American Airlines will let travelers mix cash and miles to pay for flights
As holiday airfares spike, American Airlines plans to let travelers pay for flights with a mix of cash and loyalty points.
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As holiday airfares spike, American Airlines plans to let travelers pay for flights with a mix of cash and loyalty points.
"I think we have about four to five passengers that were burned by the laptop," a pilot can be heard saying in air traffic control audio obtained by CBS News.
An air traffic controller's quick thinking helped avert a dangerous situation when two jets, one landing in Phoenix and the other simultaneously taking off, shared the same flight number and radio frequency.
According to the Air Traffic Control System Command Center, all airports and facilities were being impacted by the IT outage.
American Airlines said it is temporarily cutting six routes amid rising jet fuel costs, including several flights to Los Angeles.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
The trip comes nearly four months after U.S. forces seized Rodríguez's predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife in a daring special forces raid.
American Airlines is imposing new rules on portable chargers that passengers can bring on flights. Here's what to know.
Kirby argued that a merger would create jobs, offer more affordable flying options and allow the airline to compete with foreign carriers.
Airlines could hike ticket prices and fees if United and American were to join forces, lawmakers warn.
Members of the carrier's AAdvantage loyalty program no longer earn miles or status points when purchasing a basic ticket.
American Airlines said five people were hospitalized "out of an abundance of caution" after their flight crew reported "an odor" on board.
According to the Denver Fire Department, the problem occurred on board American Airlines Flight AA3023 from Denver International Airport to Miami International Airport while the plane was still on the runway, CBS News Colorado reported.
U.S. airlines, including United Airlines and American Airlines, are suspending flights to parts of the Middle East amid the conflict between Israel and Iran.
One passenger said takeoff was fine, but once the plane was in the air, an engine was making a loud noise.
The NTSB issued its preliminary report on the midair collision between a passenger plane and helicopter over Washington, D.C., in January.
American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop, which was later canceled, on the morning of Christmas Eve due to technical problems.
Animal welfare activists have pushed airlines to offer vegan creamer options, arguing that benefits cows and passengers.
Airlines must be accountable for their treatment of passengers with disabilities, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
Passengers complain that carriers often increase the points needed to get a free flight or limit the number of seats that can be earned.
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom wrote a letter to employees outlining steps the company will take to address racial discrimination.
Three passengers allege American Airlines employees removed Black men from a January flight due to a body odor complaint.
American Airlines shares plummet after CEO acknowledges stumble ahead of the lucrative summer travel season.
Bette Nash started flying in 1957 and simply never stopped.
Turbulence, which causes planes to suddenly jolt while in flight, is considered a fairly normal occurrence.
