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Airlines

Delta Confirms JFK to Israel Route Will Return – But With A Delay

Delta's decision will soon leave American Airlines as the only U.S. carrier not to have returned to the Israeli market.

Delta Confirms JFK to Israel Route Will Return – But With A Delay

Airline Weekly

Dis-AAdvanatged

American Airlines has got problems. There’s no disputing that. It shows in its lagging margins. But does it have solutions?

Dis-AAdvanatged

Airline Weekly

American Airlines Fights Back

In this week's Airline Weekly Lounge podcast, Gordon Smith and Jay Shabat discuss a new strategy from American Airlines to win back domestic market share and boost loyalty.

American Airlines Fights Back

Airlines

United Halts Pilot Hiring Due to Boeing Delivery Delays

One of Boeing’s biggest customers said it has paused pilot hiring in the spring due to Max 10 delivery delays.

United Halts Pilot Hiring Due to Boeing Delivery Delays

Airlines

American Airlines Goes All In on Its Loyalty Program and Small Cities

American unveiled an interesting strategy during its investor day Monday afternoon — bolster its loyalty program and presence in small U.S. cities.

American Airlines Goes All In on Its Loyalty Program and Small Cities

Short-Term Rentals

Airbnb Approaches a New Milestone

Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's latest listings numbers, JetBlue and Spirit's latest agreement, and American Airlines' latest order.

Airbnb Approaches a New Milestone

Airlines

American Airlines Orders 260 New Planes: Here’s What They’re Getting

The addition of the Boeing 737 Max 10 in American's order is a vote of confidence in the U.S. manufacturer's yet-to-be certified plane.

American Airlines Orders 260 New Planes: Here’s What They’re Getting

Airlines

American Airlines Expands Domestic First Class, Betting on Premium Travel’s Durability

American’s Airbus A319 and A320 fleet will soon have more first class seating, larger overhead bins and outlets at every seat.

American Airlines Expands Domestic First Class, Betting on Premium Travel’s Durability

Travel Technology

American Airlines Taps Amadeus as Accounting System Partner

It appears that the investments Amadeus has been making in ancillary businesses are starting to pay off.

American Airlines Taps Amadeus as Accounting System Partner

Airlines

Why Airlines Are Charging More to Check a Bag

Airlines are raising baggage fees to offset rising costs and cooling airfare inflation. But these price hikes may also be part of a strategy to incentivize more passengers to sign up for their frequent flyer programs and co-branded credit cards.

Why Airlines Are Charging More to Check a Bag