American Airlines

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    Phoenix: American Airlines Engine Failure at Sky Harbor

    What: American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-82 en route from Phoenix,AZ to Dallas Ft. Worth,TX (USA)
    Where: Phoenix
    When: Sep 24 2010
    Who: 147 passengers 5 crew
    Why: American Airlines flight AA-806 was on the tarmac, and taking off when the pilot rejected takeoff due to engine failure. The engine scattered debris on the runway, requiring runway 7L to be shut down for cleanup by ground crews. The plane returned safely to the terminal. No injuries were reported. No indication of whether passengers were rebooked or provided an alternative flight.

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    American Airlines and American Eagle Add More Service to and From Mexico

    American Also Will Expand Its Existing Codeshare Relationship With Alaska Airlines On Flights Between West Coast and Mexico

    FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire/ — American Airlines and its regional affiliate, American Eagle, are increasing their service to and from Mexico. American said the additional service is a result of increased demand, in part related to the suspension of flights by Mexicana Airlines on Aug. 11.

    Here are the new flights to be operated by American Airlines:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth – Mexico City – currently 4 daily round trips, increasing to 5 on Nov. 18.
    • Miami – Mexico City – currently 3 daily round trips, increasing to 4 on Nov. 18.
    • Miami – Cancun – currently 4 daily round trips on weekdays and 5 daily round trips on weekends, increasing to 5 every day of the week on Feb. 10, 2011.
    • Chicago – Mexico City – add one new daily round trip on Dec. 16.

    Here are the new flights to be flown by American Eagle:

  • Dallas/Fort Worth – Guadalajara – currently 2 daily round trips – one on American Airlines and one on American Eagle. On Nov. 18, the route goes to two daily round trips on American. On Dec. 16, the service will increase to 3 daily round trips – one new round trip on American Eagle, in addition to the two round trips on American.
  • Dallas/Fort Worth – Aguascalientes – currently one daily round trip on American Eagle, increasing to two on Nov. 18.
  • Dallas/Fort Worth – Leon – currently 3 daily round trips on American Eagle, increasing to 4 on Dec. 16.
  • Dallas/Fort Worth – Veracruz – new round trip on American Eagle, effective Feb. 10, 2011, pending government approvals.
  • Dallas/Fort Worth – Queretaro – new round trip on American Eagle, effective Feb. 10, 2011, pending government approvals.

Here are additional services to and from Mexico on which American intends to codeshare with Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air. American will place its AA* code on flights operated by Alaska Airlines or Horizon Air in the following U.S.-Mexico markets, implementing the services later this year after all regulatory approvals are received:

  • Los Angeles – Mexico City***
  • Los Angeles – Guadalajara***
  • Los Angeles – La Paz (operated by Horizon Air)
  • Los Angeles – Loreto (operated by Horizon Air)
  • Los Angeles – Mazatlan
  • Los Angeles – Puerto Vallarta
  • Los Angeles – Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo
  • Los Angeles – Manzanillo
  • San Diego – Puerto Vallarta
  • San Francisco – Puerto Vallarta

*** American will be selling both local (Los Angeles area) and connecting service (to/from another American or American Eagle flight from other cities) on these two routes. For all other markets listed, American will sell only connecting service.

About American Airlines

American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection® serve 250 cities in 40 countries with, on average, more than 3,400 daily flights. The combined network fleet numbers more than 900 aircraft. American’s award-winning website, AA.com®, provides users with easy access to check and book fares, plus personalized news, information and travel offers. American Airlines is a founding member of the oneworld® Alliance, which brings together some of the best and biggest names in the airline business, enabling them to offer their customers more services and benefits than any airline can provide on its own. Together, its members serve nearly 700 destinations in more than 130 countries and territories. American Airlines, Inc. and American Eagle Airlines, Inc. are subsidiaries of AMR Corporation. AmericanAirlines, American Eagle, AmericanConnection, AA.com, We know why you fly and AAdvantage are trademarks of American Airlines, Inc. (NYSE: AMR)

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The address is http://www.aa.com

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    Smoking Phone Diverts International Flight

    What: American Airlines Boeing 767-300 flight AA199 en route from Milan to New York
    Where: Shannon
    When: Sept 13 2010
    Who: 167 passengers
    Why: While the plane was en route, a passenger was charging his cell phone, which started overheating, which set off the fire alarm in the lavatory. The flight diverted to Shannon, where it made a safe landing.

    Fire crews at Shannon were on standby during the emergency landing. Airport aircraft maintenance company engineers examined the plane and discovered the melted phone.

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    American Airlines and American Eagle Extend Ticketing Deadline to Help Customers Affected by Mexicana Airlines Service Suspension

    FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ — American Airlines and its regional affiliate, American Eagle, today announced that the deadline for the special 20 percent discount off of any published fare for customers holding tickets for confirmed bookings on cancelled Mexicana flights has been extended until Sept. 12, 2010.

    Under an offer that became effective on Aug. 30, 2010, American and American Eagle will replace a customer’s travel itinerary with a new confirmed ticket to their original destination or to the closest airport served by the carriers. This offer is only valid for travel between the U.S. and Mexico. Changes to the closest airport served by American or American Eagle are permitted only if American or American Eagle do not serve the original destination. Travel must occur within seven days of the original travel dates. Travel must be completed by Oct. 28, 2010.

    To take advantage of this special offer, customers may call American Airlines reservations:

    U.S.-based Customers

    1-800-433-7300 (English)
    1-800-633-3711 (Spanish)

    Mexico-based Customers

    5209-1400 (Mexico City only)
    01-800-904-6000 (Rest of Mexico)

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    American to Move Its Asia-Pacific Regional Office to the Japan Airlines Building in Tokyo

    Move Further Demonstrates Ties Between the Two Airlines

    FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ — American Airlines today announced it will move its Asia-Pacific Regional Office to the JAL Building, the headquarters of Japan Airlines (JAL), in the Shinagawa district of Tokyo. American plans to complete the move from its current office in Uchisaiwaicho by January 2011.

    “With the lease on our current Tokyo office location due to expire in December 2010 we have been reviewing opportunities to relocate our regional office. After completing a comprehensive review of available commercial property in Tokyo, we have identified a mutually beneficial opportunity for American to move into vacant offices on the 25th floor of the Japan Airlines headquarters building,” said Theo Panagiotoulias, American’s Vice President and Managing Director – Asia-Pacific. “This move will provide us with excellent office space and meeting facilities, while offering convenience and easy access for our employees.”

    Early in 2010, American and JAL jointly filed a request with the governments of both the United States and Japan to acquire antitrust immunity that will allow a Pacific joint business designed to benefit passengers, shippers, shareholders and employees, as well as other oneworld® Alliance partners. The two airlines are awaiting decisions from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and from Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

    “With American’s proposed Pacific joint business with JAL anticipated to receive government approval by the end of this year, co-locating our offices with those of JAL will be beneficial and enable us to forge closer working relationships with our valued partner,” Panagiotoulias added. “We have been working closely so that we will be able to implement our joint business as quickly as possible after government approvals are received. We have also been discussing with JAL best practices in areas such as fuel hedging and aircraft management, all in an effort to lower our costs and improve the efficiency of the services we offer our customers.”

    On May 7, 2010, American was awarded the right to fly from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tokyo International Airport at Haneda (HND) and will begin this new service Jan. 20, 2011. The new flights will complement American’s service to Tokyo’s Narita International Airport (NRT) and benefit Japan Airlines and other oneworld carriers. American is working with JAL officials for ground handling services at Haneda. The two airlines also are continuing to pursue co-location of facilities at key airports including New York Kennedy, Chicago O’Hare and Los Angeles.

    Commenting on the relocation, Tsutomu Ando, Executive Officer of International Affairs at Japan Airlines said: “We warmly welcome American’s move of its Asia-Pacific regional offices into the same premises as JAL’s headquarters. JAL intends to maximize the effect of our alliance strategy and plans to engage in close collaboration with American Airlines upon obtaining necessary approval from the authorities. As both airlines are endeavoring to work more firmly together on ways to create greater benefits for our customers, there is no better timing than now for our offices to also be close in proximity. We are certainly looking forward to greater communications and a deeper relationship with American.”

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    American Airlines Flight Struck by Lightning

    What: American Airlines Boeing 737-800 en route from Chicago to Reno
    Where: Chicago
    When: Sept 2, 2010
    Who: One-hundred-sixty passengers and five crew members
    Why: After being struck by lightning, American Airlines Flight 1487 returned to Chicago where it was examined by maintenance.

    Passengers were provided an alternative plane that had not been struck by lightning.

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    American Airlines Emergency Landing in Madrid


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    Contact photographer Gareth harvey

    What: American Airlines Boeing 757-200 en route from New York to Madrid
    Where: Madrid
    When: Aug 31 2010 6.58 a.m.
    Why: Prior to arriving in Madrid, the plane indicated problems with the braking system. The pilot “raised the alert” so that emergency crews were on standby. However, flight 94 landed safely. (No indication yet on what the brake problem was.)

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    American’s Reply to FAA

    These events happened more than two years ago, and we believe this action is unwarranted. We plan to follow the FAA’s process and will challenge any proposed civil penalty. We are confident we have a strong case and the facts will bear this out. Receipt of the FAA proposed penalty will give us the chance to present the facts, which will support our actions taken back in early 2008. American Airlines has always maintained its aircraft to the highest standards, and we continue to do so. We assure our customers there was never a safety of flight issue surrounding these circumstances more than two years ago.

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    American Airlines Encounters Turbulence


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    Contact photographer Rafael Nunes

    What: American Airlines en route from New York to Brussels
    Where: Boston
    When: August 22, 2010
    Who: 159 passengers, 9 crew
    Why: While en route, twenty minutes into the flight, they encountered severe turbulence stemming from thunderstorms in the eastern seaboard. The situation at JFK was problematic.

    The pilot diverted to Logan Airport in Boston where they made a safe landing.

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    LAX Cautionary American Airlines Landing


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    Contact photographer Thomas Posch

    What: American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-82 en route from Los Angeles to Dallas
    Where: LAX
    When: August 14 2010
    Who: 146 passengers
    Why: After take-off, flight indicators revealed an engine problem. The pilot landed safely at LAX about 3/4 of an hour after leaving.

    A replacement jet was provided.

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    UA Boeing Evacuated During Fire


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    Contact photographer Manuel Wenger

    What: United Airlines Boeing 767 en route from London to Chicago
    Where: Chicago
    When: August 4, 2010
    Who: 178 passengers and 12 crew, 7 injuries
    Why: On landing in Chicago, the left main gear caught on fire. As the plane waited on the runway, the fire was put out by fire crews who sprayed the gear and surrounding areas with fire retardant.

    Emergency slides were deployed, and half the passengers evacuated via them, which is where the injuries occurred. After the fire was out, the slides were no longer used. About five were hospitalized after suffering minor injuries during the evacuation. Some individuals were treated at the airport and released.

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    Smoke Break leads to Albuquerque


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    Contact photographer Duy Tran Duc

    What: American Airlines Boeing 767-200 from New York to Los Angeles
    Where: Albuquerque
    When: August 4, 2010
    Who: 168 passengers and 11 crew (or 158 passengers and 11 crew)
    Why: The story behind this one is two-fold. One source says the plane diverted to Albuquerque because of smoke in the cockpit. No smoke, no cause of smoke, no evidence thereof was found.

    Another source says an unruly passenger was behind the diversion. This person was detained by the FBI on landing, after which the plane was inspected for explosives. During the search, passengers hung around the tarmac for three hours.

    This man is being questioned about the odor like cigarettes that was discovered in the bathroom, along with some used matches. Another report says he lit matches in the cabin and then hid in the bathroom.

    The plane left Albuquerque for LA around midnight.

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    American Airlines Emergency Landing in Chicago


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    Contact photographer Sven Waerder

    What: American Airlines Boeing 767-300 en route from Chicago to Brussels
    Where: Chicago
    When: Jul 25th 2010,
    Who: 274 on board
    Why: After takeoff, both engines signified a problem over Ontario. Pilots entered a holding pattern and then landed safely back at O’Hare. No details are available regarding the problem with the engines. Passengers were provided a replacement jet.

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    American Airlines Precautionary Landing in Amarillo a False Alarm

    What: American Airlines Boeing 777 cargo plane en route from Alaska to Dallas
    Where: Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport.
    When: July 13 2010 7 pm
    Who: 21 crew
    Why: While en route, the plane’s fire indication light indicated there was a cargo fire. The pilot landed at the closest airport (Amarillo.) The crew disembarked on landing. After inspection by firefighters, the fire was deemed a false alarm, and the flight continued on to Dallas.

    Earlier this week another American Airlines flight (N777AN) had a cargo fire indication during a demanding transcontinental flight; however, that plane was configured and operating as a passenger plane.

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    American Airlines Cautionary Landing in Wyoming


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    Contact photographer Yash Rajgor

    What: American Airlines Boeing 767-300 en route from San Francisco to New York
    Where: Casper Wyoming
    When: Jul 12th 2010
    Who: 193 passengers, 9 crew
    Why: While en route, the flight developed a smokey odor in the cockpit. The pilot decided to divert to Casper Wyoming. In Casper, when American Airlines found the source of the fumes to be a computer screen, maintenance dealt with the problem, and the plane was allowed to continue with its passengers to the destination.

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    Cargo Fire on American Airlines flight diverts to remote air station


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    Contact photographer Charin de Silva

    What: American Airlines Boeing 777-200 en route from Dallas to Tokyo
    Where: Bering Sea
    When: Jul 11th 201
    Who: 211 aboard
    Why: While en route, the plane received an indicator of a cargo fire. The pilot diverted to Shemya Island where they made a safe landing on Eareckson Air Station in the Alaskan Aleutian Islands.


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    Seattle: Two MD83 Hydraulic Leaks in One Day


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    Contact photographer Mark Kryst – YXUphoto

    What: American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-83 en route from Saint Louis to Seattle
    Where: Seattle
    When: Jul 6 2010
    Who: 145 on board
    Why: While on final approach, the plane experienced a hydraulic problem. The plane made a safe landing.


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    Contact photographer Brian Futterman

    What: American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-83 en route from Seattle,WA to Dallas Ft. Worth,TX
    Where: Seattle
    When: Jul 6 2010
    Who: 139 people
    Why: After takeoff, the plane developed hydraulic issues and had to return to the airport where it was towed in after leaving hydraulic fluid on the runway.

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    American Airlines eyes Boeing Engine Pylons

    Cracks in the engine pylons of three American Airlines Boeing 767’s are prompting concerns over the need of more frequent inspections of Boeing 767’s. The FAA says American and Boeing are looking for the cause of the cracking, which was discovered during routine metallurgical tests. Boeing is preparing a service bulletin establishing new guidelines for inspecting this particular part, over and above the every “1500 flights” which stands now. The flight which originally caught American’s attention had developed the cracks during the last 500 flights since its last pylon inspection. Caution about underlying structural issues is being addressed.

    The preliminary conclusion is that certain maintenance practices may play in the underlying cause of the cracking. A known issue is that some of the cracks arise from holes used to install bolts, implying that the bolt holes may compromise the structural integrity, or at least affect the pylon’s longevity; and may affect “fail-safe” design.

    The FAA has not yet mandated inspection of 767 other jets operated by other carriers, nor have they determined if winglets are a contributing factor.

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    Flight Attendant Stands in


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    Contact photographer Alejandro Ruiz

    What: American Airlines Boeing 767-300 en route from San Francisco to Chicago O’Hare
    Where: en route
    When: Jun 14 2010
    Who: 225 passengers and 7 crew
    Why: When the first officer became ill aboard 1612 from San Francisco, a fight attendant with a commercial pilots license stepped in as copilot (taking the first officer’s seat) for the landing.

    Ride ’em cowboy, American Airlines. Way to go.

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    Tail Cone Falls Off

    What: American Airlines MD-80
    Where: Chicago O’Hare International Airport
    When: June 14
    Why: While taxiing to the gate, the plane jettisoned the tail cone. The emergency slide deployed through the opening in the plane.

    Someone inside the plane released the back of the aircraft, initiating the situation. No one was injured, although the crew was surprised.

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    American Airlines Flight Delay due to Repairs


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    Contact photographer Andres Ramirez

    What: American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-82 en route from Palm Springs to Dallas Ft. Worth
    Where: Palm Springs
    When: Jun 9 2010
    Why: Prior to liftoff, the flight developed problems in the right engine and aborted the takeoff. The flight was re-scheduled (same day) after repairs were made.

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    Boeing Rejects Takeoff


    Pictured: The American Airlines Boeing 767-323/ER replacement jet A
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    Contact photographer Rudy Chiarello

    What: American Airlines Boeing 767-300 en route from New York to Milan
    Where: New York
    When: Jun 5 2010
    Who: 218 passengers and 12 crew
    Why: The American Airlines Boeing rejected take-off due to an undisclosed issue. A replacement jet was provided.

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    American Airlines Battery down over Atlantic


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    Contact photographer Roger Cannegieter – Curacao Aviation Photography

    What: American Airlines Boeing 757-200 en route from Boston to Paris
    Where: (over Atlantic) Gander
    When: Jun 2nd 2010
    Why: While en route, the flight experienced problems with their standby battery recharging system. (The battery is essential to standby power in an emergency situation. ) The flight diverted to Gander where it made a safe overweight landing. A replacement jet was provided.

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    American Airlines Encounters Turbulence over Chicago


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    Contact photographer Tom.Alfano

    What: American Airlines Boeing 767-200 en route from San Francisco to New York
    Where: Chicago
    When: Apr 29 2010
    Who: 3 flight attendants
    Why: While en route to NY, the flight encountered turbulence. Several flight attendants received bumps and bruises from the encounter. The flight diverted to Chicago, landing there half an hour after the incident, and remained In Chicago for an hour and a half prior to taking off again for New York.