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American Airlines reshuffles leadership team amid lagging profits
American Airlines is shaking up its senior leadership as CEO Robert Isom faces growing pressure to improve the carrier’s…
AeroTime•Stephen Pope13 AugRobert Isom
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American Airlines' Plan To Close A $3 Billion Profit Gap With United & Delta
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom has outlined an ambitious strategy to close the carrier's multi-billion-dollar profitability gap with key national rivals United and Delta. His strategy shouldn’t come as any surprise to anyone who’s been following industry trends.
Wild: United CEO Scott Kirby Approached Delta About A Merger, But Was Rejected
A few months ago we learned how United CEO Scott Kirby had reportedly approached American CEO Robert Isom about the concept of a merger. American ”rejected” this for obvious reasons, arguing there was no way this would get regulatory approval. Nonetheless, Kirby made his case publicly about how this would be good for consumers.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig27 JulTR
American Airlines CEO Sets Out Priorities
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom has outlined four key priorities, which he believes will improve American Airlines’ profitability to reporters at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The airline is set to focus on improving passenger experience through investment in premium cabins and expanded airport lounges, as well as using new methods to improve operational […]
Travel Radar•Billy Stack20 Jul
American Airlines CEO Lays Out Plan To Close A $3 Billion Profit Gap With United & Delta
American Airlines plans premium cabin upgrades, new widebody jets, and better reliability as CEO Robert Isom targets a $3 billion profit gap.
A new chapter for Chicago: American to launch nonstop service to Tokyo
Whether it’s hiking up Mount Fuji, taking photos during cherry blossom season or enjoying a world-renowned omakase experience, travelers looking to check a visit to Tokyo off their bucket list will soon have a new travel option. Starting next spring, American will launch new nonstop service to Tokyo (NRT) from its hub in Chicago (ORD) in partnership with Japan Airlines. CEO Robert Isom joined customers and team members for a celebration of the new route at the iconic Hall of Flags in Terminal 3 — American’s home at ORD where more than 40,000 customers pass through each day on one of more than 500 daily flights. Earlier this week, Isom also celebrated the new service at a reception for the Chicagoland community.
SOS: Could Doug Parker Really Return To “Save” American Airlines?
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 JunAI
American’s Next Order: Airbus or Boeing?
American Airlines’ next fleet investment will be for new widebody aircraft to replace 47 ageing Boeing 777-200ERs. CEO Robert Isom
Air Insight•Richard Schuurman13 Jun