On Sunday, June 21, 2026, a male passenger in his 70s bit a fellow flyer and became aggressive aboard American Airlines Flight AA3046 after suffering a medical emergency. The flight was travelling from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), North Carolina, to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Pennsylvania. What Happened? According to the pilot, a passenger bit […]
Travel Radar•Holly Snow23 Jun
Delta A319 performed a go-around as American Airlines aircraft departed from intersecting runway
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier23 JunDelta flight performed a go-around as American Airlines aircraft departed from an intersecting runway.
AVweb•Matt Ryan22 Jun
The incident occurred yesterday morning on a domestic flight in the Eastern US.
A Delta Air Lines Flight had to perform an aborted landing to avoid an American Airlines jet at Logan International Airport (BOS), Boston. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reportedly investigating the incident, which saw the two jets get within roughly 90 metres of one another, while the American Airlines plane was taking off. What […]
Travel Radar•Billy Stack22 Jun
Most serve transpacific destinations, but there is one notable exception.
The passenger reportedly bit another flyer before landing in Philadelphia.
American Airlines says a passenger who bit another flyer before landing in Philadelphia was suffering a medical emergency, not acting deliberately.
Rivals Delta and United ditched their traditional first class offerings years ago.
The Israeli carrier will welcome two A330s to realize its long-haul ambitions.
There’s a rumor swirling around that American Airlines may bring back former CEO Doug Parker to replace current CEO Robert Isom. When I first heard this, I thought ”wait, there’s no way the board would do something like this, right?” However, the more I think about it, the more I think ”wait, that’s exactly what American’s board would do, of course.” Let me explain…
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig21 Jun
Tipping etiquette when traveling can be a complicated and controversial subject, especially given how expectations differ around the globe. The more you travel, the more confusing it all is. I recently had a reader ask me about tipping etiquette when dining in American Airlines Flagship First Dining, so I figured I’d answer that question more broadly.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig21 Jun
An American Airlines and Delta Air Lines jet had an uncomfortably close call in Boston, and this is the perfect example of how messed up our air traffic control system is, beyond just staffing issues. Fortunately the quick thinking of a Delta pilot saved the day, or else this could’ve had a very different ending.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig21 Jun
No passengers to please and competitive pay are flipping pilots from the airlines to cargo.
American Airlines announced: For eight decades, the American Airlines base maintenance facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma (Tech Ops – Tulsa), has stood at the center of the airline’s technical operations, evolving into the world’s largest commercial aircraft maintenance base and a cornerstone of the airline’s commitment to safety and reliability. Aerial photo of the surplus military […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum19 Jun
For eight decades, the American Airlines base maintenance facility in Tulsa has stood at the centre of the airline’s technical operations
Airline Routes & Ground Services•Eddie Saunders19 JunAn American Airlines flight from Dallas to California was delayed by around an hour and a half when the pilots found themselves locked out of the aircraft’s cockpit. This eventually prompted a member of maintenance staff to make the unusual decision to enter the plane through a cockpit window to open the door from the […]
Travel Radar•Lucy Eason19 Jun
If you’re a frequent flyer on American Airlines, you might notice a new procedure as of today for when pilots go to the bathroom. This will eventually be coming to some planes on all US airlines, but American is one of the first to actually implement this, so let me explain what’s going on.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig18 Jun
American Airlines has been making several adjustments to its network in recent months, adding new routes in some markets while scaling back others. Indeed, just recently, Simple Flying and others reported that the carrier launched nine new routes in a single day. Now, the airline has made another network change, ending flights between Philadelphia and Doha, its longest-ever route from the Pennsylvania hub.
American Airlines will mark a network milestone in its centennial year, serving 100 destinations across Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America (MCLA).
AviationSource News•Len Varley18 Jun