All news on the topic: American Airlines

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Two airport workers arrested over ’leaked horror footage’ in DC crash update
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) staffers are accused of making unauthorised copies of records of the Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet killed all 67 people.
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12-year-old cancer survivor and Harvard graduate among victims of Washington plane crash
Figure skating young sisters and a famed couple in the sport have been identified among 67 killed in the American Airlines plane and Black Hawk helicopter crash in Washington, DC.
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Disney actress among 64 killed in Washington plane crash; 30 bodies recovered
A beloved Disney on Ice performer and a mother of two young children were among the 64 passengers killed on board the American Airlines flight 5432 when it collided with a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, DC. Wednesday night.
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US military deportation flight likely costlier than first class
U.S. President Donald Trump’s military deportation flight to Guatemala on Monday likely cost at least $4,675 per migrant, according to data provided by U.S. and Guatemalan officials.
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Eight-minute countdown to disaster: Unfolding events of the Washington plane crash
There were eight minutes to prevent one of the worst air disasters in US history that saw a US Army helicopter collide with an American Airlines plane carrying 64 people and splitting it in half.
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Several US figure skating team members were on American Airlines plane that crashed into Potomac River
Several members of the US figure skating team were on the American Airlines plane that crashed into the Potomac River.
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Pilot’s five chilling words after ’fireball’ crash at Ronald Reagan airport
An American Airlines plane and military Black Hawk helicopter collided in mid-air near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with one pilot in the vicinity witnessing the "fireball".
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Map reveals doomed American Airlines jet’s route before Blackhawk crash at Ronald Reagan Airport
An American Airlines plane has crashed into the Potomac River after a Blackhawk military helicopter collided with it mid-air while attempting to land near Washington DC.
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American Airlines flight and Black Hawk helicopter disaster: at least 18 bodies recovered
An American Airlines plane has crashed into a river after colliding with a US Army helicopter mid-air in Washington DC. Hopes are dwindling for survivors with officials warning there are "many, many" dead after the jet plunged into Potomac River and split in two.
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American Airlines grounds all US flights due to ‘technical issue’
American Airlines was forced to ground all of its flights in the US on one of the busiest Christmas travel days.
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Global IT outage: Flight and airport hell after Microsoft computer carnage
Social media users posting on social media with multiple airlines have complained of huge delays after a major IT issue grounded planes across the worlds, such as American Airlines
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'Healthy' woman dies mid-flight after lavish dinner and drinks just hours before
Mother-of-two Stefanie Smith, 41, became fatally ill just minutes into a flight from Punta Cana to Charlotte, North Carolina despite seeming totally fine
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Boyfriend thought partner was 'joking' as she fell ill and died on flight
Stefanie Smith was on board an American Airlines flight from the Dominican Republic to North Carolina on February 28 with her boyfriend when she suddenly fell fatally ill
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Healthy mum dies on flight home from holiday forcing jet into emergency landing
Stefanie Smith's family have been left devastated after the 41-year-old fell ill minutes into her American Airlines flight back from a holiday in the Dominican Republic. The plane was forced to make an emergency landing
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American Airlines in major change to loyalty scheme that could affect thousands
American Airlines tightens restrictions on earning loyalty points by limiting eligibility of tickets purchased through third-party vendors, amidst a backdrop of increased checked baggage fees
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Six passengers tackle man trying to open plane door in midair, duct tape him
Horrifying footage shows the moment six passengers on an American Airlines flight tackled a man who was allegedly trying to open the door of the plane - in midair
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Airline debuts flights to island despite travel warning for gang crimes
As many as 18 murders have occurred on the island nation since January 1, largely due to an increase in gang violence, the U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas warned
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'Farting passenger on my flight made plane turn back before he was kicked off'
A passenger on a flight has told fellow posters on a website about a bizarre encounter with a highly flatulent man who was allegedly so toxic the cabin crew kicked him off
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Flight forced to turn around after 'excessive farting' by disgruntled passenger
Customers on a recent American Airlines flight to Austin, Texas, were shocked when a "hungover" passenger was making strange noises while passengers were boarding the plane
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Passengers feel physically ill after mum and toddler's 'disgusting' act on plane
A frequent flier decided to share the unsettling photo, which was taken on board an American Airlines flight - and it prompted a horrified reactions from other users
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Terrifying moment American Airlines plane skids off snowy runway into grass
The American Airlines plane, which was carrying 53 people on board, dramatically skidded off the runway as it failed to land amidst New York's wintery conditions.
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People mindblown after learning what the 'burnt toast theory' actually is
While it might be a little cheesy, the 'burnt toast theory' has become an increasingly popular concept on social media but many people are only just learning what it truly means
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Plane door that blew off mid-flight found in school teacher's garden
An Alaska Airlines flight was left with a gaping hole after a door blew off mid-flight due to a problem with cabin pressure. Terrified passengers have shared their experiences in the horrifying ordeal
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Airlines including TUI and Ryanair ban Christmas crackers in hand luggage
British Airways, easyJet, TUI, Virgin Atlantic and Qantas all allow Christmas crackers but have different rules about how they're brought on, while Ryanair and Aer Lingus have upright bans
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Airlines agree to £1.5B merger despite possible clash with White House
Alaska Airlines has agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a deal costing an eye-watering $1.9bn (£1.5B). The Biden administration has tried to tackle higher fares in the airline industy and the merger could lead to a showdown