American Airlines flight diverted after passenger assaults flight attendant over mask rule: Cops
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York allegedly attacked a flight attendant over a mask requirement. The flight to Southern California was diverted to Denver.
Southwest, American Airlines will comply with federal vaccine mandate despite Texas governor's order
Southwest Airlines says it will go against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest executive order and instead comply with President Joe Biden’s mandate requiring employees to be vaccinated.
American Airlines will require employee vaccinations
Fort Worth-based American Airlines will now require workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
House Transportation Committee hears from workers over increase in 'air rage' incidents
Airline workers said the number of intense, physical interactions with passengers is growing. Mostly over the TSA mask policy.
US sues to stop partnership between American Airlines, Jetblue
Government antitrust lawyers said Tuesday that the deal between the two airlines will reduce competition and lead to higher fares.
City of Grapevine, American Airlines hold event to remember those who lost their lives on 9/11
The city of Grapevine and American Airlines flight crew members gathered 20 years, to-the-minute, since terrorists attacked the United States on 9/11.
Several large North Texas employers say they will comply with COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Several large DFW employers have already said they plan to comply with the Biden Administration's new rules for vaccinations, where any company with 100 employees or more must require vaccinations or mandatory testing.
COVID-19 surge: Rising cases hurting airline ticket sales
The leading U.S. airlines say that the rise in COVID-19 cases is hurting ticket sales and pushing back the recovery of the travel industry.
American Airlines pilots’ union to picket at major airports
American Airlines pilots are protesting what they call mismanagement of the ramp-up in flight schedules. They say they are overworked, tired and fed up with the lack of accommodations they've dealt with to keep up with travel demand.
American Airlines ends COVID leave for unvaccinated workers
American Airlines will no longer offer paid pandemic time off for employees who get sick but are not vaccinated against COVID-19
North Texas flight attendants take self-defense class as sky rage incidents continue
The airline staff self-defense class has been around since 2005, but has gained in popularity recently due to the rise in bad behavior taking place on-board some flights.
Pentagon to compel commercial airlines to evacuate Afghans
The Defense Department will compel commercial airlines to help in the U.S. evacuation efforts of Afghans and American personnel.
Delta, American Airlines, Southwest will not mandate COVID-19 vaccine for employees
Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.
United Airlines to require U.S. employees to be vaccinated
United Airlines will require employees in the U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, perhaps sooner, joining a rising number of big corporations that are responding to a surge in virus cases. However, North Texas-based American and Southwest are not going that far just yet.
DFW Airport to add nine new gates, renovate Terminal C
DFW Airport board members approved a $139 million plan to add nine new gates to Terminals A and C.
Southwest, American post 2Q profits as air travel picks up
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines both posted second-quarter profits on Thursday thanks to generous federal pandemic relief that covers most of their labor costs.
Airlines continue staff recalls as concerns over Delta variant grow
A summer travel surge is prompting Fort Worth-based American Airlines to recall all flight attendants currently on extended voluntary leave.
Crowded flights and air travel delays could continue through the summer
At SFO, the airport duty manager says this holiday was the busiest travel period since the pandemic began.
When pressed for answers, American Airlines unable to give details about upcoming cancellations
There are lots of questions from summer travelers following American Airline's cancellation of thousands of flights over the next month.
American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights due to staffing shortages
Bad weather is only one reason why American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights over the holiday weekend. The Fort Worth-based airline also doesn't have enough staff to fill its schedule. The airline expects to issue more cancellations.