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Ciao Italia! American Airlines to offer largest-ever schedule to Italy in 2025

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  • American will expand its European network in summer 2025 with additional routes to Venice (VCE) and Naples (NAP) in Italy.
  • American will also expand service to Rome (FCO) for summer.
  • Together with oneworld® partners, customers have more ways to travel seamlessly to global destinations on their summer vacations.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Start packing for next summer with more flights to Italy on American Airlines than ever before. Beginning May 2025, American will increase flights to Rome (FCO), Naples (NAP) and Venice (VCE).

“As Italy continues to remain popular for summertime travel, American is making it easier than ever for customers to shop, dine or unwind in their favorite destinations,” said Brian Znotins, American’s Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning. “Whether reveling in the history of Rome or relaxing on a beach on the Mediterranean, American’s network will offer more ways for customers to plan their perfect itinerary.”

Tickets will be available for purchase starting Nov. 4 on aa.com and American’s mobile app.

Experience la dolce vita in Italy

Building upon its new NAP service that launched this year, American will become the only airline flying nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to NAP in 2025. The airline will offer more seats to NAP than any other U.S. airline, giving customers comprehensive access to the gateway to mouthwatering cuisine, historical ruins and the sunshine of the Amalfi Coast.

American will offer its first-ever nonstop flight from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to VCE starting June 5. Complementing existing service from Philadelphia (PHL), the airline will offer convenient one-stop connections to VCE from more than 230 destinations in North America.

The timeless appeal of Rome will be easier to visit with expanded summer service from Miami (MIA) and PHL. Announced in September, American’s new service between MIA and FCO will now start in June instead of July as previously announced. And, complementing daily year-round service from PHL, American will operate a second daily summer flight to FCO. American will operate flights from FCO to more destinations in the United States than any other U.S. airline, giving customers the flexibility to choose a schedule that gets them where they want to go when they want to go.

Departure Airport Arrival Airport Service Notes Aircraft Type
Chicago (ORD) Naples (NAP) Daily service will begin May 6 Boeing 787-8
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Venice (VCE) Daily service will begin June 5 Boeing 787-8
Miami (MIA) Rome (FCO) Daily service will begin June 5 Boeing 777-200
Philadelphia (PHL) Rome (FCO) Second daily service will begin June 5 Boeing 787-9 and 787-8

Explore more of Europe with our partners

Together with American’s joint business partners, customers will have more ways to explore their familiar favorites or new neighborhoods across Europe and beyond. Next year, American will expand service to partner hubs with additional daily flights from DFW and MIA to London (LHR) and new service between ORD and Madrid (MAD). Thanks to these partnerships, customers can create seamless itineraries to more than 175 destinations in Europe.

American recently announced additional nonstop service to Europe, including resuming service to Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI), next year. The airline will also launch more flights to Athens, Greece (ATH), and Milan (MXP) next year.

About American Airlines Group
As a leading global airline, American Airlines offers thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a founding member of the oneworld® alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. Learn more about what’s happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines. To Care for People on Life’s Journey®.

Coming soon: American Airlines AAdvantage members will enjoy streamlined security through TSA partnership

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FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines AAdvantage® members will soon enjoy a streamlined process at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport security checkpoints through TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID.

In the months ahead, eligible members who choose to enroll will be able to move through security in select airports with ease as part of the airline’s partnership with TSA. After an identity match compares a customer’s image to their existing passport photo, the customer will be able to move through the security checkpoint hands-free.

“We want to give our customers an easy experience while they move through every point of their travel journey, and the airport is a big part of that,” said Kim Cisek, American’s Vice President of Customer Experience. “Introducing this option will help customers move more seamlessly from the airport lobby through TSA security to enjoy the next step in their travel.”

Making travel easier for AAdvantage members

Before travel, AAdvantage® members will be prompted to opt in by providing the following to confirm their eligibility:

  • AAdvantage® number
  • Valid U.S. passport information
  • Known Traveler Number (KTN)

Members will only have to renew enrollment once per year and can opt out at any time. AAdvantage® members will receive more information about launch location and timing in the future.

About American Airlines Group
As a leading global airline, American Airlines offers thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a founding member of the oneworld® alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. Learn more about what’s happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines. To Care for People on Life’s Journey®.

¡A bailar! American Airlines is the official airline sponsor of the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®

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American Airlines is proud to announce it is the official airline partner of the Latin GRAMMY Awards®, which is celebrating its 25th Anniversary by returning to the place The Latin Recording Academy calls home, where the journey commenced and its headquarters remain.

The Latin GRAMMY Awards®, taking place Nov. 14, are the preeminent international honor and the only peer-selected award celebrating excellence in Latin music worldwide.

“American is excited for the return of the Latin GRAMMYs to Miami, our leading international gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean,” said Juan Carlos Liscano, American’s Vice President of Miami Hub Operations. “We look forward to welcoming attendees to Miami International Airport, where American offers up to 400 daily nonstop flights, with 170 flights to more than 70 Latin American and Caribbean destinations, including Mexico, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Argentina and Brazil.”

To commemorate this milestone anniversary, American is launching a sweepstakes for AAdvantage® members for the chance to win two tickets to the Latin GRAMMY Awards® and 60,000 AAdvantage® miles. Members can enter for the chance to win by providing their AAdvantage® number and contact details. Those who are not AAdvantage® members can enroll for free before entering the sweepstakes. Entries close at 11:59 p.m. CST Nov. 7, and a winner will be notified on or around Nov. 8.

Celebrating Latino culture in Miami

American commemorates the milestone year throughout the airport with:

  • A custom art installation at Miami International Airport will honor current and past Latin GRAMMY Award® nominees and offer a unique photo opportunity.
  • Music from the nominees and past winners will play in front of La Carreta near gate D38 Nov. 10–13 from 4 to 8 p.m.
  • A specialty cocktail, El Viajero, featuring American’s newest lounge partner Don Francisco Coffee, will be available Nov. 12–17 at the Admirals Club® lounges located at gates D15 and D30.

Highlighting partners throughout the journey

As the Latin GRAMMY Awards® celebrate Latin music, American will celebrate its relationships with brands they partner with, such as:

  • Celebrity esthetician Joanna Vargas, whose skincare brand is inspired by her Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, currently provides two products in American’s rotating amenity kit program.
  • Ostrichpillow, co-founded by Spanish CEO Pablo Carrascal, provides a comfortable and restful journey on American, with the Nimbus Pillow in Premium Economy.
  • Don Francisco’s Coffee will bring a fresh cafecito brew to select Admirals Club® lounges in the Northeast, Southeast and Florida regions.

Music is part of la Hispanidad, or Latinos’ culture identity, and through its sponsorship of the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, American is proud to showcase how it connects families and wanderlusters to various countries and cities across Latin America and the Caribbean while also exposing them to various travel experiences.

Fostering meaningful connections in the community

American proudly supports the Latin community by building strong partnerships and participating in events that strengthen the community. Earlier this year, the airline worked with Carter’s Kids to build a playground benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Miami-Dade. American’s partnership with Glasswing International includes volunteer events in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, impacting more than 3,000 students through educational support. These efforts allow the airline to create access and awareness to careers in aviation for all, ensuring a brighter future for generations to come.

American Airlines Technical Operations, Fleet Service, Cargo and Central Load Planning team members ratify new agreement

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FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines team members represented by the TWU-IAM Association today ratified a new, 27-month contract extension, bringing economic improvements, including meaningful increases in pay rates, to its more than 35,000 Technical Operations, Fleet Service, Cargo and Central Load Planning team members.

“With this new agreement, our TWU-IAM Association-represented team members join their colleagues who have all approved new agreements that underscore American’s commitment to ensuring our team is paid well and competitively,” said American’s CEO Robert Isom. “I’d like to thank both the Association and company negotiating teams for seeing the important win this contract extension is for our team and for working to reach a deal — one that ensures our team is paid among the best in the industry — so quickly.”

About American Airlines Group
As a leading global airline, American Airlines offers thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a founding member of the oneworld® alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. Learn more about what’s happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines. To Care for People on Life’s Journey®.

American Airlines and Florida Memorial University partner to expand access to aviation careers

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    $150K grant from American Airlines to support Florida Memorial University’s Wayman Aviation Academy

FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines is proud to announce its donation of a $150,000 grant to Florida Memorial University (FMU) in support of the school’s Wayman Aviation Academy, which provides access to careers in aviation for underrepresented students and develops top aviation talent. The contribution furthers American’s mission to create awareness and access to opportunities in aviation.

“We are thrilled to partner with Florida Memorial University and support the Wayman Aviation Academy,” said Christina Flores, Managing Director of Global Talent Acquisition at American. “Through this grant and our continued engagement, we are committed to ensuring the next generation of aviation professionals reflects our customers and the communities we serve.”

This partnership aligns with key goals for American and FMU, including:

  • Supporting the Wayman Aviation Academy: The $150,000 grant will help fund new initiatives, equipment and training opportunities, ensuring students receive cutting-edge education and resources.
  • Increased access to top talent: FMU will offer American increased engagement with its aviation program and affiliate university programs, creating a direct channel for top talent in aviation.
  • Building brand preference: American aims to establish itself as a preferred employer among FMU students and alums by offering career development opportunities and access to industry professionals.
  • Future career opportunities: The partnership will provide American a pipeline for interns and early-career professionals, focusing on pilots and management roles.

“Florida Memorial University is committed to preparing our aviation students with the training needed to compete in all aspects within the aviation industry,” said Interim FMU President William McCormick. “We are invigorated by the generosity of American Airlines and their commitment to FMU, which will assist our university in amplifying our students’ essential skills in addition to creating career opportunities and access to industry professionals.”

The partnership builds on American’s existing engagement with FMU students. The American campus team and Miami International Airport (MIA) Flight Chief office have developed strong relationships with FMU, providing mentorship, campus visits and base tours to enhance student experiences.

About American Airlines Group
As a leading global airline, American Airlines offers thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a founding member of the oneworld® alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. Learn more about what’s happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines. To Care for People on Life’s Journey®.

About Florida Memorial University
Founded in 1879, Florida Memorial University is the only Historically Black College and University in South Florida. FMU is a private, coeducational, culturally diverse institution that offers 26 undergraduate programs, four graduate programs, and several professional programs. FMU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). FMU programs are accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International, the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, the Florida Department of Education, and the Council on Social Work Education. FMU has a competitive Inter-Collegiate Athletics program, more than 40 clubs and organizations, and its ROAR Marching Band is ranked number one in Division II among HBCUs. Please visit www.fmuniv.edu to learn more about the university.

American Airlines customers achieve record contribution to 2024 Stand Up To Cancer campaign

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FORT WORTH, Texas — Through this year’s annual fundraising campaign with Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C), American Airlines raised more than $4.3 million for innovative and life-saving cancer research, the most successful fundraising campaign the airline has completed since joining forces with SU2C in 2016.

Stand Up To Cancer enables scientific breakthroughs by funding collaborative, multidisciplinary and multi-institutional scientific cancer research teams and investigators. Over its eight-year collaboration, American has raised more than $31 million to benefit SU2C and its mission to raise awareness and fund research to detect and treat cancers with the aspiration to cure all patients.

“It’s truly humbling to see the generosity of our team members and customers who came together to raise more than $4.3 million in the fight against cancer,” said Ron DeFeo, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at American. “We are proud to play a role in supporting SU2C’s critical mission and facilitating the largest single campaign contribution to Stand Up To Cancer since the launch of our collaboration in 2016.”

Since the campaign kicked off Aug. 15, customers earned 25 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles for every dollar donated. Additionally, anyone who used their American Airlines AAdvantage® Mastercard® credit card when donating earned 50 AAdvantage® bonus miles per dollar, up to $3 million in total donations.

American also supported SU2C throughout the six-week campaign through various initiatives. The campaign kicked off with a powerful public service announcement featuring SU2C celebrity ambassador Rosario Dawson alongside American team members affected by cancer.

To further highlight the campaign and give customers an opportunity to support its important cause, American launched a limited-edition SU2C specialty amenity kit created in collaboration with sustainable fashion brand Raven + Lily.

American team members whose lives were impacted by cancer also participated in an on-field recognition at a Texas Rangers baseball game and a Chicago Cubs baseball game. Each game featured a SU2C Placard Moment™, where audience members and players took a moment to recognize who they were standing up for.

Throughout the campaign, American also highlighted inspiring stories, including the friendship between a team member and a customer that started at an Admirals club. The friends, whose relationship spans 30 years, supported each other through their cancer journeys.

“Within our lifetime, cures for some cancers are not only possible, but likely; and together with American Airlines and their generous customers, we are closer to making that future a reality,” said Rusty Robertson, Co-Founder of Stand Up To Cancer. “We are so grateful to American Airlines for standing with us to find answers to cancer’s most urgent challenges and for bringing hope to those who need it now.”

American Airlines is committed to caring for people on life’s journey. For more information about the ways American gives back to the community, visit aa.com/letgoodtakeflight.

About American Airlines Group

As a leading global airline, American Airlines offers thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a founding member of the oneworld® alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. Learn more about what’s happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines. To Care for People on Life’s Journey®.

American Airlines reports third-quarter 2024 financial results

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FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today reported its third-quarter 2024 financial results, including:

  • Record third-quarter revenue of $13.6 billion.
  • Third-quarter net loss of $149 million, or ($0.23) per share. Excluding net special items1, third-quarter net income of $205 million, or $0.30 per diluted share.
  • Led U.S. network carriers in third-quarter completion factor.
  • Ended the third quarter with $11.8 billion of total available liquidity.
  • On track to reduce total debt2 from peak levels by $15 billion by year-end 2025.
  • Full-year adjusted earnings per diluted share3 expected to be between $1.35 and $1.60.

“The American Airlines team continues to focus on running a reliable operation and managing costs across the airline,” said American’s CEO Robert Isom. “We have taken aggressive action to reset our sales and distribution strategy and reengage the business travel community, which we’re confident will improve our revenue performance over time. We have heard great feedback from travel agencies and corporate customers as we work to rebuild the foundation of our commercial strategy and make it easy for customers to do business with American.”

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Sales and distribution strategy

American continues to evolve its sales and distribution strategy to address feedback from corporate and agency partners and regain lost share. In the third quarter, the airline renegotiated competitive contracts with a majority of the largest travel agencies and many of its top corporate customers, reintroduced Corporate Experience benefits for corporate travelers, and increased support for corporate and agency customers by adding sales account managers and sales support staff.

Operational performance

The American Airlines team demonstrated its continued resilience in the third quarter by quickly recovering from several irregular operations events, most notably the CrowdStrike outage and Hurricanes Debby and Helene. Despite the impact of these events, the American team delivered strong operational results in the third quarter, including the highest completion factor among U.S. network carriers and delivering the airline’s highest third-quarter load factor since the merger of American and US Airways in 2013.

Financial performance

American delivered earnings results ahead of prior guidance. The company produced record third-quarter revenue of $13.6 billion, an increase of 1.2% year over year. On a GAAP basis, the company produced an operating margin of 0.7% in the quarter. Excluding the impact of net special items1, the company produced an adjusted operating margin of 4.7% in the quarter.

Balance sheet and liquidity

American continued to strengthen its balance sheet in the third quarter by reducing total debt2 by approximately $360 million. The company is more than $13 billion toward its goal of reducing total debt2 by $15 billion by the end of 2025. The company ended the quarter with approximately $11.8 billion of total available liquidity, comprised of cash and short-term investments plus undrawn capacity under revolving credit and other facilities.

Guidance and investor update

Based on present demand trends, the current fuel price forecast and excluding the impact of special items, the company expects its fourth-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings per diluted share3 to be between $0.25 and $0.50. The company now expects its full-year 2024 adjusted earnings per diluted share3 to be between $1.35 and $1.60.

For additional financial forecasting detail, please refer to the company’s investor update, furnished with this press release with the SEC on Form 8-K. This filing is also available at aa.com/investorrelations.

Conference call and webcast details

The company will conduct a live audio webcast of its financial results conference call at 7:30 a.m. CT today. The call will be available to the public on a listen-only basis at aa.com/investorrelations. An archive of the webcast will be available through Nov. 24.

Notes

See the accompanying notes in the financial tables section of this press release for further explanation, including a reconciliation of all GAAP to non-GAAP financial information and the calculation of free cash flow.

  1. The company recognized $354 million of net special items in the third quarter after the effect of taxes, which principally included one-time charges resulting from the ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement with the company’s mainline flight attendants.
  2. All references to total debt include debt, finance and operating lease liabilities and pension obligations.
  3. Adjusted earnings per diluted share guidance excludes the impact of net special items. The company is unable to reconcile certain forward-looking information to GAAP as the nature or amount of net special items cannot be determined at this time.

Financial results

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About American Airlines Group
As a leading global airline, American Airlines offers thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a founding member of the oneworld® alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. Learn more about what’s happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines. To Care for People on Life’s Journey®.

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Certain of the statements contained in this report should be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “continue,” “seek,” “target,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “if current trends continue,” “optimistic,” “forecast” and other similar words. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the company’s plans, objectives, expectations, intentions, estimates and strategies for the future, and other statements that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are based on the company’s current objectives, beliefs and expectations, and they are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and financial position and timing of certain events to differ materially from the information in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those set forth herein as well as in the company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 (especially in Part I, Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors), and other risks and uncertainties listed from time to time in the company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Additionally, there may be other factors of which the company is not currently aware that may affect matters discussed in the forward-looking statements and may also cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed. The company does not assume any obligation to publicly update or supplement any forward-looking statement to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting these forward-looking statements other than as required by law. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof or as of the dates indicated in the statement.

Open Sky for Autism provides special-needs families with lifelike air-travel practice – KABC

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PACOIMA, Calif. (KABC) — Taking a family trip can be challenging for any parent – but it can be especially tough for families of children with autism or other special needs. One local company is making things a little easier, by giving parents and kids a lifelike experience on a plane before it ever takes off.

This is 11-year-old Brady Riordan’s first Air Hollywood flight. With his family, he checks in and goes through a security checkpoint

His dad, Vince Riordan, keeps a close eye on Brady because he’s actually more worried about this flying experience than Brady is.

“There’s a lot going on that we have to manage and everything,” Riordan said. “And I also have the other worries about him. He is always kind of looking around and darting off.”

Brady hasn’t been on a plane since he was a baby. He has autism.

Darlene Hanson of Reach Services said, “They’re nervous. And if you have autism, oftentimes predictability is a difficult thing.”

It all feels real, but it’s a simulation courtesy Talaat Captan, owner of Air Hollywood, a famed airplane mock-up studio used in Hollywood movies.

Captan said he once witnessed a child with autism struggle at the airport.

“It was a really challenging day for these people. They had to be turned back and go home and they couldn’t fly,” Captan said.

So he developed Open Sky for Autism. It’s a realistic journey designed for those with special needs and their families.

“If you’re going through TSA and you can’t take your shoes off today, that’s okay,” Hanson said, “The family knows then that’s what we have to practice. That’s what this is about.

After takeoff, the plane hits rough weather. Brady looks around as the plane shakes with turbulence.

Real-life flight attendants, TSA workers and pilots add to the effect. They come here to teach and to learn.

“The families also get an opportunity to learn about the rules and things that can be flexible in the airport and in a flying situation,” Hanson said.

Going through security, the in-flight safety demonstrations, and the turbulence are all very important lessons. But probably the most valuable lesson families learn is how to deal with waiting.

“A lot of waiting is very important because we want them to wait,” said Captan.

It pays off. Many families report successful travels.

“We realistically want to go to Hawaii some day,” Riordan said.

Open Sky for Autism boards four to five times a year and the experience is free. To learn, more go to www.airhollywood.com/events/open-sky-for-autism.

United Airlines to launch nonstop flight between North America and Cape Town, South Africa

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