says its contract with American Airlines has been extended until the end of September. Read More
American Airlines now talking Direct-Connect with American Express, no deal though
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American Airlines now talking Direct-Connect with American Express, no deal though
By Kevin May | August 18, 2011
More curious moves in the world of Direct-Connect at American Airlines, with the airline saying it is now in talks with American Express Global Business Travel. Read More
American Airlines reassures agencies over Sabre impasse
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American Airlines reassures agencies over Sabre impasse
By Kevin May | August 17, 2011
Travel agencies were told this week by American Airlines that the carrier will do everything it can to issue fares and availability despite its dispute with Sabre. Read More
American Airlines and HRG to explore Direct-Connect deal
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American Airlines and HRG to explore Direct-Connect deal
By Kevin May | August 5, 2011
Global corporate travel giant Hogg Robinson has turned the distribution debate screw just a little tighter by revealing talks are taking place with American Airlines to use the famed Direct-Connect. Read More
GDS squabbles, how they relate to rail and evolution of the model
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GDS squabbles, how they relate to rail and evolution of the model
By Viewpoints | August 4, 2011
Since the beginning of time in the travel industry, there has been a need for content aggregators of some description. Read More
American Airlines serves streaming video from Gogo to US passengers in-flight and after
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American Airlines serves streaming video from Gogo to US passengers in-flight and after
By Dennis Schaal | August 3, 2011
Streaming movies and TV shows are coming to some American Airlines transcontinental flights in the U.S. -- and you can play back the entertainment on your laptop even after you landed. Read More
American Airlines flights to remain on Orbitz into 2012
By Dennis Schaal | August 1, 2011
American Airlines and Orbitz Worldwide entered into an agreement ensuring that the airline's flights will remain on Orbitz websites "into 2012." Read More
American Airlines and Travelport extend agreement beyond 2011
By Dennis Schaal | July 29, 2011
American Airlines and Travelport say they've extended their global distribution system full-content agreements beyond 2011. Read More
Expedia rolls out new tech platform for Expedia UK hotels
By Dennis Schaal | July 29, 2011
Expedia Inc. is in the process of putting Expedia UK's hotels onto Expedia's new global technology platform and can only hope that the results mimic the gangbuster manner in which Hotels.com has taken... Read More
American Airlines: Sabre increased GDS booking fees again
By Dennis Schaal | July 22, 2011
With a just few weeks to go before their full-content agreement expires, American Airlines says Sabre substantially increased some of the fees it charges the airline for bookings in the Sabre global... Read More
Sabre: American Airlines antitrust suit is negotiating ploy
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Sabre: American Airlines antitrust suit is negotiating ploy
By Dennis Schaal | July 15, 2011
After intervening in American Airlines' antitrust claim against Orbitz Worldwide and Travelport, Sabre filed a motion to dismiss the suit. Read More
Southwest extends lead over Delta - Top US travel sites, 9 July 2011
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Southwest extends lead over Delta - Top US travel sites, 9 July 2011
By PhocusWire | July 15, 2011
Southwest Airlines has pushed forward over rivals Delta and American Airlines, capturing nearly 22% of the airline website category in the US. Read More
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