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American Airlines News

The latest news and analysis of American Airlines, including breaking news, executive interviews, earnings coverage, and analysis of its competitors.

News Blog

Former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker Steps Down as Chairman

Former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker will step down as chairman and leave the carrier's board of directors in April. The move ends his decade-long tenure in at the airline that began in 2013 after he successfully orchestrated American's merger with US Airways. Current board member Greg Smith will replace Parker as the independent chairman…

Edward Russell | 4 weeks ago

Airlines

JetBlue Forced to Reconsider American Airlines Alliance

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at the JetBlue-Spirit merger, inbound international visitation to the U.S., and an untraditional hotel in Verona, Italy.

Rashaad Jorden | 1 month ago

Airline Weekly

JetBlue May Need to Give Up American Airlines Alliance to Win Spirit Merger Approval

JetBlue still has one big card to play if it really wants the green light to merge with Spirit: its alliance with American.

1 month ago

Airline Weekly

Chile’s JetSmart Enters Fray as Potential Spoiler to Viva Air-Avianca Merger

Avianca and JetSmart appear set to duke it out for Colombian discounter Viva Air.

1 month ago

News Blog

American and JetBlue-Backed Startup Cleared to Fly Hydrogen-Powered Plane

Hydrogen-powered flight is one step closer to reality. Universal Hydrogen, which is developing a hydrogen fuel-cell powered commercial aircraft engine, has a green light from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to begin test flights. While a little later than hoped — Universal Hydrogen had aimed for the first flight of its powertrain late last year…

Edward Russell | 1 month ago

Tourism

Rural U.S. Travel Slows to a Mosey

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at declining rural tourism, expectations for American Air, and travel carbon footprints.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Airlines

New U.S. Passenger Protection Proposal Includes Refunds and Right to Sue

Airlines have defeated consumer protection law proposals in the past, but U.S. lawmakers are adamant the sector has lost credibility and needs to be more accountable for their detrimental actions of late.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 months ago

Airline Weekly

American Airlines Is Profitable and Reliable But CEO Robert Isom Is Expected to Deliver More

For CEO Robert Isom to be viewed as one of the top airline industry CEOs, he will have to do more than just produce a steadily profitable and reliable airline. Here's why.

2 months ago

Airline Weekly

The Thick of Fourth Quarter Airline Earnings

It's a busy earnings week with American, Southwest, Alaska, and JetBlue all reporting.

2 months ago

Airlines

American Airlines Sees First Full Year of Profitability Since 2019

The expenses at American Airlines were billions higher in 2022, but so was revenue, making the year an overall success looking at dollars alone.

Justin Dawes | 2 months ago