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American Airlines flight attendant found dead on Florida beach

Jun 8

Passengers deplaned on taxiway after plane experiences tire issue: FAA

May 13

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FAA investigates incident that forced a Delta flight to abort landing

A Delta Airlines flight has to abort landing, to avoid an American Airlines plane departing from an intersecting runway, according to the FAA.

Jun 21

American Airlines updates portable charger policy

Apr 28

Tie-up with American Airlines would be good for travelers: United CEO

Apr 27

FAA reducing scheduled flights at O'Hare airport this summer

Apr 17

Chicago-based United's CEO floats idea of merger with American: report

Apr 14

Chicago-bound flight diverted to Detroit, FBI responds: Officials

Mar 30

Bullet holes found on American Airlines plane

Feb 25

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Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals celebrates 50 years

Jan 13

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Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals celebrates 50 years

Jan 13

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Flame burst on plane wing at O'Hare delays American Airlines flight

Jun 12, 2025

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American Airlines plane fire forces passengers to escape onto wing in Denver

Mar 14, 2025

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New American tech to make sound when early boarders detected at O'Hare

Feb 28, 2025

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American relaxes pet policy to allow companion and roller bag

Apr 2, 2024

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Unruly man duct-taped on flight to Chicago, passengers say

Feb 21, 2024

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American Airlines is raising checked-luggage prices

Feb 20, 2024

Latest Stories

Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals celebrates 50 years, partners with American Airlines

A program created to support Black pilots is celebrating 50 years.

Jan 13

Ground stop lifted for American Airlines flight departures to O'Hare: FAA

A ground stop for American Airlines flights to O'Hare airport Tuesday night has been lifted, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

Dec 31, 2025

False alarm on American Airlines after pilots thought someone was trying to break into the cockpit

American Airlines says pilots aboard one of its flights mistakenly thought someone was trying to breach the cockpit on Monday.

Oct 21, 2025

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Surprise John Summit concert happening in Chicago Wednesday

American Airlines announced a surprise concert featuring John Summit at Gallagher Way on Wednesday.

Oct 8, 2025

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American Airlines removing gate bag-sizers | What this means for consumers

Gate agents will now be asked to use their judgment about whether a bag is too big and needs to be checked -- and if they're not sure, to err on the side of the customer.

Oct 8, 2025