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American Airlines plans to add a new route to Portugal in summer 2027, using the Airbus A321XLR to open thinner long-haul European markets.

United and American kick off a fierce battle at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport—one that may have broader implications for other players.

Spirit has moved to transfer its two remaining Chicago O’Hare gate leases to United for $30.2 million after previously divesting two gates to American Airlines.

February will see Air Transat enter the Brazil market for the first time, Porter launching service to Nassau and American flying to Bimini, among other routes.

American Airlines plans to resume daily service to Venezuela, the first U.S. carrier to publicly signal readiness to restart flights after nearly seven years.

Viva Aerobus was the leading Mexican airline in the domestic market in 2025, while foreign airlines dominated international flying to and from the country, led by American Airlines.

American Airlines expects to reach pre-pandemic profitability levels in Chicago as United Airlines cites a weak competitive performance against its rival.

United Airlines is preparing to defend hometown turf in Chicago as American Airlines continues to ramp up its own presence at the Midwest hub.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) finalized a new use and land agreement (ULA) with its airline tenants, setting the stage for a 32-gate expansion.

Flights to and from the Eastern Caribbean are being restored after U.S. aviation authorities lifted temporary airspace restrictions imposed following U.S. military action in Venezuela.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

American Airlines expects to bolster its presence in international markets, on a fleet plan poised to support long-haul growth.

Spirit Airlines has agreed to transfer two gates at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to American Airlines in exchange for $30 million.

Alaska Airlines has secured slots at London Heathrow, paving the way for the carrier to launch its planned Seattle-London service in May 2026.

While not expecting impacts of the U.S. government shutdown to bleed over into 2026, American Airlines is keeping a close eye on the shorter term.

Carbon Analysis assesses the efficiency of three Oneworld alliance member carriers: American Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Oman Air.

December sees American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines each expanding their transpacific networks with new routes to Australia.

An American Airlines 737-800 overrun at DFW in February 2024 has been traced back to maintenance errors during a brake system upgrade, an NTSB report reveals.

U.S. lawmakers are pushing what the FAA said was not worth the cost: a broader application of Automated Dependent Surveillance Broadcast capabilities.

American Airlines, a longtime member of the U.S. Big Three, comes under scrutiny as its larger rivals widen the competitive gap.

American Airlines will fly its first international route utilizing the Airbus A321XLR between New York JFK and Edinburgh Airport.

Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport (MBJ) expects to reopen for limited commercial flights on Oct. 31, but seven gates will remain closed for repairs.

The third quarter traffic performance of the major U.S. carriers showed record-high revenue passenger kilometers for three of the four airline groups.

Embraer has begun work on its new Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility for commercial jets at Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas.

A bipartisan push by U.S. lawmakers to force the FAA to require ADS-B In continues to gain momentum.