Category: American Airlines

Airlines Are Upgrading Wi-Fi. Not All Are Using Elon Musk’s Service.

The New York Times – Travel:
Mr. Musk, whose company SpaceX owns Starlink, has attacked the top executive of Delta Air Lines for not selecting the internet provider.
How the Trump Administration Is Eroding Airline Passengers’ Rights

The New York Times – Travel:
Under Sean Duffy, the Transportation Department has worked to roll back consumer protections. Passenger advocates say the changes favor airlines.
Delta Passenger Steals and Crashes Airport Tug in California, Officials Say

The New York Times – Travel:
The episode briefly disrupted operations on Tuesday at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, Calif., where the man went onto the tarmac, the authorities said.
6 Broken Bathrooms Force Flight to Make an Urgent Landing

The New York Times – Travel:
An American Airlines flight was diverted to New York on Tuesday because of an “inadequate number of operational lavatories” — two, on a plane that normally has eight.
Unruly Passenger Is Restrained With Duct Tape During a Flight

The New York Times – Travel:
The passenger on an American Airlines flight began to shout vulgarities and then became violent on Thursday, the authorities said. That’s when two passengers stepped in.
Laptop Fire on American Airlines Flight Injures at Least One Passenger

The New York Times – Travel:
Flight attendants used a fireproof bag to contain the computer after its lithium battery began smoking. One passenger was treated on the ground for injuries.
In a Big Pivot, Seat-Back Screens Are Returning at American Airlines

The New York Times – Travel:
In an announcement on Tuesday, the carrier promised screens at every seat in its narrow-body fleet, along with an expansion of its premium seating.
2 Planes With Same Call Sign in Phoenix Could Have Been ‘Disastrous’

The New York Times – Travel:
An air traffic controller noticed that two planes — one departing, one landing — were both flight 2482. He acted quickly to avoid confusion.
Helicopter Carrying Trump Flew Near Passenger Jet in Washington Airspace

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Marine One, the helicopter that ferries the president, came within less than a mile of an Envoy Air flight on Tuesday, raising new concerns about air traffic control in the congested area.
For Struggling JetBlue, Spirit’s Demise May Offer an Opportunity

The New York Times – Business:
JetBlue Airways is adding flights at Spirit Airlines’ former home airport as it tries to turn a profit again.
Spirit Airlines’ Demise Could Help Other Airlines

The New York Times – Business:
Even in its reduced state, the company played an important role in forcing other airlines to keep fares low, some experts said.
United Airlines CEO, Rebuffed by American, Says He’s Skeptical of Other Deals

The New York Times – Business:
The chief executive, Scott Kirby, said that buying a smaller airline might not be worth the effort.