American Airlines got its corporate travel strategy badly wrong after the pandemic—and it’s still paying the price. As business travel recovered, the carrier tried to push customers toward booking on its website and app in a bid to reduce travel agency commissions and the millions of dollar spent offering companies perks to discount for being their carrier of choice The airline began removing some fares from its corporate booking channels to encourage customers to book directly with American,
United CEO Scott Kirby diminished American in comments on Wednesday. American CEO Robert Isom barely responded during American's earnings call.
An American Airlines plane had to be evacuated in North Carolina after smoke was detected coming from the plane, with a flight attendant taken to a nearby hospital, according to officials. All 50
Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth lowered American Airlines' price target from $24 to $23, citing FY25 1Q guidance misses due to higher fuel prices and capacity issues. Despite challenges, the company's favorable CASM-ex trend for 2025 and a strong free cash flow outlook above $2B support its recovery.
American Airlines cannot catch a break from Boeing’s production woes. The Fort Worth-based carrier will temporarily suspend three routes to Europe this
Fort Worth-based American Airlines expects a first-quarter loss, even after reporting a $590 million profit in the fourth quarter, the carrier said Thursday.
American, Delta, United, and Alaska all announced record results as the biggest airlines continue to recover from the pandemic downturn.
American Airlines also highlighted how, helped by record free cash flow of $2.2 billion, it had made big progress in meeting its debt reduction targets from its 2021 peak. According to American Airlines’ 2024 financial report, lowering debt levels will remain a priority for American Airlines’ management during this fiscal year.
Today’s podcast discusses OpenAI’s new travel tool, Tripadvisor bidding battles, and American Airlines’ earnings.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby proclaimed Wednesday that “We are the best airline in the history of aviation.” How will American CEO Robert Isom respond?
Passengers flying Spirit Airlines might need to conceal some tattoos or put on more clothing for their next flight, according to the airline's updated contract for travelers.