American Airlines and Expedia Quietly Settle Trademark Lawsuit
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It isn't clear precisely by what terms American Airlines and Expedia settled their trademark infringement lawsuit. What is known is that Expedia's Add-On Advantage program, the subject of the dispute, remains operational.
American Airlines and Expedia agreed to settle a trademark and breach of contract lawsuit over the online travel agency's Add-On Advantage discount hotel program.
The airline filed the federal lawsuit in Texas in October, alleging that the Expedia Add-On Advantage logo infringed on American's long-held AAdvantage loyalty program logos and marks, and that Expedia had breached agreements with the airline in the process. Expedia denied American's claims of infringement and contract violations when it answered the airline's lawsuit in November.
A federal court in Fort Worth, Texas ordered that the case be dismissed December 17 after the two parties jointly filed a motion requesting that the court do so.
The details of the settlement, confirmed by the court's dismissal, have not been publicized. The basic mechanics and functionality of the Expedia Add-On Advantage program appear to remain in place.
American Airlines Group spokesman Matt Miller sa
