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 to stay member of OpenTravel
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American Airlines to stay member of OpenTravel
By Dennis Schaal | July 14, 2010
There are no apparent signs of an airline exit from OpenTravel now that six major US airlines have formed their own XML standards group, Open AXIS Group. Read More
Fortune names 50 smartest people in tech -- American Airlines is only travel company listed
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Fortune names 50 smartest people in tech -- American Airlines is only travel company listed
By Dennis Schaal | July 13, 2010
American Airlines Chief Information Officer Monte Ford is the only executive from a travel company named on Fortune's smartest people in tech list. Read More
American Airlines to begin distribution of optional services exclusively through Farelogix
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American Airlines to begin distribution of optional services exclusively through Farelogix
By Dennis Schaal | July 9, 2010
American Airlines plans to begin later this month to distribute optional services to travel agencies and third-party tech providers exclusively through Farelogix. Read More
American Airlines proceeds with plans for HP Jetstream reservations system
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American Airlines proceeds with plans for HP Jetstream reservations system
By Dennis Schaal | July 8, 2010
American Airlines is proceeding with plans to have HP build the airline a new internal reservations system, dubbed Jetstream. Read More
Mishandled baggage -- Netanyahu's bodyguards add to American Airlines statistics
By Dennis Schaal | July 7, 2010
You can read American Airlines' Twitter account almost everyday and view complaints about lost luggage -- and now Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bodyguards can testify about the experience... Read More
American Airlines and British Airways ramping up mobile and in-flight services
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American Airlines and British Airways ramping up mobile and in-flight services
By Kevin May | June 30, 2010
British Airways is basking in the relative calm waters of reconvened talks with trade unions by launching upgraded in-flight web services on its business class-only route from London to New York. Read More
American Airlines tests YouTube as a business to business channel
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American Airlines tests YouTube as a business to business channel
By Dennis Schaal | June 2, 2010
American Airlines has turned to YouTube as a means to market to small businesses. Read More
American Airlines details direct-connect plans, says user-pay model is urban myth
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American Airlines: No declaration about user-pay model
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American Airlines: No declaration about user-pay model
By Dennis Schaal | April 15, 2010
American Airlines, which hasn't spoken publicly about its merchandising and distribution plans, issued a short statement on the subject. Read More
American Airlines debuts online check-in for international travelers
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American Airlines debuts online check-in for international travelers
By Dennis Schaal | April 15, 2010
American Airlines' passengers to non-U.S. destinations now can check in online on the airline's website two to 24 hours before their flights -- but they'll have to wait for electronic boarding passes. Read More
Will American Airlines make travel agents, corporations pay for content?
By Dennis Schaal | April 6, 2010
If you believe the Business Travel Coalition and industry rumblings, American Airlines is serious about proceeding with plans to make users -- presumably travel management companies, corporations and... Read More
American Airlines and JetBlue to trade airport slots and interline
By Dennis Schaal | March 31, 2010
American Airlines today announced a commercial agreement with JetBlue, which will include interlining in markets where the two airlines don't compete. Read More
Oman Air, American Airlines, United Airlines boosting electronic check-in
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Oman Air, American Airlines, United Airlines boosting electronic check-in
By Kevin May | March 15, 2010
A run of improvements by three major airlines are in place this week in individual bids to modernise and enhance the check-in process for passengers. Read More
American Airlines has exit clause in HP reservations system contract
By PhocusWire | March 10, 2010
With American Airlines and HP having just signed a contract for HP to build a new reservations system, called Jetstream, for the airline, it now turns out that American has an exit clause in the event... Read More
Breaking news: American Airlines-HP sign Jetstream contract
By Dennis Schaal | March 4, 2010
Some seven months after American Airlines and HP signed a letter of intent for HP to build a new passenger services system for American, an airline spokesman revealed the two parties have reached a... Read More
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