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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.

Expedia on mobile, Asia-Pacific expansion, Google Places, American Airlines
By Dennis Schaal | February 10, 2011
Expedia, which operates Expedia-branded points of sale in Australia, New Zealand, Japan and India, plans to launch five to eight new country sites in Asia-Pacific in 2011. Read More
Travelport sues American Airlines over Kayak discount
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Travelport sues American Airlines over Kayak discount
By Dennis Schaal | February 9, 2011
Travelport is seeking an injunction and damages against American Airlines, alleging that a 10% Kayak discount off American Airlines' fares violates Travelport's global distribution system full-content... Read More
Travelport pays Orbitz to shun direct-connects from American Airlines and other carriers
By Dennis Schaal | February 5, 2011
Travelport is using its financial muscle to ensure that Orbitz Worldwide does not establish a direct-connect with American Airlines -- or any other airline. Read More
Farelogix probes divergent Travelport views on Air Canada, American Airlines direct-connects
By Dennis Schaal | February 3, 2011
In its latest Ask the Question video, Farelogix points to the seeming contradiction between Travelport's praise of its direct-connect with Air Canada and vehement opposition to American Airlines Direct... Read More
Outside view on American Airlines-GDS war: Brand loyalty and differentiation
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Outside view on American Airlines-GDS war: Brand loyalty and differentiation
By Glenn Gruber | January 31, 2011
I’ve been involved in the travel industry for about a year, so don’t have the evolution of airlines, GDSs and travel intermediaries that others have running through their veins. Read More
Kayak making most of special relationship with American Airlines
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Kayak making most of special relationship with American Airlines
By Kevin May | January 28, 2011
It makes sense that if Kayak is supposedly "one of a few" to include fares from American Airlines then it might as well make as much noise about it as possible. Read More
US Airways not flying to American Airlines distribution rescue
By Dennis Schaal | January 27, 2011
US Airways isn't exactly coming to American Airlines' rescue in the latters battle with Expedia, Orbitz and the global distribution systems. Read More
Analyst report: Expedia, Orbitz feeling impact of American Airlines exodus
By Dennis Schaal | January 27, 2011
If Orbitz Worldwide and Expedia Inc. thought the absence of American Airlines flights on their websites would lead to travelers merely booking other carriers, then they were wrong. Read More
With Sabre-American truce short-lived, Farelogix questions GDS motives
By Dennis Schaal | January 25, 2011
Farelogix, a key partner in American Airlines Direct Connect, says it was going to withhold a video challenging the motives of Sabre and Travelport in biasing the airline's flights in GDSs after... Read More
Sabre urges customers to keep pressure on American Airlines
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Sabre urges customers to keep pressure on American Airlines
By Dennis Schaal | January 25, 2011
Sabre and American Airlines pledged not to make any public comments about their truce, but in an email to customers, Sabre urged travel agents and corporate clients to "let your voice be heard..." Read More
Why the industry should wake up and smell the new distribution coffee
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Why the industry should wake up and smell the new distribution coffee
By Viewpoints | January 25, 2011
News flash: The travel distribution model is broken. In 2011, it just doesn’t make sense any more. Read More
Travelport: Direct-Connect is not disruptive or innovative
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Travelport: Direct-Connect is not disruptive or innovative
By Kevin May | January 24, 2011
Travelport has launched arguably its most stinging attack so far on American Airlines as the row over the airline's Direct-Connect model continues to escalate. Read More
Southwest CEO declines to take the bait on American Airlines direct-connect
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Southwest CEO declines to take the bait on American Airlines direct-connect
By Dennis Schaal | January 20, 2011
What advice might Southwest Airlines chairman and CEO Gary Kelly impart to American Airlines and the travel industry about direct-connect? Read More
Open Allies for Airfare Transparency: Full list of members
By Kevin May | January 20, 2011
Much of the official launch of the anti-Direct Connect group, Open Allies for Airfare Transparency, was always going to be about which companies would join. Read More
Open Allies for Airfare Transparency clearly opposes direct-connect
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Open Allies for Airfare Transparency clearly opposes direct-connect
By Dennis Schaal | January 20, 2011
Open Allies for AirFare Transparency made its debut with a website, extensive roster of founding members, a whitepaper and a call for major airlines to abandon any direct-connect plans they may have. Read More
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