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2021
American Airlines announces AAdvantage loyalty-program redesign
American Airlines announced a redesign of its AAdvantage loyalty program, replacing complicated elite-qualifying metrics with a single point system and multiple ways to earn status.
2021
Attorneys general sue to block American–JetBlue alliance
Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring joined the U.S. Department of Justice and six other attorneys general in filing an antitrust suit to block agreements between American Airlines and JetBlue. The complaint alleges that the Northeast Alliance would reduce competition and harm air travelers; these are allegations in the complaint, not a finding of liability.
2021
DOJ sues American Airlines and JetBlue over their Northeast Alliance
The U.S. Department of Justice sued American Airlines and JetBlue, alleging that their Northeast Alliance raised prices and reduced choice for passengers traveling to and from the U.S. Northeast. The DOJ alleged that the airlines shared route and operational information, revenues, gates and takeoff and landing slots. The airlines disputed the allegations and defended the alliance.
2021
American Airlines joins Breakthrough Energy Catalyst fund
American Airlines joined the Breakthrough Energy Catalyst fund and will contribute $100 million. The fund aims to spur research into technologies intended to lower carbon emissions.
2021
American Airlines sues Sabre over airfare display format
American Airlines sued Sabre in a Texas court, seeking to stop Sabre's new airfare display format; American alleged that the format breached its contract and biased search results in favor of Delta Air Lines.
2021
American Airlines and City of Columbia partner on vaccine incentive offer
The City of Columbia partnered with American Airlines on an offer giving people vaccinated at the city’s upcoming vaccination sites a chance to win two round-trip tickets.
2021
American Airlines investigates mask-policy enforcement incident
American Airlines said it was investigating after John Kerry was photographed on a flight with his mask hanging off his ear while not eating or drinking, prompting criticism of the airline’s enforcement of its mask policy.
2021
American Airlines announces expanded service, including Miami–Tel Aviv route
American Airlines announced a broad route expansion, including a new thrice-weekly Miami–Tel Aviv service scheduled to begin June 4, additional destinations in Suriname and the Dominican Republic, and increased service on other routes.
2021
American Airlines launches Flagship Cellars
American Airlines launched Flagship Cellars, a service offering wine subscriptions or build-your-own cases and delivery of unopened wine bottles to customers' homes.
2020
American Airlines and Daon announce VeriFLY collaboration
American Airlines announced a collaboration with Daon involving VeriFLY, a mobile wellness wallet app intended to verify COVID-19 pretesting and travel documentation for passengers connecting through Miami to Jamaica.
2020
Former American Airlines employee sues airline alleging discrimination and harassment
Monte Johnson sued American Airlines, alleging wrongful termination, gender-identity discrimination, harassment and retaliation. American Airlines said it was reviewing the allegations.
2020
American Airlines faces backlash over Black Lives Matter uniform pins
American Airlines faced criticism and calls for a customer boycott after allowing employees to wear pins supporting the Black Lives Matter movement while a company-designed uniform pin was being prepared. The airline said it viewed Black Lives Matter as an expression of equality and was supporting Black colleagues and customers who had experienced discrimination and injustice.
2020
American Airlines announces planned October job cuts
American Airlines said on August 25 that it would cut 19,000 jobs in October unless the government extended assistance for airline employees' wages. The report said the reductions would include unpaid leave and cuts to management and administrative positions.
2020
American Airlines announces plan for up to 25,000 job cuts
American Airlines announced a plan to cut up to 25,000 employees from its workforce of 133,700; the article describes the cuts as a plan, not a completed action.
2020
American Airlines and JetBlue unveil a new alliance
American Airlines and JetBlue unveiled an alliance that will allow them to sell seats on each other's planes and let passengers earn and use frequent-flyer miles on either carrier; the partnership is subject to regulatory review.
2020
American Airlines warns employees of potential furloughs
American Airlines warned about 25,000 front-line employees about potential furloughs and urged employees to consider extended leaves or early retirement packages. The workers told their jobs are at risk would not necessarily be laid off.
2020
American Airlines donates breakfast bags to Chicago food bank
American Airlines donated breakfast bags to the Greater Chicago Food Depository for distribution to people in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020
American Airlines apologizes over mistaken pilot leave offers
American Airlines apologized to pilots after mistakenly offering voluntary leave options to far more pilots than it said it could accommodate; the airline said it would try to make the situation right.
2020
American Airlines announces international flight cuts
American Airlines announced cuts to its European and South American schedules on March 12, including route suspensions and reduced capacity; the article reports the changes were made amid slumping demand and travel restrictions.
2020
Qatar Airways and American Airlines sign a codeshare agreement
Qatar Airways and American Airlines signed a codeshare agreement to strengthen commercial cooperation and expand travel options. The agreement was subject to regulatory approval.