American Airlines has expanded its cargo schedule in May to provide 140 weekly flights to 15 cities in Asia Pacific, Europe and the Caribbean, up from 80 flights last week. New destinations include daily flights between Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Hong Kong (HKG); and weekly flights from DFW and Beijing (PEK); DFW Chicago (ORD) and Paris (CDG); ORD and London Heathrow (LHR); Philadelphia (PHL) and Rome (FCO); PHL and San Juan (SJU), and PHL and Zurich (ZRH). For more than 75 years, cargo … [Read more...] about American Airlines continues its pioneering history with expanded cargo operations
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Airlines likely to be smaller post-COVID, says GlobalData
Following recent announcements made by several airlines, speculation has grown that some of the world’s largest airlines will shrink: Nick Wyatt, Head of R&A and Travel & Tourism at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view on the situation: “Announcements made over the last week or so point in one direction: airlines will become smaller – at least in the short-to-mid-term. “Some high-profile names have come to the conclusion that … [Read more...] about Airlines likely to be smaller post-COVID, says GlobalData
American Airlines transports critical supplies to US
At American Airlines, caring for people extends beyond the airplane. In times of need, American is there to care for the communities we serve. The airline is expanding its cargo-only operation this month to provide more than 5.5 million pounds of capacity to transport critical goods each week between the U.S. and Europe, Asia and Latin America. These flights will help transport life-saving medical supplies and materials to the U.S., including personal protective equipment and … [Read more...] about American Airlines transports critical supplies to US
American Airlines appoints new President Cargo and Vice President International Operations
American Airlines announced that Rick Elieson, President of Cargo, has been named as President Cargo and Vice President International Operations. In this expanded role, Elieson will continue to lead the Cargo division and assumes the leadership of American’s international airport operations in 60 countries. He takes over International Operations from Jim Butler, who was recently named as Senior Vice President – Airport Operations and Cargo. All airline operations were reorganized under Butler … [Read more...] about American Airlines appoints new President Cargo and Vice President International Operations
American Airlines opens new gates at DFW Airport
American Airlines, the world’s largest airline, opened 15 new gates in the Terminal E satellite at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), supporting more than 100 daily regional flights for American Eagle service. The completely renovated space includes refreshed ticket counters and gate areas as well as new ramp lighting, moving walkways, elevators and escalators. Later this summer, American will also open a new Admirals Club in Terminal E, and the satellite terminal will be home to … [Read more...] about American Airlines opens new gates at DFW Airport
Italian team wins in American Airlines
A team of Italians from American Airlines who resides in Milan won the company’s customer cup for the first quarter of 2018. It has been ten years, since the airline started connecting New York and Milan. There are plans set in place for expansion of the airlines’ presence in Milan’s Malpensa Airport. In a ceremony at the airport, teams from both sides of the airline's business were rewarded for meeting and exceeding targets set. For the passenger team, departure … [Read more...] about Italian team wins in American Airlines
