The Boeing jet already sitting in American Airlines' fleet that could quietly replace its 47 oldest widebodies

There's a clear front-runner in this order, and it's not the Airbus.

How American Airlines' 51-suite Boeing 787-9P rewrites the math of ultra-long-haul routes

Can profitability really come from slashing economy seats? American Airlines' 787-9P shows exactly how pushing premium can make excellent revenue.
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American Airlines seeks to close profit gap; widebody order

American Airlines (AA, Dallas/Fort Worth) is pursuing a long-term strategy to narrow its profitability gap with rivals Delta ...

I flew American in economy from Dallas to New York. The plane had a tablet-holder instead of seatback screens and I prefer it that way.

American has installed tablet holders on many of its narrowbody planes. It's not a fan-favorite, but I like it.

American Airlines CEO lays out his vision to close a more than $3 billion profit gap

The carrier is working on improving reliability, investing in more premium seats and lounges, and considering Boeing and Airbus for a new wide-body plane order.
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American Airlines launches 'recliner in the sky' luxury service from DFW to several international destinations

DALLAS — American Airlines' new luxury offering from DFW Airport has taken flight. The Fort Worth-based airline this week started its daily direct service on the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to ...
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American Airlines is changing how some of its planes look — both inside and out

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sporting silver with a bright orange lightning bolt and a bald eagle, the "Flagship DFW" is in honor of the first-ever air travel ...
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A major US airline bats 1,000 with its new SC-built Boeing 787

NORTH CHARLESTON — Four decades after its first jet touched down at Charleston International, American Airlines marked a fresh milestone at the Lowcountry airport by flying away with its 1,000th ...