June 28, 2024
South Pacific airline to align with American Airlines’ travel rewards scheme
Fiji Airways will join American Airlines AAdvantage® travel rewards program in the coming year, offering members a host of benefits as well as earning and redemption capabilities when travelling on either airline.
Read More…February 2, 2024
27 October launch for new joint venture route with Qantas
American Airlines has announced it will commence new non-stop flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Brisbane from October – the first-ever scheduled service between the destinations.
Read More…January 23, 2024
Seoul Incheon International Airport chosen as location for first-of-its-kind lounge
The oneworld® alliance has unveiled its first ever fully branded dedicated airport lounge as the group prepares to celebrate its landmark 25th anniversary later this year.
Read More…July 21, 2023
LATTE trials AA’s lie-flat Business class cabin
Last month, I had the envious opportunity of trialling American Airlines’ business class product on the non-stop Sydney-Los Angeles route. This was my first time flying American across the Pacific, currently operated by its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The oneworld aviation alliance member has been flying to Sydney for about eight years in partnership with Qantas, excluding a six-month pause last year due to aircraft availability issues, and a still recovering COVID market.
Read More…September 21, 2022
Long-haul Airbus A321XLR, Boeing 787-9s to feature privacy door for pax up the front
American Airlines has unveiled new Flagship Suite premium seating for its future long-haul Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet, rolling out in early 2024.
Read More…August 5, 2022
Four high-volume US lounges set for DMAC-led redesign
American Airlines has unveiled plans to overhaul its high-end Admirals Club lounges, beginning with Ronald Regan Washington National Airport (DCA) during autumn.
Read More…January 27, 2022
American Airlines and British Airways’ new World-Class Customer Experience to launch 1 December
American Airlines and British Airways have unveiled further details for their plans to co-locate operations at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport’s (JFK) Terminal 8 beginning 1 December 2022.
Read More…August 25, 2021
JFK and MIA facilities to reopen first from September 2021
American Airlines is preparing to welcome customers to its premium dining experience on the ground with the relaunch of its flagship lounges in the United States starting next month.
Read More…September 14, 2020
Global airline alliance members make 2050 vow
The oneworld airline alliance’s 13 members have committed to achieve net zero emissions in 30 years.
Read More…July 2, 2020
Sydney, Auckland routes among 25% cull to long-haul international capacity
American Airlines has announced adjustments to its long-haul international schedule for winter 2020 through summer 2021 which includes an extended delay for the restart of its Sydney and Auckland routes.
Read More…May 20, 2020
First phase of renewed agreement now launched
The first stage of the strategic partnership between Qatar Airways and American Airlines has commenced this month with the Gulf carrier placing its code on American Airlines’ domestic flights, strengthening connectivity and creating hundreds of new travel options for passengers.
Read More…March 16, 2020
Coronavirus temporarily impacts operation of Qantas’ US counterpart
American Airlines has temporarily suspended its Los Angeles-Sydney service due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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