A String of Near-Misses Has Travelers Asking One Scary Question
Recent close calls between passenger jets have raised alarm—but are airline near-misses actually increasing?
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Airline Tried to Remove a 4-Year-Old From a Flight and Now the Family Is Suing
Traveling with kids requires countless hours of planning, but even if you’ve checked all the boxes, airlines can throw you for a loop. This is what happened to a couple when their 4-year-old son was involuntarily bumped from a flight. The family is now suing American Airlines for emotional distress, anxiety, and stress, and for … Continued
The Biggest Airline Merger in Decades Could Send Ticket Prices Soaring
A proposed merger between United and American Airlines could reduce competition, raise fares and reshape the U.S. airline industry if approved.
Passenger With One Hand Ignites Internet Storm Over Exit-Row Policy
A Jetstar passenger claims he was asked to leave his exit row seat due to having one hand, sparking debate over airline safety rules, disability policies, and emergency exit row seating requirements.
American Airlines Plans Venezuela Flights Despite ‘Do Not Travel’ Warnings
Multiple airlines are scrambling to reestablish vital international links to Caracas.
American Airlines Broke a Basic Rule — and Flight Attendants Are Furious
Thousands of American Airlines flight attendants were left without hotel accommodations during Winter Storm Fern, prompting union criticism and reimbursement efforts by the airline.
Family Accused of Wheeling Dead Grandmother Onto Flight
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Customers Do Not Like American Airlines. Here’s How It’s Trying to Win Them Back
The carrier is catching up to United and Delta.
Trump Administration Reverses $16 Million in Airline Fines
DOT has now asked American Airlines to use the $16.7 million as investments to benefit fliers with disabilities.
We Actually Have Some Good News About an Airline
Finally, some good news from aviation: American Airlines will no longer ask passengers to fit their bags into a metal bag sizer moments before boarding. In a move that may be a relief for travelers, American Airlines has removed bag sizers from gates and is advising gate agents to use their judgment to determine if … Continued