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American Airlines and Southwest Airlines now offer new self-serve kiosks at Indianapolis International Airport

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Indianapolis, IN, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Passengers flying out of the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) via American Airlines and Southwest Airlines now have the option to tag and check their bags with new ticket-counter self-service kiosks. The new technology is a growing trend toward providing a better passenger experience. The new kiosks provide a… Read the full news article

American Airlines expands its Grand Rapids route map with flights to Phoenix-Sky Harbor International (PHX) this winter

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Grand Rapids, Mich., 2018-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines is expanding its Grand Rapids (GRR) route map, with flights to Phoenix-Sky Harbor International (PHX) beginning this winter. The announcement of Phoenix-Sky Harbor marks the seventh nonstop flight served by American at the Ford Airport, and the seasonal flights to Phoenix on an Airbus A319… Read the full news article

DFW welcomes American Airlines’ nonstop service to Dublin, Ireland and Munich, Germany starting June 6, 2019

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DFW AIRPORT, Texas, 2018-Aug-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Customers at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport will fly nonstop to Dublin, Ireland and Munich, Germany, starting June 6, 2019, thanks to new service from American Airlines. With these flights, DFW Airport will provide its first ever nonstop service to Ireland, and its third daily nonstop flight to Germany. “These new flights will advance DFW Airport’s mission… Read the full news article

Brand USA’s first ever Mega Media Venture to host more than 50 journalists to explore the United States’ rich history, diverse culture and unique destinations

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Brand USA invites more than 50 journalists from 50 publications to explore the United States’ rich history, diverse culture and unique destinations DENVER, COLORADO, 2018-May-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, in partnership with American Airlines and Marriott International, announced today its first-ever Mega Media Venture, inviting more than 50 international journalists to visit… Read the full news article

CDA and American Airlines celebrate the opening of five new gates at O’Hare International Airport

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​The five new gates will support enhanced performance today and marks the start of the larger $8.5 billion O’Hare terminal expansion plan​ CHICAGO, 2018-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined American Airlines CEO Doug Parker today for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of five new gates at O’Hare International Airport. The… Read the full news article

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announces firm order for 15 new CRJ900 regional jets from American Airlines

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Montréal, CANADA, 2018-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that it has signed a firm order for 15 new CRJ900 regional jets with American Airlines, Inc. (“American”). The purchase agreement also includes options on an additional 15 CRJ900 aircraft. Based on the list price of the CRJ900 aircraft, the firm order is… Read the full news article

United Airlines and American Airlines support the city’s transformational proposal to modernize O’Hare International Airport

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Chicago, IL, 2018-Mar-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Mayor Rahm Emanuel, United Airlines and American Airlines today announced that both major airlines support the city’s transformational proposal to modernize O’Hare International Airport. The plan will be considered by the City Council Aviation Committee on March 15. The number of gates assigned to each airline remains the… Read the full news article

Auckland Airport: American Airlines to fly a larger aircraft on its Los Angeles – Auckland route

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines is set to fly a larger aircraft on its Los Angeles – Auckland route, when it recommences the service this October. The new aircraft, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, is American Airlines’ newest aircraft type and was introduced to its fleet at the end of 2016…. Read the full news article

Qatar Airways plans to make an initial investment of up to 4.75% in American Airlines

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DOHA, Qatar, 2017-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways sees a strong investment opportunity in American Airlines. Qatar Airways believes in American Airlines’ fundamentals and intends to build a passive position in the company with no involvement in management, operations or governance. Qatar Airways has long considered American Airlines to be a good oneworld… Read the full news article

American Airlines announces new service to New York City’s La Guardia airport from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional airport

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Roanoke, Virginia, 2017-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission is pleased to  announce that American Airlines will add a second non-stop daily departure to New York City’s La Guardia airport from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional airport effective January 9, 2017.  The additional flight will increase service to twice daily Monday – Friday and once… Read the full news article

American Airlines adds new daily seasonal service from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport starting May 5, 2017

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CHICAGO, 2016-Sep-21 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines has announced it will add new daily seasonal service from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barcelona, Spain (Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)) beginning May 5, 2017. The new service will be operated using Boeing 787-8 (Dreamliner) aircraft, configured with 28 Business Class seats and 198 Economy Class… Read the full news article

Global Concur TripLink partners now includes American Airlines

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Concur’s TripLink Network Helps Customers Meet Growing Business Travel Needs BELLEVUE, Wash., 2016-Jul-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Concur, the world’s leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions and services, today announced a new TripLink partnership with American Airlines to enable mutual customers to capture business travel bookings being made outside of traditional channels today, including… Read the full news article

CDA: American Airlines to begin new nonstop service between Chicago and Sacramento, California on June 2, 2016

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CHICAGO, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines recently announced it will begin new nonstop service between Chicago and Sacramento, California beginning June 2, 2016. The airline will operate two daily flights from O’Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport on a B737-800 aircraft. The airline will also extend daily service from Chicago O’Hare… Read the full news article

Qantas: American Airlines to showcase its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Sydney travellers; ahead of its new daily, nonstop flight from Sydney to Los Angeles

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American to showcase its award-winning on-board products to Australian travellers Friday 13th November 2015 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2015-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas welcomes American Airlines’ state-of-the-art, flagship Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Sydney on Friday, 13 November  2015, where American will show customers its award-winning on-board products. As part of the carriers’ expanded partnership announced… Read the full news article

American Airlines takes over the US Airways space at Boston Logan’s Terminal B

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US AIRWAYS SIGNAGE ENDS FRIDAY BOSTON, 2015-10-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Beginning Saturday, October 17th, American Airlines will formally take over the US Airways space at Boston Logan’s Terminal B. New signage at curbside and throughout the Terminal will help customers find their correct drop-off and check-in locations. American Airlines will now have three check-in locations,… Read the full news article

LAWA: American Airlines adds another operations at Los Angeles International Airport’s Terminal 6

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Los Angeles, California, 2015-10-20 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines will mark another integration milestone when it begins operations from Terminal 6, effective Oct. 17, in addition to already operating at Terminal 4 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Travelers are encouraged to check the status of their flight on www.aa.com, on the mobile app… Read the full news article

Kansas City International Airport: American Airlines to begin new nonstop flights between KCI and Miami

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Kansas, MO, 2015-3-6 — /Travel PR News/ — American Airlines announced in October that the carrier will begin new nonstop flights between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Miami International Airport (MIA) starting March 5. Flights for the previously unserved route will be operated daily using Airbus A319 equipment. The first flight out will be… Read the full news article

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft: American Airlines signed a firm order for 24 CRJ900 NextGen regional jets

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Aircraft will be operated by American’s regional subsidiary PSA Airlines under the American Eagle brand Montréal, 2015-2-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced today that American Airlines, Inc. (“American”), a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group Inc., has signed a firm order for 24 CRJ900 NextGen regional jets. This order was announced on December… Read the full news article

Qantas and American Airlines expanded their joint business

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2014-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas and American Airlines have expanded their joint business, enabling Qantas customers to codeshare on an additional nine American Airlines services including to four new destinations – Kona, Lihue and Maui in Hawaii and Richmond, Virginia. Effective for sale today and travel from 27 November, the Qantas… Read the full news article

Brand USA in partnership with American Airlines and British Airways confirms the 2015 MegaFam familiarisation tour for international travel agents

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London, UK, 2014-11-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the United States, in partnership with American Airlines and British Airways is pleased to announce confirmation of the 2015 MegaFam, a multi-destination familiarisation tour for international travel agents. The 2015 MegaFam will visit 22 states, 12 of which have not previously been… Read the full news article

American Airlines, FedEx Express, UPS, Airlines for America to co-host 71st IATA AGM in Miami from 7 June – 9 June 2015

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Doha, 2014-6-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that American Airlines, FedEx Express and UPS will host the 71st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in conjunction with Airlines for America, the trade association for the US airline industry. The event will draw the top leadership… Read the full news article

TravelPRNews.com names the travel managers who lead the airlines’ digital customer service evolution

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., 2014-03-14 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelPRNews.com, a leading travel press release distribution and news-wire service, runs an initiative aimed at discovering and giving greater exposure to travel industry leaders that stay behind any great achievement and success within the travel and leisure industry. Travel intelligence company Skift revealed the names of… Read the full news article

Brand USA, British Airways, American Airlines confirm destinations and routes for the second annual Megafam 15 – 22 May

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Washington, DC, US, 2014-1-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Brand USA, together with British Airways and American Airlines, has confirmed the destinations and routes for the second annual Megafam, a multi-destination familiarization tour for international travel agents. Taking place from 15 – 22 May, the familiarization trip is now sealed as an annual event in the Brand USA calendar… Read the full news article

US Airways to join oneworld® following its merger with alliance founding member American Airlines

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New York City, NY, USA, 2013-12-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — US Airways will join oneworld® with effect from 31 March 2014, following completion today of its merger with alliance founding member American Airlines. All its regional affiliates, operating under the US Airways Express brand, will also transition to oneworld at the same time. Their entry into oneworld with… Read the full news article

American Airlines and Qatar Airways sign reciprocal frequent flyer program agreement

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Members of American’s AAdvantage® Program and Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club Can Earn and Redeem Miles on Flights Operated by Both Airlines Fort Worth, Texas, 2013-09-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — American Airlines and Doha-based carrier Qatar Airways today announce an expansion of their relationship to include a reciprocal frequent flyer program agreement, providing customers more opportunities to earn… Read the full news article

Amadeus IT Holding, S.A. released its H1-2013 results, revenue rose 5.7% to €1,595.1M YoY

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Growth maintained in both Distribution and IT Solutions businesses Year-on-year first half 2013 highlights (six months ended June 30, 2013): • Revenue rose 5.7% to €1,595.1 million • EBITDA increased 6.3% to €645.9 million • Adjusted profit grew 5.2% to €349.6 million • Global share of travel agency air bookings expanded 1.7 percentage points to… Read the full news article

Finnair se une al Acuerdo de Negocio Conjunto de American Airlines, British Airways e Iberia

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Este negocio fue iniciado por IB, BA y AA en octubre de 2010. Madrid, 2013-07-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — Finnair, la compañía de bandera finlandesa, forma parte, desde hoy, del negocio conjunto (JB) que mantienen desde 2010 sus socios de la alianza oneworld, American Airlines, British Airways e Iberia, para la realización de las rutas entre Europa (UE,… Read the full news article

Marriott and American Airlines teams up to give travelers new ways to earn AAdvantage miles

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Joint Program Members Can Now Earn AAdvantage Miles for Qualifying Marriott Stays FORT WORTH, TX and BETHESDA, MD, 2013-06-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott and American Airlines have teamed up to give joint Marriott Rewards and AAdvantage® members new ways to earn AAdvantage miles. Beginning today, Marriott Rewards will award AAdvantage miles to joint members on qualifying… Read the full news article

oneworld airline alliance Unveils new service to meet the travel needs for conventions and special events

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•Big benefits for organisers and attendees of conferences, events and exhibitions •Attractive discounts on flights •Easy-to-use online booking and management systems •Travel on a collection of the world’s leading airlines serving 850 destinations 2013-05-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — oneworld®, the premier global airline alliance, today unveiled a new, one-stop, easy-to-use service to meet the travel needs for… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines Makes Award Booking Easier for Mileage Plan Members

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SEATTLE, 2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — Booking award travel on Alaska Airlines and its partner airlines is now faster and easier thanks to a new one-way award booking feature the carrier recently launched online. Customers can now mix and match award shopping in a variety of ways for flights on Alaska Airlines and five of its Mileage… Read the full news article