Lawmakers are planning to extend new assistance to U.S. airlines for the program that has received $40 billion to date and is set to expire March 31 in the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. The proposal is also set to extend new aid to airports and passenger railroad Amtrak.
American Airlines St. Louis Operations Ground Center is close to the St. Louis-Lambert International Airport on Monday, February 8, 2021. American Airlines has announced that it will furlough nearly 1,200 employees in St. Louis starting in April. As the pandemic continues passenger demand has decreased resulting in reduced flight schedules.
In 2020, my grandmother passed away at the age of 94. Do the math and you can see how her story stretched across changing times in our history. What strikes me most about the way Granny lived was her fondness for her grandfather, Henry Keller Sr.- a man born into slavery in Tennessee.
The flight attendants union is working to offset possible furloughs. DALLAS - The union representing American Airlines flight attendants is working to offset involuntary job losses, with possible furloughs on the horizon. Without an extension of the payroll support program, up to 13,000 American Airlines workers could be furloughed April 1, including 4,245 flight attendants, more than any other workforce in the airline.
American Airlines is a well-known carrier around the world. As the airline has charted its expansion over the last few years, the carrier has tried plenty of interesting routes in the past. One absence from the carrier's global route network is Sub-Saharan Africa. So, why doesn't American fly to Sub-Saharan Africa?
In a letter to employees, American Airlines executives said slow vaccine distribution and increased COVID-19 requirements continue to depress passenger numbers.
The shares of American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) have declined by 38% in the past year compared to a 19% drop observed in Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) stock. Does that make American a better pick over Southwest?
CBS 11's Jack Fink talks with an American Airlines flight attendant as the company sent notices about another round of furloughs.
Chicago Blackhawks (4-4-4, fifth in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (5-2-1, sixth in the Central Division) Dallas; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars host the Chicago Blackhawks. Dallas finished 12-9-3 in division action and 19-12-3 at home in the 2019-20 season.
Kyle Arnold, Aviation Reporter for The Dallas Morning News, joins NBC 5 to talk about what another round of temporary layoffs means at Fort Worth-based American Airlines. MORE: DallasNews.com
Two U.S.-based airlines - American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ: AAL) and Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) - are expanding their use of VeriFLY's mobile app for international travelers who need to provide documentation of negative COVID-19 tests. How American Is Using VeriFLY: Proof of a negative COVID-19 test is required for all international travelers entering the U.S.
Fans of American Airlines' first class wines can now drink the same premium bottles at home with the launch of the Flagship Cellars wine club. Olivia Palamountain reports American Airlines' Flagship Cellars is a new wine subscription service that gives would-be fliers and wine lovers a taste of the bottles usually be drinking on board.
American Airlines will soon add service from Philadelphia International Airport to several U.S. cities for the summer season, including daily flights to Daytona Beach and Salt Lake City. The airline also will increase frequency of flights to Hilton Head, Key West, Nantucket and the Dominican Republic.
Furlough notices are expected to go out Friday to more than 13,000 American Airlines employees.
DAYTONA BEACH - American Airlines in mid-December began offering daily nonstop flights here to and from Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, as well as to and from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on a trial basis for the winter. Evidently, the airline has seen enough to decide to extend nonstop service to both destinations into the summer.
American Airlines will send notices to 13,000 employees on Friday. Letting them know that they could lose their jobs in 60 days. They include pilots, flight attendants, and maintenance workers, among others. American lost nearly $9 billion last year. NBC 5's Brian Curtis talks to CNBC Airline Reporter Leslie Josephs.
American Airlines will send WARN/furlough notices to roughly 13,000 employees as federal aid is set to expire next month, the company announced Wednesday. This includes 1,850 pilots, 4,245 flight attendants, 1,420 maintenance workers, 3,145 fleet service workers, 1,205 passenger service workers, 100 dispatch workers and 40 flight crew training instructors and simulator pilot instructors.
Alaska Airlines is set to begin using the VeriFLY health passport. The airline is soon to join the one world alliance, whose members American Airlines and British Airways are already using the app. The app allows passengers to avoid document checks at the airport by completing them in the comfort of their homes The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we fly.
American Airlines warns employees of possible furloughs
UPDATE: On Wednesday (Feb. 3), American Airlines issued the following statement about the matter to REVOLT: "The customer alerted American to the offensively labeled baggage fee on her bank statement in mid-December. We were incredibly disturbed by what we saw and immediately launched an investigation to understand what occurred.