American Airlines flight avoids Hawaii mountain in 'expedited climb' after takeoff

American Airlines to pay $50 million penalty for mistreatment of disabled fliers

American Airlines’ stock falls after $50 million settlement with DOT over mistreatment of disabled passengers.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

American Airlines fined $50M over wheelchair access, damage

The Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a $50 million penalty to American Airlines on Wednesday for mistreating passengers with disabilities. The agency alleges the company provided improper ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

American Airlines Fined $50 Million Over Treatment of Passengers With Disabilities

The carrier said its mishandling rate for wheelchairs and scooters has dropped by 20% in recent years as it invests in new equipment and practices.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

American Airlines Cracks Down on ‘Gate Lice’ With New Boarding System

American Airlines is testing a technology platform that will produce a sound when a passenger attempts to board a flight ahead of the assigned group.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

Here’s Why the American Airlines Brand Hit Turbulence This Week

Days after the carrier got praised in the press and on social media for battling early boarding cheaters, the airline was shamed and fined for its poor treatment of disabled passengers.

Business - Inc. - October 24

American Airlines tests boarding technology that audibly shames line cutters

American Airlines is testing a new technology at three airports across the country during the boarding process that aims to cut down on passengers who try to jump the line

Tech - ABC News - October 27

American Airlines Just Made a Big Announcement and (Most) People Will Be Very Happy

‘Gate lice’ crowding the boarding area annoy both agents and fellow flyers. American Airlines is finally doing something about them.

Business - Inc. - October 27

American Airlines tests boarding technology that calls out line cutters

Technology tested at three airports alerts gate agents with audible sound if person scans ticket before assigned group. American Airlines is testing a new technology at three airports across the ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Man allegedly pummels sleeping United Airlines passenger in bloody mid-flight attack

A man is accused of viciously attacking a sleeping passenger on a United Airlines flight Monday afternoon, leaving him bloody and bruised, federal authorities said.

US Airlines Have New Rules on Refunds for Canceled Flights. Here’s What to Know

The way airlines refund or compensate you for flight delays and cancellations has changed. So have policies on misplaced luggage and fees for in-flight Wi-Fi that doesn't work.

Tech - Wired - November 8

US flights to Haiti halted for month after attacks

America's aviation regulator suspends US flights to the country after three gun attacks on planes.

‘DJT’ stock climbs again after Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group are up 7% in premarket trades.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Missing woman found with snake bite after six days in mountains

Lovisa Sjoberg disappeared after driving into the mountains to take photographs.

Chevron’s stock climbs after a triple beat of profit, revenue and production

Chevron’s stock rallies after earnings and production beat expectations, and a record amount of cash was returned to shareholders.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Manchester United stock climbs after Ruben Amorim announced as manager

Shares of Manchester United Ltd. are up 2.5% on Friday after the club announced Ruben Amorim as its new head coach.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Mountain Fire in Southern California 0% contained after growing incredibly fast

The Mountain Fire is 0% contained and has scorched about 14,000 acres in Southern California since erupting Wednesday with hundreds of firefighters battling the blaze in areas near Los Angeles. CBS ...

After California Mountain Fire, Residents Return to Find Homes Reduced to Rubble

The Mountain fire has torn through more than 20,000 acres and destroyed more than 130 structures in Ventura County. “It’s just devastating,” one resident said.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Teen kayaker rescued after spending 12 hours treading water off Hawaii

A 17-year-old kayaker spent nearly 12 hours treading water and clinging to his kayak Wednesday after becoming separated from his high school paddling group, the U.S.

Teen kayaker rescued after spending 12 hours lost at sea off Hawaii's coast

A 17-year-old kayaker spent about 12 hours clinging to his kayak after becoming separated from his high school group, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Coast Guard video shows the moment he was ...

Father and sons rescued after boat capsizes seven miles off Hawaii coast

A terrifying scene unfolded in Hawaii as a father and his two young sons clung to their capsized boat. The Coast Guard rescued them five hours after their mayday call. None were hurt, though they ...

American Airlines reports big profit beat and best load factor in 11 years

American Airlines beat earnings expectations and raised its full-year outlook, as load factor improved to the highest level seen in 11 years.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Digested week: Obama fan-boys Eminem, American Airlines gets tough on ‘gate lice’

Plus: Trump alleges foreign interference in the election while an Aussie hiker gives us all something to smile about. Friends in New York with non-American accents are careful not to go canvassing ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

India’s airline industry in chaos after 90 hoax bomb threats in a week

Authorities yet to uncover source and motive of surge in fake bomb threats, as dozens of planes forced to reroute. A reported 90 hoax bomb threats have been made against Indian airlines in the past ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

U.S. airlines halt travel to Haiti after shots fired at planes

Major U.S. airlines have canceled trips to Haiti after two planes coming from Fort Lauderdale and New York were shot at. CBS News Miami's Tania Francois reports.

Dog dies on Alaska Air flight after downgrade to coach, lawsuit alleges

Pet owner claims his French bulldog died as a direct result of the airline moving him from first class to coach just before takeoff.

Auburn basketball players' flight diverted after mid-air fight

A chartered jet carrying the Auburn University men's basketball team was forced to turn around after the pilot reported that two players had gotten into a fight. The Tigers were set to play the ...

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