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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 to shame boarding line cutters with new technology

American Airlines plans to roll out the new technology to 100 airports across the country.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

American Airlines fined $50M for violating disability laws

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced a $50 million fine against American Airlines for its alleged mistreatment of passengers with disabilities, which the department said in ...

American Airlines lifts 2024 profit forecast after sales strategy shift, posts third-quarter loss

American Airlines raised its profit forecast for the year as CEO Robert Isom said the company's sales strategy shift earlier this year is paying off.

Business - CNBC - October 24

American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Travelers Using Wheelchairs

The Transportation Department issued the fine after an investigation revealed “cases of unsafe physical assistance that at times resulted in injuries and undignified treatment of wheelchair users.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

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

American Airlines adds oat milk creamer to menu after PETA campaign

Animal welfare activists have pushed airlines to offer vegan creamer options, arguing that benefits cows and passengers.

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 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

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

An American Airlines flight departing Hawaii was hastily ordered to make an “expedited climb” to avoid crashing into mountainous terrain on Wednesday.

American Airlines pilots told to make 'expedited climb' to avoid Hawaii mountains

American Airlines pilots were told to make an “expedited climb” to avoid crashing into Hawaiian mountains Wednesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). An air traffic ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

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

American Airlines' new system cracks down on passengers trying to board plane early

American Airlines has been testing a new boarding system in Tuscon and two other airports that prevents passengers from trying to board before their group is called. American will add the system to ...

Passengers duct tape man who allegedly tried to open door during American Airlines flight

A group of passengers on board an American Airlines flight restrained and tied up a passenger with duct tape after he allegedly tried to open an aircraft door mid-flight.

American Airlines expanding technology, cracking down on line cutting ahead of holiday travel

American Airlines is bolstering its technology to ensure that passengers board only when their assigned group is called as airports prepare for holiday travel, the airline announced in a release ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

Buy British? My unpatriotic portfolio shame

Should I be denounced for spurning UK domestic assets?

World - Financial Times - October 23

Marina: 'It's important to take the shame from bulimia'

The singer tells the BBC about her new poetry book, and why she decided to write about bulimia.

The Church of England is beset by shame and division. Can it survive?

After Justin Welby’s resignation and the John Smyth abuse scandal, critics say a reckoning can no longer be avoided. The resignation last week of the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby , has ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

‘It’s a very ugly American trait’: I cried foul when basic-economy passengers grabbed premium-economy seats. The airline has finally shown me respect.

“That woman and her mother were selfish and self-interested, and believed that they were entitled to get those seats.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 11

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