American Airlines

American Airlines is eyeing growth from its US East Coast hubs to new destinations in Europe and South America after agreeing to acquire 50 of Airbus’ new A321XLR aircraft, the longer-range version of the A321neo.

Reporting live from the Paris Air Show, Routesonline brings you the latest news and aircraft orders from Le Bourget.

Qantas has confirmed plans to launch two new US routes from Brisbane following the approval of its joint venture with American Airlines.

This week: Milan Bergamo welcomes TUIfly Belgium’s latest route; AA expands Dominican Republic service; Connect Airways names CEO; Avianca Argentina halts flights and more.

American Airlines and Qantas have been granted tentative approval for a joint venture on flights between the US and Australia and New Zealand, opening the door for the launch new routes and increased capacity. The first new services are expected to link Brisbane with Chicago and San Francisco.

Construction of a new $3bn terminal at Dallas Fort Worth International will continue to propel American Airlines’ expansion from its largest hub.

Twelve new daytime slots for US-Tokyo Haneda flights have been tentatively awarded to four US carriers. It is hoped the proposed new routes and services will begin in time for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Norwegian, Delta Air Lines and Hainan Airlines are among the carriers to have registered for World Routes 2019.

This week: LEVEL bets on new Vegas route; LATAM Airlines adds Chile - Brazil service; and American Airlines set for second connection to Guyana.

We asked Routes Americas delegates if we would see them down under. Take a look at who said "I'm going!"

The top three US carriers by passenger numbers are vying for new slots at Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games in Japan.

Senior network planners from leading airlines confirm that they will be heading Down Under for the 25th World Route Development Forum.

We speak to Richard Muise, director of European operations for American Airlines, about his life in and out of work ahead of his participation at Routes Americas 2019.

Time is running out to take advantage of early booking rates for the event held in Québec City, Canada next February.

This week: Wizz Air plots further London Luton growth; Boeing and Embraer agree joint venture terms; Virgin Atlantic's Flybe talks continue; American starts 28 new flights; MEA to take up to six A330-900neos and more.

Airline registrations have been flooding in for the 14th European Route Development Forum, taking place in Hannover next April.

Delta Air Lines is continuing its offensive at Boston Logan International Airport with the addition of several business markets as it further challenges JetBlue’s dominance.

China Southern is deepening its ties with American Airlines just weeks after revealing plans to leave the SkyTeam airline alliance in order to pursue new partnerships.

This week: Bombardier to sell Q Series; American Airlines orders 15 E175 jets; Vietjet firms up A321neo order; Azul and Copa strengthen ties and more.

United Airlines is seeking to expand its footprint in China - and the move could have an impact on American Airlines’ hopes of temporarily suspending some services to the Asian powerhouse.

The UK’s competition regulator has launched an investigation into a transatlantic route agreement involving four oneworld alliance airlines.

This week: Spirit prepares for Orlando expansion; new Aer Lingus CEO; $13bn plan unveiled for New York JFK; Corendon to open second Turkish base and more.

This week: Ryanair to close two bases; United orders more Dreamliners; Airbus secures A321LR safety approval; American increases Dallas Fort Worth network and more.

Fierce competition from low-cost carriers means Icelandair is under increasing pressure to protect its place in the market.

Our top five stories this week: Chinese airlines to top 600 million passenger milestone; American Airlines makes Asia and Europe changes; meet the route development heroes of 2018 and more.