American Airlines preparing for busiest travel day ever at DFW Airport

Over the next five days, travelers could to set an all-time record for Independence Day travel nationwide. American Airlines expects one of those days to be its single busiest day ever at DFW Airport.

8 Black men removed from American Airlines flight for 'body odor,' lawsuit claims

American Airlines is facing a discrimination lawsuit after eight Black men - all of whom had flown separately - were removed from a flight over "body odor" complaints.

Bette Nash, world's longest-serving flight attendant, dies at 88

Bette Nash got her first job as a flight attendant in 1957 and experienced major changes in the aviation industry during her career.

American Airlines backtracks after lawyers blame girl, 9, for not seeing hidden camera in bathroom

The airline's attorneys wrote in an answer to the lawsuit involving the 9-year-old from Austin, “She knew or should have known [the compromised lavatory] contained a visible and illuminated recording device." But now, the airline says its outside legal counsel "made an error in the filing."

American Airlines flight attendants picket at DFW Airport

American Airlines flight attendants are picketing at DFW Airport and other airports across the country as they fight for a new contract.

Southwest will limit hiring and drop 4 airports after loss. American Airlines posts 1Q loss as well

Both Southwest and American Airlines reported first-quarter losses Thursday. Demand for travel remains strong, including among business flyers, but airlines are dealing with higher labor costs, and delays in aircraft deliveries are limiting their ability to add more flights.

DFW Airport falls to No. 3 on list of world’s busiest airports

DFW Airport is no longer the second-busiest airport in the world thanks to a resurgence of international air travel.

A big airline is relaxing its pet policy to let owners bring the companion and a rolling carry-on

American Airlines is easing a restriction in its pet policy. For years, people with a small pet could only bring one other thing into the cabin — a small personal item that fits under their seat.

American Airlines orders 260 new planes, including Boeing Max jets

American Airlines purchased 260 planes – including a significant number of Boeing's largest 737 Max airplane – in an effort to boost its domestic and short-haul international network and expand its first-class seating. 

American Airlines raises checked luggage fees

Previously, the checked bag fee for domestic flights was a flat $30 at the counter and online. Now,that cost is going up.

American Airlines plane runs off runway at DFW Airport

Federal investigators are trying to figure out why an American Airlines passenger jet ran off the end of a runway at DFW Airport over the weekend.

DFW Airport approves final plan to build Terminal F

With the final plans approved, construction on DFW Airport's sixth terminal could begin as soon as this month.