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American Airlines

By Christine Boynton, Lori Ranson
Though faced with rising fuel prices, strong demand is helping U.S. airlines navigate the headwind, even allowing some to raise first quarter revenue targets.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
The FAA has moved to address overscheduling at Chicago O’Hare to prevent large-scale operational disruption this summer.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
Spirit Airlines is urging the FAA to place the burden of pending flight cuts in Chicago on American Airlines and United Airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
American Airlines regional subsidiary Envoy Air has been granted temporary authority to operate scheduled passenger flights between the U.S. and Venezuela.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Azul Brazilian Airlines CEO John Rodgerson said a key component of its just-completed Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring was American Airlines and United Airlines each investing $100 million in the carrier.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The Routes Americas 2026 Awards honor excellence in airport and destination marketing, featuring airports, destinations and airlines from across the region.
Airports & Networks

By Sean Broderick
Boeing and CFM remain on track to have an NTSB-recommended modification finalized that will address concerns with the Leap-1B load reduction device safety system.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines each plan to add new transatlantic routes over the coming weeks.
Airports & Networks

By Christine Boynton
In the U.S. northeast, high winds and large volumes of snow prompted carriers to temporarily suspend operations at affected airports.
Airlines & Lessors

By Daniel Williams
As North American airlines replace legacy A330, 767, and 777 fleets, Flight Friday looks at total flight cycles for the region's largest widebody operators.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lori Ranson
Airlines that serve the Venezuelan market are used to a certain level of unpredictability, and 2026 has been no different.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lori Ranson
United Airlines believes rival American Airlines' capacity push at Chicago O’Hare is going to accelerate American’s losses in the market.
Airlines & Lessors

By Antoine Fafard
Financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 from the four largest U.S. carriers reveal record-high operating performances.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Christine Boynton
Pilot and flight attendant unions at American Airlines are demanding change, turning a critical eye to leadership at the very top.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
American Airlines plans to add a new route to Portugal in summer 2027, using the Airbus A321XLR to open thinner long-haul European markets.
Airports & Networks

By Lori Ranson, Christine Boynton
United and American kick off a fierce battle at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport—one that may have broader implications for other players.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
Spirit has moved to transfer its two remaining Chicago O’Hare gate leases to United for $30.2 million after previously divesting two gates to American Airlines.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
February will see Air Transat enter the Brazil market for the first time, Porter launching service to Nassau and American flying to Bimini, among other routes.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
American Airlines plans to resume daily service to Venezuela, the first U.S. carrier to publicly signal readiness to restart flights after nearly seven years.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Viva Aerobus was the leading Mexican airline in the domestic market in 2025, while foreign airlines dominated international flying to and from the country, led by American Airlines.
Airports & Networks

By Lori Ranson
American Airlines expects to reach pre-pandemic profitability levels in Chicago as United Airlines cites a weak competitive performance against its rival.
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
United Airlines is preparing to defend hometown turf in Chicago as American Airlines continues to ramp up its own presence at the Midwest hub.
Airlines & Lessors

By Aaron Karp
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) finalized a new use and land agreement (ULA) with its airline tenants, setting the stage for a 32-gate expansion.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Flights to and from the Eastern Caribbean are being restored after U.S. aviation authorities lifted temporary airspace restrictions imposed following U.S. military action in Venezuela.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.
Airports & Networks