All American Airlines articles – Page 16
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OpinionOPINION: Alliance power-play as Al Baker vents his frustrations
Irritations with partner airlines have prompted Qatar Airways group chief executive Akbar Al Baker to question the value of being in a global alliance. Frustrated by what he sees as obstructive behaviour by Oneworld partners American Airlines and Qantas, he is threatening to withdraw the carrier unless things change.
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UK authority to re-examine Oneworld transatlantic pact
British Airways and Iberia parent IAG is preparing a response to the UK competition regulator after it opened a probe into the transatlantic joint business agreement in which four carriers participate.
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Frustrated Al Baker threatens Qatar Oneworld withdrawal
Qatar Airways will pull out of the Oneworld alliance if certain partner airlines continue with unfounded accusations and blocking tactics, warns group chief executive Akbar Al Baker.
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American unveils 19 new routes for 2019
American Airlines has added 19 routes to be offered in 2019, with the majority building on its already-mega Dallas/Fort Worth International airport hub.
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American to install Thales seat-back IFE on new 787-8s
Inflight entertainment (IFE) provider Thales has won a contract to equip 22 of American Airlines' incoming Boeing 787-8s with the Avant seat-back IFE system.
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American plans growth at Washington National
American Airlines plans to grow with larger aircraft at Ronald Reagan Washington National airport once a new concourse opens in three years.
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Fort Myers-bound A320 lines up with wrong airport
Air traffic control communications have revealed that an American Airlines Airbus A320 erroneously lined up for an approach to Page Field airport in Florida, rather than the nearby Fort Myers.
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American and Qantas threaten cuts without joint venture
American Airlines and Qantas Airways are threatening further schedule reductions between Australia and the USA if the latter does not grant them antitrust immunity for a joint venture.
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US airlines face pilot crunch in the next decade: analyst
More pilots will retire from the big three US carriers than are moving through the regional airline pipeline at the moment, a new report from Cowen finds.
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ANALYSIS: Airlines rationalise US-China capacity
Capacity between China and the USA is beginning to rationalise after years of accelerated growth.
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American cuts Asia capacity while growing to Europe
American Airlines will end nearly all of its service to Asia from Chicago O'Hare by December, shrinking capacity in a market that its grown rapidly in recent years.
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American continues Boston and New York JFK pullback
American Airlines will continue to shrink its network at Boston and New York John F Kennedy airports this winter, as it trims underperforming flying.
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American cuts Dulles-Miami as it ends underperforming flying
American Airlines will end service between its Miami hub and Washington Dulles in December, as it looks to end underperforming routes across its network.
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ANALYSIS: Has American slipped to number three?
American Airlines financially lagged its peers in the second quarter, prompting some changes in strategy and concerns from Wall Street on whether it has fallen behind its peers.
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American rolls back no-frills fare after competitive hit
American Airlines will drop unpopular carry-on bag restrictions from its cheap no-frills fares in September, calling the rules "uncompetitive" in the market.
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American cites environment for A321neo deferrals
American Airlines is delaying the delivery of 22 Airbus A321neo aircraft to at least 2024, citing high fuel prices and a weak revenue environment for the move.
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US airlines bow to Chinese pressure on Taiwan
US airlines are bowing to Chinese pressure to remove references to Taiwan from their website, with all of the major carriers appearing to have removed the country from booking channels.
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American ups 787 density with premium economy
American Airlines will add eight seats to each of its Boeing 787-8s as it reconfigures the aircraft with its new premium economy cabin.
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US awards 12 small airports grants for new flights
The US Department of Transportation has awarded nearly $10 million in grants to 12 small- and medium-sized airports to attract new air service.
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American set to begin LAX terminal redevelopment
The operator of Los Angeles International airport has approved a new lease with American Airlines that allows the carrier to move forward with the first of $1.6 billion in planned works.
