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Boeing 737 MAX returns to skies with media on board following 20-month ban

American Airlines Chief Executive Doug Parker said on Instagram he had flown on the MAX with his wife and airline colleagues on Tuesday "with the utmost peace of mind"

Airlines face 'mission of the century' in shipping coronavirus vaccines

United Airlines Holdings Inc. has begun flights to ready Pfizer's vaccine for distribution if it receives regulatory approval, said a person familiar with the matter

American Airlines plans flights with Boeing 737 Max by year-end

Before long, American Airlines might find out how many travellers are reluctant to fly on the Boeing 737 Max.

American, United Airlines to lay off 32,000 as US aid talks drag on

The job cuts ramp up the pressure on Mnuchin and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as they haggle over an economic relief plan, with Democrats calling for $2.2 trillion

Covid-19 impact: At least 19,000 American Airlines workers to be furloughed

At least 19,000 American Airlines workers will be furloughed from Thursday, the Texas-based airline said in a statement, adding that it would reverse the move if Congress reaches a deal to extend aid.

American Airlines starting 19,000 furloughs as bailout hopes fade

American Airlines Chief Executive Doug Parker told employees in a letter that he stood ready to reverse the furloughs if a deal was reached

American Airlines will suspend flights to 15 US cities amid aid debate

American said it will cancel just over 700 flights in October to and from those 15 airports but warned it could make additional cuts or could reconsider if Congress provides additional assistance

American Airlines warns 25,000 workers could lose jobs over falling demand

'The number of layoffs or furloughs could be lower if enough workers take buyouts or accept partially paid leave for up to two years'

American Airlines threatens to cancel some overdue Boeing Max orders

The situation underscores the strain facing airlines during the coronavirus pandemic

Furloughs at US legacy airlines could help low-cost carriers like Southwest

Labor will be the biggest single cost for airlines struggling to weather the coronavirus crisis that has crushed air travel demand

Major airlines urge US Treasury to disburse assistance of $58 bn quickly

In a letter dated Saturday and seen by Reuters, carriers wrote that "given the urgent and immediate need, it is essential that these funds be disbursed as soon as possible."

American Airlines-Qantas joint venture wins final approval from US DOT

The deal will allow the airlines to coordinate planning, pricing, sales and frequent flyer programmes, with new options and customer service improvements

American Airlines will end partnerships with Qatar and Etihad Airways

Breaking up the partnerships is the latest twist in a fight between the US, Middle Eastern airlines