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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.

American Airlines alleges Sabre violating contract
By Dennis Schaal | January 5, 2011
American Airlines called Sabre's actions against the airline "punitive" and alleged they are at odds with Sabre's contractual obligations. Read More
Travelocity and Priceline keep displaying American Airlines fares
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Travelocity and Priceline keep displaying American Airlines fares
By Dennis Schaal | January 5, 2011
Although Travelocity's parent, Sabre, took stiff actions today to bias American Airlines' fares in the GDS that powers Travelocity, the online travel agency has made no changes in the way it displays... Read More
Sabre hits American Airlines as distribution war escalates
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Sabre hits American Airlines as distribution war escalates
By Dennis Schaal | January 5, 2011
Sabre has notified American Airlines that it intends to terminate their contract a month early, in August, and immediately began biasing the airline’s flights in availability and shopping displays. Read More
American Airlines Direct Connect -- Technology vendors have their say
By Dennis Schaal | January 4, 2011
With American Airlines battling Orbitz and Expedia over the airline's insistence that they access the airline's flights through direct-connects, what kind of traction is the fledgling AA Direct Connect... Read More
Behind Expedia action against American Airlines and supply chain wrath
By Dennis Schaal | January 3, 2011
Call it negotiating bluster or principled stance, but Expedia may be digging in its heels and preparing to do without American Airlines flights for an extended period of time. Read More
Why the airline-online travel agency war will not evolve to hit hotels
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Why the airline-online travel agency war will not evolve to hit hotels
By Viewpoints | January 3, 2011
Back in 2003-2004, the hotel industry implemented "next generation seamless" (NGS) connectivity, primarily to solve a rate accuracy problem. Read More
Expedia suspends American Airlines flights
By Dennis Schaal | January 1, 2011
Push came to shove and Expedia says it suspended American Airlines flights on Expedia websites today after the two sides failed to reach a new agreement. Read More
American Airlines says sales up despite agency war, others very sceptical
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American Airlines says sales up despite agency war, others very sceptical
By Kevin May | December 30, 2010
The battle between American Airlines and its online travel agency enemies has stepped up another gear with the airline claiming there is so far no impact at all on ticket sales. Read More
Is Sabre biasing American Airlines flights for employee travel?
By Dennis Schaal | December 23, 2010
If you are a Sabre employee heading to a business meeting, chances are you are not flying American Airlines these days. Read More
American Airlines slams Expedia for fare display snub
By Kevin May | December 23, 2010
American Airlines has reacted angrily to an incendiary move by Expedia to limit the airline's fares from search results, claiming the "discriminatory action is unwarranted". Read More
Expedia removes American Airlines fares, new twist on Orbitz row
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Expedia removes American Airlines fares, new twist on Orbitz row
By Kevin May | December 23, 2010
Expedia has removed fares from American Airlines in its search results in an unprecedented show of support for rival online travel agency Orbitz. Read More
Amadeus taking low-key stance over Travelport-American Airlines spat
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Amadeus taking low-key stance over Travelport-American Airlines spat
By Kevin May | December 23, 2010
Whilst Sabre rushed to the defence of GDS rival Travelport on Tuesday evening after the row with American Airlines escalated further, Amadeus is keeping quiet. Read More
Sabre backs Travelport over American Airlines dispute
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Sabre backs Travelport over American Airlines dispute
By Kevin May | December 21, 2010
Such is the potential for disruption to the status quo of airline distribution that normally bitter rivals are suddenly supporting one another publicly. Read More
Judge denies Travelport request for American Airlines injunction
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Judge denies Travelport request for American Airlines injunction
By Dennis Schaal | December 21, 2010
Travelport said a judge in Chicago denied its request for a preliminary injunction against American Airlines, which sought to remove its inventory from Orbitz.com. Read More
Travelport poised to bias American Airlines flights as airline surcharge begins
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Travelport poised to bias American Airlines flights as airline surcharge begins
By Dennis Schaal | December 17, 2010
Travelport is poised to begin biasing certain American Airlines' flights by including an airline surcharge to travel agencies in fare displays, fare quotes and shopping displays beginning Dec. 20. Read More
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