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Laptop catches fire on US flight, pilot reports
An American Airlines flight filled with smoke after a passenger's laptop caught fire mid-flight, resulting in burn injuries.
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American Airlines to add seatback screens, bigger first class in race to catch up to Delta and United
Seatback screens are returning to more than 800 narrowbody jets as American Airlines alters its cabin strategy.
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2 planes with the same flight number avoid possible disaster thanks to quick-thinking controller
A disaster was avoided over Phoenix after two planes shared the exact same flight number.
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United reportedly approached Delta Air Lines about a potential merger
United Airlines reportedly targeted both Delta and American Airlines in a pursuit of a mega-merger before airline M&A activity stalled.
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American Airlines passenger accused of stealing fellow first class traveler’s seat because hers was broken
An American Airlines passenger is accused of taking a sleeping traveler's first-class seat after discovering her own seat would not recline.
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American Airlines brings grab-and-go lounge to New York's JFK
American Airlines has launched Provisions by Admirals Club, a new grab-and-go lounge concept at New York's JFK Airport.