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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 | 3 months ago

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American CEO Says Airline Will Coexist, Not Compete, With Zoom

Drawing parallels with the 1990s internet boom may seem odd, but Doug Parker thinks history will repeat itself, and more relationship building on virtual meeting platforms will only encourage more meetings in person.

Matthew Parsons | 2 years ago

American CEO Says Airline Will Coexist, Not Compete, With Zoom

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American CEO Doug Parker Demands an End to Violent Incidents on Airplanes

One of the most prominent figures in the U.S. aviation industry expressing anger over the rash of violent incidents in the skies should spur Washington to enact more measures to protect flight attendants.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 years ago

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Here’s Where Travel Donated During the 2020 Election Cycle

The various sectors of the U.S. travel industry favor former Vice President Joe Biden and shifted support from Republican to Democratic congressional candidates since 2016.

Cameron Sperance, Skift | 3 years ago

Here’s Where Travel Donated During the 2020 Election Cycle

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American Airlines Will Reduce Management by 30 Percent

With the government payroll aid conditions approaching, downsizing has begun in earnest for this U.S. carrier.

Tracy Rucinski, Reuters | 3 years ago

American Airlines Will Reduce Management by 30 Percent

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American CEO on Gulf Carrier Pact: ‘Someone Is Cheating Already’

Remember when the Trump administration suggested in May it had solved the ongoing dispute between U.S. and Gulf carriers? Hah. American Airlines CEO Doug Parker is already complaining one competitor is ignoring the spirit of the agreement.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago

American CEO on Gulf Carrier Pact: ‘Someone Is Cheating Already’

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American Not Ready to Resume Commercial Ties With Etihad and Qatar Airways

Journalists grilled American Airlines CEO Doug Parker on Sunday about world affairs. It was unusual, considering he usually answers questions about capacity, or the passenger experience. But airlines are global businesses that rely on free trade agreements and deals negotiated by diplomats. Recent protectionist moves by some governments may not bode well for airlines.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago

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American Airlines CEO Says Industry May Never Again Lose Money

For decades, airlines have followed a predictable boom-and-bust cycle. But have U.S. carriers finally figured out how to change that? American's CEO thinks so. It'll take some time learn if he's right, though.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 7 years ago

American Airlines CEO Says Industry May Never Again Lose Money

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American Airlines CEO: It’s Not the Same Old Airline Business Anymore

There were pundits during the dot-com bubble who argued that business cycles were a thing of the past because of structural changes in the economy. Parker contends that airlines will emerge from the next recession in much better shape. Let's hope.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 8 years ago

American Airlines CEO: It’s Not the Same Old Airline Business Anymore

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American Airlines CEO Tom Horton Sends Thank You Note to Employees

Tom Horton may be losing reigns of the world's largest airline, but he's walking away with the knowledge that he helped seal an industry-shaking deal and that a plump severance package awaits.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 9 years ago

American Airlines CEO Tom Horton Sends Thank You Note to Employees