JetSMART and American Airlines have taken another step in their strategic alliance by expanding their codeshare flight network to include routes between the United States and Argentina. This integration is initially focused on the province of Mendoza, a region globally renowned for its wine production and as the capital of Malbec. Thanks to this agreement,… Read More »
A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 that had begun its transatlantic crossing was forced to turn back to its origin airport due to a faulty system indicator, as an airline’s spokesperson confirmed the development and turn back to Simple Flying. Abandoning its transatlantic crossing According to the German carrier’s spokesperson, a Boeing 747-8, registered as D-ABYD, was… Read More »
A United Airlines Boeing 787-10 was forced to divert to Edinburgh, Scotland, as it was about to begin crossing the Atlantic Ocean on its way to Chicago, the United States. While the reason for the diversion remains unknown, the airline has already scheduled a departing flight from the capital of Scotland. Diversion to EDI At… Read More »
In-flight sex assault is “on the rise,” according to the FBI American Airlines owes its passengers a “duty of care” to keep them safe from harm while onboard, the victim’s lawsuit contends A New Jersey woman says she was sexually assaulted aboard an American Airlines flight by a stranger sitting in the next seat, and… Read More »
In a significant development for the Nigerian aviation industry, United Airlines has announced an upgrade in the frequency of its flights from Lagos to the United States. This move comes at a time when the aviation sector in Nigeria is witnessing increased competition, with domestic carriers like Air Peace and others gearing up to compete… Read More »
Fort Worth, Texas-based American Airlines will temporarily upgrade its equipment on flights between Miami and Cancun, Mexico. Select flights on the popular leisure route will be operated by the Boeing 777-200ER for a limited time at the end of the year. The carrier typically deploys multiple narrowbody aircraft types on the route with multiple daily… Read More »
United Airlines has announced it will increase its service between Washington Dulles and Nigeria’s Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Nigeria is Africa’s most populous nation). United is set to increase its flights from three times per week to the Nigerian city of Lagos to daily flights. These flights are set to begin from December 4, 2024,… Read More »
Deal includes NDC content Sabre has closed a multi-year renewal of its distribution agreement with Delta Air Lines. The long-term agreement enables Sabre-connected Travel agents connected to Sabre will now have access to both traditional EDIFACT and NDC Delta content. Earlier this year, Delta announced details of its selling and servicing transformation, which included NDC.… Read More »
Jen Crichton has joined American Airlines as managing director of communications, overseeing the airline’s commercial portfolio. Crichton started in the role this month and reports to VP of communications and marketing Caroline Clayton. Crichton told PRWeek she will oversee communications for the airline’s commercial portfolio, including the carrier’s network and alliances, revenue management, onboard products… Read More »
As the world continues to navigate the challenges posed by the pandemic, the travel industry has been steadily rebounding. Among the airlines leading this resurgence is American Airlines, which has laid out an ambitious plan to expand its presence in the Caribbean for the upcoming winter season. With a strategic focus on increasing routes and… Read More »
Hawaii is a top holiday destination for American travelers. Routes between the mainland US and Hawaii are highly competitive, with various airlines competing for market share. Travelers can choose from budget-friendly options like Southwest Airlines’ economy seats to luxury first-class cabins on American Airlines . In August 2024, American Airlines had 789 scheduled flights between… Read More »
American Airlines faced a significant operational crisis when a widespread technology outage crippled its systems, leading to extensive delays and cancellations across its network. The outage, which began in the early hours of the morning, affected multiple critical systems that are integral to the airline’s daily operations. Among the systems disrupted were the flight planning… Read More »