american airlines

American Airlines began life in 1930 as American Airways, a combination of dozens of small airlines stationed across the United States under one broad name. Since then, American Airlines has endured a lengthy, mostly successful history since its formation nearly a century ago.

In 1982, American Airlines underwent an approved reorganization, officially becoming a part of the AMR Corporation. In 1995, American Airlines announced its online presence, AA.com, and by 1996, allowed travelers to book flights directly through its site. In 2001, American Airlines merged with TWA, helping both entities out as they immediately struggled with the financial ramifications of 9/11.

American Airlines is currently based out of Fort Worth, Texas and operates hubs out of Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, Puerto Rico, and St. Louis. According to a fact sheet published in 2008 on AA.com, American Airlines "and its regional airline affiliates, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection airlines, serve 250 cities in over 40 countries with about 4,000 daily flights."

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• in Celebrity
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  by stephengfm / on Dec 7, 2011
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  He landed safely after being ejected aboard another airplane.
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• in Business
  American Airlines Parent AMR Corporation Files for Bankruptcy
  The main goal of the bankruptcy is to cut employee payroll.
  by stephengfm / on Nov 29, 2011

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• I paid for tickets on the wrong airline

  
  Consumer Traveler — Authority: 117
  I planned an once-in-a-lifetime trip for my two children and me to South Africa a few months ago. I used a travel agency to book my airline tickets.My travel agent told me the flight was made with American Airlines. As the date got closer, I called American and was told the booking was there but hadnt been paid. I was ...
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• American ending JFK-Budapest service

  
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• AMR creditors want carrier to explore merger possibilities, Reuters says

  
  Sky Talk — Authority: 123
  A news report out from Reuters says that members of the unsecured creditors committee want AMR Corp. to explore the possibility of a merger with another carrier instead of trying to emerge from bankruptcy as a stand-alone airline. The Fort Worth-based company released its restructuring plan last week for American ...
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• I Shall Now Rain On Your Parade

  
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  In the paper and on the tube this morning was a story to gladden the hearts of all people who travel by air, to wit: The TSA plans to offer quicker airport screening to some passengers.   The key word here is SOME. Who are the "some" you may ask? From the TSA Pre✓™ website: Certain frequent flyers ...
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• Q&A: American’s Bankruptcy, Bag Fees, Porn on Planes and More

  
  Rick Seaney CEO FareCompare — Authority: 99
  Questions, do I get questions. Here are six of my recent favorites. 1. American Airlines is dropping routes – are my tickets still good? I’m holding AA tickets of my own and I’m not worried. Yes, the airline is changing; it’s cutting jobs and streamlining its route system – and you can stay up with ...
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• Win 100,000 American Airlines Miles & Up To $100 Off Future Travel

  
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  American Airlines and AAvacations are offering an easy chance to win 100,000 Advantage miles and up to $100 off future hotel + flight vacation packages. The best part is the promotion does not necessarily require a purchase to enter and receive a chance at the grand prize. In addition to the 100,000 Advantage miles ...
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• Book American Airline Award Flights Like a Pro: Part 3 – How much will my award cost?

  
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• Is American the Worst-Managed Airline in America?

  
  The Curious Capitalist — Authority: 509
  Members of the Transport Workers Union (TWU) were scheduled to vote on a new contract with American Airlines, or AA, this December that would have lowered the airline’s cost and outsourced hundreds of jobs that weren’t directly related to aircraft maintenance. They never got the chance because American instead ...
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• VAN HALEN Tickets Dallas, TX June 20, 2012 American Airlines Center

  
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• Heres a look at past bankruptcy cases

  
  AIRLINE BIZ — Authority: 551
  As we write about the major airlines and their bankruptcy cases, we thought it might be useful to have a chart that shows when the various U.S. carriers entered and exited Chapter 11 proceedings. US Airways made two trips into bankruptcy court in the last decade. You might find it interesting that its two stays ...
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• Mile High Battle – AA First Vs Delta First

  
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  This post I’ll share 8 reasons why I believe AA domestic First Class is superior to Delta’s First Class. I recently came clean to Delta about my  rendezvous with American Airlines . Since I’ll be flying with AA more and more I learned how to get an upgrade to AA First Class  as a gold and it has paid off so ...
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• Chat with the Star-Telegram about American at 11:30 a.m. today

  
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  Airlines writer Andrea Ahles will chat live at 11:30 a.m. today about American Airlines bankruptcy and reorganization plan. Feel free to post your questions in advance via email. On a mobile device? Click here Read more here: ...
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• Shades of the good old days – American Airlines customer service to the rescue.

  
  Consumer Traveler — Authority: 117
  I received a schedule change message from Caribbean Airlines this last weekend. It looked like it might be one of those unfortunate examples where the schedule change would ruin the trip. But, AA worked miracles and switched my clients to an even better flight.
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• I paid for tickets on the wrong airline

  
  elliott.org — Authority: 416
  Laurie Spears travel agent tells her shes booked on American Airlines. But it turns out shes on British Airways and that leads to all kinds of problems. Whos responsible, and how does she fix it?
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• What we’re reading: AA to cut 13,000 jobs, survey finds WiFi tops traveler’s amenities, Westin rolls out new gyms

  
  Consumer Traveler — Authority: 117
  AA to cut 13,000 jobs from across company, survey finds WiFi tops travelers wished for hotel amenities, Westin rolls out new gyms
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• Hungarian airline grounds all flights

  
  4unews — Authority: 146
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• American Airlines to Cut 13000 Jobs

  
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  AMR Corp, the parent of American Airlines, is expecting to cut about 13,000 jobs as part of a reorganisation and cost-cutting plan at the carrier, which says the move is necessary to compete with rivals. The reduction to the workforce was detailed in a meeting on Wednesday with labour groups and aims to cut operating ...
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• Should Taxpayers Take The Hit For American Airlines’ Pension Plans?

  
  InvestmentWatch: Emerging markets, Real Estate, Personal finance, Business management, Politics, Economics — Authority: 149
  by Mike “Mish” Shedlock American Airlines filed for bankruptcy in November 2011. Here is the question at hand: Will Taxpayers Be On The Hook For American Airlines’ Pensions? American Airlines needs $18.5 billion to cover its pension promises to current and former employees, but it has only set aside $8.3 ...
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• Contract talks with unions need to be accomplished in a few weeks, AMR executive says

  
  Sky Talk — Authority: 123
  Executives of American Airlines said Thursday that they want to quickly reach agreement with union leaders on new cost-saving contract proposals or they will ask a bankruptcy judge to step in. “I think we have weeks to accomplish this,” said Jeff Brundage, American’s senior vice president of human resources, ...
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