Delta Air Lines is developing plans to return to Venezuela after an absence of nine years, as American Airlines seeks broader authority to expand its network between the two countries.
New offtake agreements by airlines and energy firms drive sustainable aviation fuel production plans in the U.S. and Europe, boosting demand and investment.
American Airlines will be the anchor tenant of the planned new terminal at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which could potentially open in late 2033.
Washington, D.C., September 22, 2026 – Air Transport World, part of Aviation Week, reveals the winners of the 52nd annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards.
Major U.S. airlines are opposing Air China’s additional flights to New York and Washington, arguing the services could let Chinese carriers exceed U.S.-China capacity limits.
United and American adjust fourth quarter capacity plans to address rising fuel costs, balancing profitability with network growth and long-term strategy.
U.S. airlines seek extensions for China and Cuba route waivers, citing lagging demand and regulatory flexibility through winter 2026-27 without dormancy penalties.
Winter capacity cuts loom as airlines face high fuel costs and geopolitical challenges, creating opportunities for carriers with strategic flexibility.
American Airlines will add Vienna and Reykjavik to its European network in spring 2027 as it expands transatlantic flying from Philadelphia and deploys its growing Airbus A321XLR fleet on five routes.
Chicago O’Hare will break ground later this year on the renovation and expansion of Concourse E, changing the sequence of construction for its $8.8 billion modernization program to maintain capacity.
Continuing to expand premium options as it works to close a margin gap, American Airlines will return seatback screens to the narrowbody fleet in addition to other retrofits and upgrades.
Relative to many airlines, American Airlines is doing well financially. The problem is, American is not doing as well as Delta or United and must work out what to do about that.
U.S. airlines touted record second-quarter revenues, strong demand and fare stickiness—but the divide in the market between the airline haves and have nots remains firmly in place.
The recent U.S. earnings period contained significant airline updates, ones that appeared to speak to a maturing industry and associated constraints and pains.
The second quarter showcased strong financial and traffic performance from the four largest U.S. carriers in the midst of a challenging fuel environment.
American Airlines and Taiwan's Starlux Airlines have moved to deepen their relationship, applying to the U.S. DOT for authority to launch a codeshare partnership.
