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- United CEO Scott Kirby Explored American Airlines Merger Months Before Pitching Trump Administration
Published: Apr 16, 2026
Section: US & Canada
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly began weighing a monumental merger with American Airlines in late 2025, several months before officially floating the proposal to the Tru...
- FAA Recommends Hundreds Of Thousands In Penalties For American And Southwest Over Testing Lapses
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Companies & Industry
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has proposed civil fines against American Airlines and Southwest Airlines for allegedly violating federal drug and alcohol testing protocol...
- American Airlines Signals Return to Venezuela with Planned Miami-Caracas Route
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Mergers & Acquisitions
American Airlines has officially updated its timeline for the highly anticipated resumption of nonstop service between the United States and Venezuela. Pending final government app...
- American Airlines Escalates Revenue Strategy With Targeted Fee Hikes For Basic Economy Travelers
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Section: Companies & Industry
American Airlines has followed industry competitors in raising checked luggage fees to offset surging jet fuel costs linked to Middle Eastern geopolitical instability. The carrier...
- American Airlines Targets Austin-Bergstrom for Massive Centennial Lounge Expansion
Published: Apr 7, 2026
Section: Latest
American Airlines has selected Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to host a new 12,000-square-foot Admirals Club, doubling its current footprint in the Texas capital. The...
- American Airlines Baggage Handler Arrested Following Fraudulent 'Bomb' Text at Miami International Airport
Published: Feb 28, 2026
Section: Crime
A baggage handler employed by American Airlines was arrested at Miami International Airport after sending a text message that claimed a bomb was on board an aircraft. Despite the e...