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FBI confirms an American Airlines pilot’s UFO sighting

February 23, 2022 -

In a statement, the FBI said it was "aware of the reported incident" but would not "confirm or deny" if it was investigating the event.

American Airlines Flight 2292, which was flying between Cincinnati and Phoenix, had a close call with a UFO at around 1:20 p.m. local time. The pilot called Albuquerque air traffic control to ask for information on the strange sighting and was heard asking if they had "targets" up in the air.

"We just had something just ...

American Airlines introduces touchless ID for faster airport security

June 07, 2025 -

American Airlines has rolled out its Transportation Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck Touchless ID program to eligible AAdvantage members at four major U.S. airports to "streamline the security screening process for frequent travelers."

On May 29, the airline announced that members traveling through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Salt ...

American Airlines pilots being sickened by toxic chemicals in uniforms

April 26, 2017 -

These new reports have angered various unions who say that American is not taking these health concerns seriously. Bob Ross, President of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants, filed an official grievance against the company. In it, Ross requested the company to recall all uniforms, grant sick leaves to affected flight attendants, reimburse them for the costs these allergic reactions have incurred, and establish a $2 million fund to really find out what the issue ...

American Airlines cuts flights due to covid jab-induced pilot shortage

January 12, 2023 -

In a statement to Fox Business, AA revealed that "in response to the pilot shortage affecting the airline industry, American Airlines has made the difficult decision to end service in Columbus, Georgia (CSG), Del Rio, Texas (DRT) and Long Beach, California (LGB) this spring."

The announcement comes on the heels of continued reports about pilots suffering fatal heart attacks, oftentimes mid-flight, resulting in their no longer being available to fly the company's ...

COVID-19 hits aviation industry: American Airlines grounds fleet, suspends flights

March 21, 2020 -

American Airlines made the surprise announcement in a statement released Thursday afternoon.

As per the mega carrier, all long-haul international flights are to be suspended through May 6, including all routes from Miami International Airport to Aruba, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador, Saint Maarten and Peru. In addition, all flights to Europe are also grounded, except for one flight daily from Miami and Dallas to London Heathrow, as well ...

Thousands of American Airlines employees sickened by new uniforms … Toxic chemicals?

December 18, 2016 -

The fresh uniforms, which don a sharp slate gray, cobalt, and “crisp white” color scheme, are apparently far more appealing to the eye than they are to the skin and body, as complaints have been pouring in from airline employees who say they're breaking out in hives, experiencing headaches, and developing rashes, among other symptoms.

American Airlines has since launched an internal investigation, surmising that the issue may have something to do with the wool ...

Thousands of American Airlines employees sickened by new uniforms … Toxic chemicals?

December 18, 2016 -

The fresh uniforms, which don a sharp slate gray, cobalt, and “crisp white” color scheme, are apparently far more appealing to the eye than they are to the skin and body, as complaints have been pouring in from airline employees who say they're breaking out in hives, experiencing headaches, and developing rashes, among other symptoms.

American Airlines has since launched an internal investigation, surmising that the issue may have something to do with the wool ...

Mystery illness strikes another American Airlines flight ... passengers nearly pass out

February 05, 2016 - Mystery illness strikes another American Airlines flight ... passengers nearly pass out

Friday, February 05, 2016 by: Jennifer Lea ReynoldsTags: American Airways, emergency landing, mystery sickness

Another American Airlines flight made emergency landing, just days prior, for similar reasons

Crew union demands answers, calls to update 1950s air circulation technology

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American Airlines cancels 500+ flights in 4 days due to labor shortages

June 30, 2021 -

According to data from One Mile at A Time, the airline canceled 83 flights on Friday, June 18. This was followed by 123 flights on Saturday, June 19, and a further 188 and 136 flights on the 20th and 21st respectively, for a four-day total of 530 canceled flights. The following two days saw an additional 81 and 25 flights being canceled. Experts believe further cancellations could be in the cards as the domino effect of the current flight cancellations starts to take hold.

Meanwhile, ...

American Airlines cancels more than 300 flights due to lack of pilots

June 24, 2021 -

A report by the Daily Mail said the carrier cut 123 flights on Saturday, June 19. The next day, it canceled another 180 flights and followed up with the cancellation of 98 flights scheduled on June 21. In total, 303 flights were cut on Saturday and Sunday – and the additional canceled Monday flights brought up the total to 401.

Many affected passengers posted about their harrowing experience on social media. Matt Jones shared a picture of a mile-long line for customer service ...

American Airlines forbids 16-year-old with Down Syndrome from boarding flight

September 12, 2012 - American Airlines forbids 16-year-old with Down Syndrome from boarding flight

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 by: David Gutierrez, staff writerTags: American Airlines, Down Syndrome, passenger

"He didn't want a disabled person... in first class"

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Nike, American Airlines, Coca-Cola accused of putting “woke politicians” ahead of customers

September 12, 2021 -

The ad targeting Nike described the shoe company as "constantly political," while showing a picture of former National Football League (NFL) quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who had been known for taking a knee during the national anthem before games in protest of police brutality and racial inequality. Kaepernick was hired by Nike as a model.

The ad also touched on Nike's alleged involvement with forced labor in China.

"Congressional reports suspect Nike used ...

Army helicopter was warned twice before deadly collision with American Airlines jet near D.C.

February 03, 2025 -

The U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter crew had been warned twice by air traffic control about the approaching American Airlines passenger jet they ultimately crashed into on Wednesday night, with the final alert coming just 12 seconds before impact over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Now, investigators will be looking into what went wrong in the skies above one of the nation’s busiest airspaces despite the warnings....

Possible terrorism or just a labor dispute? American Airlines mechanic charged with sabotaging plane

September 08, 2019 -

CNBC reports that the incident, which is akin to a federal offense and could be considered an act of terrorism by prosecutors, took place in July, but word of it is only just now being reported. According to the report, the mechanic deliberately slipped a piece of foam into the plane’s air data module, which is a sensor that measures the aircraft’s pitch, speed, and other information, the federal affidavit states.

Abdul-Majeed Marouf Ahmed Alani, the mechanic, appeared ...

American Airlines pilot’s heart stops just minutes after landing plane, vaccine side effects to blame

April 22, 2022 -

The pilot, Robert Snow, had flown the Airbus 321 with 200 people on board from Denver to Dallas-Fort Worth. He experienced cardiac arrest while he was still in the flight deck, and a nurse who was on board the plane performed CPR. He had to be shocked three times to be resuscitated. The captain does not remember anything from the time the plane pulled up to the gate through the next 24 hours.

After regaining consciousness in the ICU, he eventually realized that doctors ...

American Airlines forgets double amputee’s wheelchair, has him kicked off the plane for being “a drunk”

June 07, 2017 -

Menella's ordeal occurred on August 28, 2016, while the suit that followed was filed in federal court in Miami just recently. As reported by MiamiNewTimes.com, the suit stated that: “As demonstrated by police-administered field tests, and as revealed in an official field report, Mr. Mennella was not intoxicated. Instead, he was an innocent victim of AA's brutish misconduct.”

The word “brutish” is an apt word for what the Florida businessman endured. The flight from Miami ...

American Airlines now endorses terrorism, violence, arson and murder by encouraging employees to wear BLM propaganda buttons

September 08, 2020 -

To show its support for all the rioting, looting and other violence taking place in cities all across the country, AA is lifting restrictions that previously required its employees to remain neutral about hot-button political issues like BLM while on-duty.

In a company announcement, AA suggested that we now "live in a time where it is so important to have a dialogue about this important issue of racism in our society and try to find common ground." And the best place ...

American Airlines confirms one pilot POSITIVE with coronavirus – BUT won’t say which routes or dates he flew

March 15, 2020 -

The airline, however, has declined to say which routes or days the pilot most recently worked. The company has also declined to confirm when the pilot became ill.

According to the airline’s representative, the risk of transmission to passengers was low.

“American’s Chief Medical Officer and leaders from our pilots’ office have been in touch with our Dallas Fort Worth-based pilot who tested positive for COVID-19,” American Airlines said in a statement.

“We ...

FAA raises alarm about fuel-laden wings exploding on 300 Boeing planes used by American and United Airlines

May 24, 2024 -

This is according to the FAA, who proposed a new airworthiness directive earlier this year about an electrical fault seen on 777 jets used by American and United Airlines. If the flaws in question are not addressed, the fuel tanks on the wings of the plane could catch on fire and explode.

They reported the problem in March and asked Boeing and outside experts to respond by May 9; it is not known if they have addressed this yet. The FAA requested that they install new electrical ...