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Agency responsible for American rebranding receives top design award
TransportLast week at the 54th annual CLIO Awards creative marketing agency FutureBrand North America was received a trophy in the corporate identity design category for its recent work with iconic American Airlines brand. According to the agency, the honour marks the first time an airline brand has been awarded a CLIO in Corporate Identity Design. Launched [...]
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Will American Airlines new boarding process lead to free-for-all at the gate?
TransportGive American Airlines credit for trying a new method to board passengers more quickly. Airlines constantly tinker with the boarding process, and this time American says it has found a way to cut an average of two minutes from the 40 minutes to 45 minutes that it takes to board a narrowbody aircraft. American narrow [...]
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New American Airlines won’t repeat Pan Am and TWA mistakes, official says
TransportPan Am and TWA, two iconic airlines that were grounded for good in 1991 and 2001, respectively, got “out-competed” domestically by rivals such as United, American, Delta, Continental and Northwest, and that contributed to the duo’s demise. To be sure, the reasons Pan Am and TWA went bust are complex, but US Airways president Scott [...]
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American Airlines will allow early boarding for light packers
TransportIf you’re traveling light, you’ll be able to board earlier on American Airlines. The airline said Thursday that people carrying just a personal item that fits under the seat – no rolling suitcases – will be allowed to board before most other passengers. American said that the change will speed up the boarding process and [...]
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Dallas-Fort Worth airport raising millions to build American Airlines a bigger hub
TransportDallas-Fort Worth International Airport is selling $366.5 million of debt this week as its primary carrier, American Airlines, prepares to merge with US Airways Group Inc. to create the world’s largest airline. The offering of bonds with maturities from 2026 through 2050 would help pay for capital projects such as the $2.05 billion initiative to [...]
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Judge officially approves US Airways-American Airlines merger
TransportU.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane officially approved American Airlines’ merger agreement with US Airways on Friday, signing a court order that affirmed his decision at a March 27 hearing. And in keeping with his decision, the written order did not approve a $20 million severance package proposed for American Chief Executive Tom Horton _ a [...]
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American Airlines settles FAA safety claims for $24.9 million
TransportAmerican Airlines has agreed to pay $24.9 million to settle $162 million in potential fines that were proposed by U.S. safety regulators. American called the payment “a reasonable resolution” to the Federal Aviation Administration’s claims that it had violated safety regulations involving electrical wiring on planes and other issues. The airline’s parent company, AMR Corp., [...]
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Want to test new American’s first-class lounge? Better have a good Klout score
TransportHave a lot of Twitter followers? American Airlines thinks you’re worthy of its posh ‘Admirals Club’ — free of charge. Klout, a social-influence measurement tool, introduced a “perk” today that’s bound to intrigue frequent flyers, or else make them squeamish. The company, which offers deals to those with high “Klout scores,” is offering those with [...]
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The new American Airlines to announce executive team in coming weeks
TransportAmerican Airlines and US Airways expect to announce the senior executives of their combined company within a few weeks. CEOs of the airlines said Monday that an announcement could be coming in late May or early June. The companies announced in February that they planned to merge and create the world’s biggest airline. They expect [...]
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American Airlines to launch hourly service between New York and Los Angeles
TransportAmerican Airlines plans to launch hourly shuttle service between New York and Los Angeles early next year, as it battles United and Delta on the most popular route in the U.S. The airline, based in Fort Worth, Texas, will use smaller, single-aisle A321s to replace the larger Boeing 767s currently flying the route. The number [...]
