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Tuesday, February 9th

 

American Airlines

FAA faults American Eagle $2.5 million for misinformation

The Federal Aviation Administration is charging American Eagle $2.5 million for not ensuring that weight records were accurate on each plane on dozens of flights in the past two years.When the crew of an airplane has incorrect information about the amount of weight in the cargo area, it affects how the pilot will gauge its take-off and landing procedures. A certain weight calls for the...

JAL plans to choose an alliance as soon as possible

In a lengthy decision between joining Delta Air Lines and SkyTeam, and staying with American in the Oneworld Alliance, Japan Airlines president Masaru Onishi has said that a decision will come soon, and it will not be influenced by any other previous conversations.The airline will reportedly decide on its alliance as soon as possible, but it will not provide a time frame for when the choice...

British Airways, Iberia and American work on antitrust dispute with the EU

British Airways, American Airlines, and Iberia are negotiating with the European Union to settle an anti-trust dispute. The three airlines want to establish more of a joint venture – sharing revenue, schedules, and marketing -- but the European Union is hesitant to get on board, since the scheme may eliminate competition on some trans-Atlantic routes.British Airways and American have tried...

Fare hikes simmer and lower prices prevail in 2010

In light of 2009’s tug of war with fare sales and hikes, we are now seeing airlines back off from raising prices, according to Reuters.American Airlines kicked off the first price increase of the year last week, and added $6-16 onto round-trip flights. The move was closely followed by Delta and Continental, according to farecompare.com.But while dealing with the slightly depleted travel...

American Airlines to lay off 175 pilots, possibly more

American Airlines will lay off 175 pilots and could furlough more, the airliner confirmed.In a prepared statement, American said, "The impact of the economy and reduction in capacity over the last 18 months, coupled with lower than expected pilot attrition, has resulted in a pilot surplus. This was a painful but necessary decision, as this staffing adjustment will better align the size of our...

Cheapflights chats with American Airlines on efforts to aide Haiti

In light of recent events surrounding Haiti’s tragic earthquake and developing recovery, airlines and other travel industry figures are donating their time and effort to benefit relief projects. While the world unites to aid Haiti in its struggle, American Airlines is among those who are rushing to help.“We have served Haiti for a long time, and have a great team and close ties to the...

Travel companies contribute to Haiti’s recovery

In the aftermath of Haiti’s strongest earthquake in 200 years, industries, companies, and individuals have banded together to combine efforts in helping victims. With a current death toll between 100,000 – 200,000, the disaster has been compared to both the 2004 Indian Ocean...

American Airlines raises checked bags fee

American Airlines is the latest airline to raise its checked bag fees, putting it in the same class as other carriers that introduced increased fees earlier this month. The new checked bags fees for American Airlines passengers will go into effect on airline tickets purchased after Feb. 1.The first checked bag will now be $25 (up from $20) on flights in the U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S....

American Airlines expands cashless cabins to all flights

American Airlines is the latest airline to turn all its flights into cashless cabins. Starting Feb. 1, American Airlines will only accept credit and debit cards for purchases made in flight.American introduced cashless cabins on its domestic flights in June 2009, but is doing away with coins and paper going forward."The implementation of cashless cabins on select flights last summer has...

American Airlines: No carry-ons from Canada; one bag only on Europe flights

Airports around the country and the world have increased security initiatives following the Christmas Day attempted bombing of a Detriot-bound plane. Now, American Airlines has issued its new international security measures for all passengers on international flights to the U.S. New carry-on baggage policyFlights from Europe: Effective immediately, and until further notice, customers...

Weekend away: American Airlines, Ritz-Carlton offer Grand Cayman package

Why spend the winter in the snow? Work on your tan before summer with a weekend getaway to Grand Cayman. American Airlines and Ritz-Carlton hotels have teamed up to offer travelers an option for a much warmer weekend.Escape this weekend, Jan. 8-12, with American Airlines  from Miami to Grand Cayman for $281 round-trip.  Bunk up at the island's only five star resort, The Ritz-Carlton,...

Flights and Four Nights in Vancouver, from $532

This winter, Vancouver is heating up, and now there’s a deal for you to see the city before all the action takes place. If you don’t have tickets to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games but still want to enjoy all the excitement in Vancouver, this is perfect.

When you book with American Airlines Vacations, you’ll get round-trip flights to Vancouver and four nights at the Metropolitan...

Global Traveler Magazine: American Airlines Best Domestic First Class Airline

The readers of Global Traveler magazine awarded American Airlines "Best Domestic First Class Airline" for the fourth year in a row.

The magazine's annual awards program surveys business and leisure travelers to create the list that serves as the best in business and luxury travel each year.

"By winning this award for the fourth straight year, our...

American Airlines Offers Cheap Holiday Flights Across the Country

Whether you’re in need of a flight for the holidays, or just want a weekend away from all the fuss, the only reason you’ll really need to jet-set, is the fact that these prices are so low.  American Airlines is offering cheap flights across the United States for as low as $58 each way.Travel is valid between Dec. 2, 2009 and March 9, 2010, and the lowest fares are available Mon-Thurs,...

Delta Makes Offer for JAL to Abandon its Partnership with American Airlines

While American undergoes internal challenges, they’re also competing externally to keep Japan Airlines (JAL) as a partner. Delta, now the largest carrier in the world, is trying to lure JAL to leave American and its Oneworld Alliance, and join it and Skyteam to recover from its recent fiscal struggles.Since the 1990’s, American has partnered with JAL, and collaborates on routes and rewards...

American Airlines’ Flight Attendants Stage Strike

In an effort to display their unhappiness concerning stalled contract negotiations, flight attendants for American Airlines staged a fake strike yesterday at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Picketing workers stood at entrances and handed leaflets to passengers detailing their point of view. They chanted slogans, mocked the CEO, and flight attendants in the air wore red badges that...

American Airlines: Kids Fly Free to Vail

Skiing can be an expensive hobby, especially when you include the entire family, so who wouldn’t love a free flight to one of the best ski destinations in the U.S.?

Book a flight to Vail this winter on American Airlines and kids fly free.

Here’s how it works: For every paid adult flight ticket, one child can fly free as long as seats are available. Flights are valid to Vail...

Delta and American Vie for Partnership with Japan Airlines

Delta-Northwest and American Airlines are competing for partnership with Japan Airlines. The Asian carrier has had a very public financial struggle this year, and has asked the government for more funding in order to keep afloat.

Currently, a partnership exists between Japan Airlines and American Airlines. The two companies share frequent flier benefits and international routes. In...

American Airlines Flights to Central America, from $119

Yesterday, we told you about flights to Ecuador from LAN Airlines. Today, we’ve found more Central America flights. American Airlines has put flights to Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama on sale. The fares are good for flights which operate daily, but take note of the black-out dates around the holidays. Book by Dec.12 for travel through Feb. 8, 2010.Why travel to Central America? Many...

American Airlines Flight Attendants Hold Mock Strikes

American Airlines flight attendants will stage mock strikes throughout the American Airlines network this month, thanks to unresolved labor disputes.

The Association of Professional Flight Attendants Union, which represents the 18,000 American Airlines flight attendants, said that on Nov. 18, protests will be held at airports around the country emphasizing how flights will be disrupted if a...

American Airlines Cheap Flights for the Holidays

There’s no sense in fighting it. The holidays are just around the corner and before life gets too hectic, consider booking your holiday fares now.

American Airlines has broken out their lowest fares into a holiday calendar for November, December and January. Dates are color-coded for “low,” “lower” and “lowest” fares.

Cheapflights Tip: Flying on the actual holiday...

American Airlines and Lexus Offer Free In-flight Wireless

Next week, you can rest easy about staying connected while you fly, especially if you’re flying with American Airlines. The carrier recently announced a new promotion, in which Lexus will provide free wireless internet for passengers.From Nov. 1-7, on American Airlines Wi-Fi-equipped air-crafts, you can stay in touch, informed, and up to date with all of your personal online resources for...

American Airlines to Close Kansas City Base

American Airlines announced today that it would close its maintenance base at Kansas City International Airport in Missouri in September 2010. The decision was made because of a decrease in flights.The airline’s fleet, which used to amount to 900, is now down to 600. American Airlines currently also has maintenance bases in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Fort Worth, Texas. The maintenance hangar at...

American Airlines Joins the $25 Fare War

There’s a fare war going on here, and travelers don’t seem to mind one bit. First, Southwest showed off its $25 flights, then AirTran did the same thing. Now, American Airlines is teaming up with Expedia for a three-day fare sale in a similar fashion. This is one war we support.Until tomorrow night, Thursday, Oct. 29, you can find cheap flights all over the country starting at just $25 when...

American Airlines Undergoes Deeper FAA Investigation

Last week, we told you about the many violations that some US carriers were facing from the FAA. This week, it seems as though American Airlines has a few more pieces to pick up. The FAA has reportedly begun a more in-depth investigation of structural problems in a fraction of American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series jets. The aging fleet is undergoing a detailed maintenance, per the...

American Airlines’ Sale on Flights to Europe

Europe has something for every traveler – history, great cuisine and shopping. Fortunately, American Airlines current Europe flight sale also has a fare for every budget.

The sale includes flights to and from the UK as well, with travel valid Monday through Thursday. Flights to Europe must occur Sunday through Thursday. Departures from Europe are valid Monday through Thursday. Tickets...

American Airlines’ Efforts to Merge with EU Carriers Angers Union

Currently, American Airlines is under an antitrust agreement with its employees so that it won’t join other airlines to form monopolies. Now though, it’s trying to get out of that agreement so it can join two European airlines in a business venture. Its unions aren’t happy. Last year, the unions showed strong disapproval for the move, but as of last week, they have plainly objected to it....

American Airlines’ Cheap Flights to the Bahamas

  The Bahamas is just a hop, skip and a flight away from Miami. It’s also only a few hundred bucks with American Airlines latest discount on fares to the islands.

 Depart from Miami to either North Eleuthera, George  Town, Governors Harbour, Marsh Harbour or Treasure Cay and pay $120 each way, plus taxes. To get the lower fare, you must book by Dec. 15 for travel...

American Airlines to Launch Social Networking Site

It's not uncommon to see airlines joining the social media space. Twitter and Facebook have generated a lot of buzz, and travel companies especially are taking advantage of the client-connect approach that social media sites offer.

Adding an element to the social media space is American Airlines, who released plans to launch a social networking site, BlackAtlas.com, aimed at...

The Food Network’s New Star: American Airlines

The Food Network's "The Next Iron Chef" will welcome American Airlines as it's featured travel partner for the new season of the popular TV show.

American Airlines and the Food Network have also crafted an advertising program, which began with the season premier of The Next Iron Chef on Oct. 4. The Next Iron Chef challenges top chefs from around the country in a series...

American Airlines’ Last Minute Fares from $86

We made it through the end-of-summer blues and the hectic back-to-school season. September is just about over, so why not celebrate with a spontaneous long weekend? American Airlines has published its last-minute fares for travel this weekend. Both domestic and international flights are available.

How to book: Domestic flights must be booked by Friday, Oct. 2 for departures 7 p.m. or...

American Airlines Welcomes Dallas Cowboys to New Cowboys Stadium

The Dallas Cowboys suffered an upset from the New York Giants in the the season home-opener last night, but their move into a new stadium wasn't a total loss. American Airlines, the official airline of the Dallas Cowboys, welcomed the Cowboys and football fans to the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with a new promotion that gets fans up...

Discount Airfare: American Airlines Canada Sale from $130 OW

Canada seems to be the new hot destination. Just last week, we told you about the latest sale fares from Air Canada and of course, our neighbor to the north will soon be hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics.

We’re happy to show Canada some more love with yet another fare sale. This time, American Airlines is offering flights to Toronto, Montreal, Halifax and Ottawa. The flights are from...

American Airlines Employees Raise $1 Million for American Cancer Society

We love a feel-good travel story, especially when it involves the airlines. In this story, we salute American Airlines, who walked, ran and, well, flew to raise more than $1 million for the American Cancer Society.

For the past five years, American Airlines employees have joined the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life to raise money and awareness  to help the fight...

American Airlines Vacations: Bring a Friend to Barbados

Lately, hotels have been the ones offering anything free – free nights, free breakfast, you name it. But now, American Airlines Vacations is offering something free of charge: A companion flight to Barbados.

The deal: Book a 4-night or longer air/hotel package for two with American Airlines Vacations and get one of the flights free. Travel is good through Dec. 15 when you book by...

American Airlines Heads to the Beach for $64 OW

From the Dutch influences in Aruba to the luxury resorts in the Bahamas, there’s a beach destination for any traveler. American Airlines has you covered with their most recent flight sale to Aruba, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Jamaica and the Bahamas.

Tickets must be booked by Sept. 15 with travel Monday through Thursday until Nov. 17. Note: A two-day minimum stay is required.

We...

Cheap Flights: American Airlines’ Flights to Brazil

 If you want to guarantee your next vacation will be simply beautiful, book a flight to Brazil. With gorgeous beaches and even more gorgeous people, Brazil is the perfect place to get away.

Book a flight by Sept. 30 with American Airlines and get discounted fares starting from $397 each way. Flights depart from various cities, including Boston, Chicago and Dallas.

Travel is...

Discount Flights: American Airlines Fall and Winter Flights

American Airlines is offering discounted fares to dozens of cities in the U.S. when you book by Sept. 3.Travel is good for fall and winter  – Sept. 9 through Jan. 7.

Like most of the fare sales we’ve seen lately, this one also has black-out dates around the holiday season. However, we didn’t find any other restrictions. To get the lowest fares, travel Monday through Thursday...

American Eagle Launches New Service From Dallas to Kansas

American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, will start new service today between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) in Manhattan, Kansas.

The airline will offer two daily round-trip flights in a 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 jet.

Flights will leave Dallas at 1:45 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. daily and arrive Kansas at 3:15 p.m. and...

American Airlines Belize Sale: Flights from $217 OW

For an eco-friendly traveler, Belize may be the closest thing to heaven. Almost 50 percent of the country is made up of nature reserves and parks. Plus, miles of coastline make it the perfect place to explore underwater reefs and sea life.

Luckily, flights to Belize are on sale through American Airlines through Aug. 28. The fares are good for departures between Sept. 1 and Oct. 24....

American to Charge $50 for Second Checked Bag on International Flights

American Airlines announced it will start charging $50 to check a second bag on some international flights beginning Sept. 14, 2009. Passengers will still be allowed one free checked bag.

Some U.S. airlines have already started charging for all checked bags on domestic flights.  Southwest Airlines is currently the only airline that doesn't impose a checked bag fee. However,...

Cheapflights.com Weekly Roundup: Cheap Flights for Last Days of Summer

Labor Day means one thing: rest. So, take the work out of searching for a cheap flight with one of these Labor Day Fare sales.

American Airlines is offering fares starting at $44 each way to cities like Las Vegas, Miami and Chicago. The sale ends today, Aug. 21 and travel is valid between Sept. 1 and Sept. 9. Cheapflights Tip: The lowest fares will be found when you depart Sept. 1...

American Airlines the Official Airline of the New England Patriots

What's one way an airline can generate a fan base? Become the official sponsor of Super Bowl champions.

American Airlines announced yesterday it will become the official airline and sponsor of New England's beloved NFL team, the New England Patriots. The agreement also makes the airline the sponsor of the the New England Revolution and Gillette Stadium.

Terms of the...

American Airlines Expands In-flight Internet Access

How quickly can you connect at 35,000-feet? American Airlines is testing the concept and expanding its in-flight internet service to more aircraft.

The airline's in-flight Wi-Fi service is now available on 100 MD-80 aircraft. The remaining aircraft will be fitted for Gogo wireless installations by the end of 2009, according to a company news release.

"We are excited to...

New York City Partners with American Airlines to Boost Tourism

What's the Big Apple to do when not enough people are taking a bite? Incentives always work, especially when they come with little cost.

In an effort to boost New York City tourism, NYC & Company, the marketing, tourism and partnership organization for the City of New York, has teamed up with American Airlines to offer low cost fares to New York from popular US cities.

If...

Discount Airfare: American Airlines $39 Flights

We’ve spent all summer telling you about amazing fares to Europe, but now the cheap flights are a bit closer to home.  American Airlines is offering flights to Chicago, Tampa and other U.S. cities for travel through Dec. 16. Like most of the other fall sales we’ve seen, dates around Thanksgiving (Nov. 24, 25, 28, 29 and 30) are blacked out.

We searched for a quick Labor Day...

American Airlines Double-Miles for NY Travelers

If you live in greater New York area and you're a member of American Airlines AAdvantage award program listen up: American Airlines is offering you double miles for travel between July 29, 2009-Dec. 31, 2009.

Now through the end of the year, every time you fly with American Airlines — no matter where your trip begins or ends — you'll earn double miles. All you need to do...

Discount Airfare: American Airlines Flights to Caribbean/Latin America

American Airlines is offering discounted flights to Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America. To get these sales, travelers must depart from Miami and Fort Lauderdale.

Why fly South? With so many great hotel deals in Mexico, now is the perfect time to pair it with a cheap flight to Cancun or Mexico City. Or, hit one of the Caribbean islands before they are inundated with travelers during...

American Airlines Introduces New Facebook Fare Finding App

Think Facebook is just another place to find long-lost friends from the third grade? Think again. The social media site is fast becoming a necessary tool for businesses looking to gain a following. Case in point: American Airlines.

The mega-carrier announced the launch of a new 'fare finding' feature on its Travel Bag application in Facebook.

The fare-finder feature allows...

Airline News: American Airlines to Raise Checked Bag Fee

American Airlines announced plans to raise its checked-bag fees on U.S. domestic flights by $5. The new bag fee will go into effect for airline tickets booked after Aug. 13.

American will raise the first checked bag to $20 and the second checked bag to $30. The new bags fees will also be in effect for American Airlines' regional carriers American Eagle and AmericanConnection...