American Airlines' new technology to prevent 'gate lice'

American Airlines is implementing new technology to prevent 'gate lice' and improve the boarding process at airports by flagging passengers who attempt to board early. The system will be expanded to over 100 airports before the holiday season.

Rapper Juvenile's Experience on American Airlines

Rapper Juvenile was asked to move from first class to coach on an American Airlines flight, declaring he is a celebrity and refusing to move. He eventually left the plane and criticized the airline on social media.

Incidents on United and American Airlines Flights

NFL legend Terrell Davis was removed from a United Airlines flight by the FBI. Four American Airlines flight attendants were injured during turbulence. None of the 154 passengers were harmed. A Brazilian airliner crashed, killing all 62 people on board. The cause of the crash is unknown.

American Airlines Plane Tire Blowout in Tampa

An American Airlines plane blew a tire during takeoff at Tampa International Airport in Florida. The incident occurred while the plane was headed to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. No injuries were reported, and passengers were safely deplaned and bussed back to the terminal.

Near Collision at Reagan National Airport

Two planes almost collided at Reagan National Airport due to a close call between American Airlines Flight 2134 and a private King Air jet. This incident prompted an FAA investigation.

Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against American Airlines

Three Black men have filed a lawsuit against American Airlines alleging racial discrimination after being removed from a flight due to a complaint about body odor, despite not being informed of this reason. The incident left them feeling embarrassed, humiliated, and traumatized.

Legacy of Bette Nash, Longest-Serving Flight Attendant

Bette Nash, a legendary American Airlines flight attendant, passed away at age 88 after serving passengers for nearly seven decades. She started her career in 1957 with Eastern Airlines, witnessed significant industry changes, and became the longest-serving flight attendant, earning a Guinness World Record in 2022.

American Airlines Passenger Arrested for Threatening to 'Take This Plane Down'

A man was arrested after launching a belligerent rant on an American Airlines flight, making anti-semitic and anti-white remarks and threatening to 'take this plane down.' The incident caused a 30-minute delay and resulted in the man being charged with two counts of battery and one count of disorderly conduct.

Disorderly Passenger on American Airlines Flight

A Florida man was arrested after causing a disturbance on an American Airlines flight, including calling passengers 'blue-eyed white devils' and threatening to take the plane down. He was put in a headlock and removed from the aircraft.

Unruly Passenger on American Airlines Flight

An unruly passenger on an American Airlines flight was detained by police after hurling antisemitic slurs at an attendant, causing a disturbance and delaying the flight.

Indiana mom dies on American Airlines flight

An Indiana mom died on an American Airlines flight from the Dominican Republic, and her family is still waiting for answers about how she passed away.

Death of Central Indiana Mother on U.S.-Bound Flight

A 41-year-old central Indiana mother of two died after falling ill on a U.S.-bound flight from the Dominican Republic. The flight was diverted to the Turks and Caicos Islands where she was pronounced dead.

Airline Passenger Incident

Passenger on American Airlines flight from Albuquerque to Chicago attempted to open emergency door mid-air, was subdued by fellow travelers and restrained with duct tape and zip ties. Flight made emergency landing back in Albuquerque.

Passenger incident on American Airlines flight

Passenger on American Airlines flight tried to open emergency door mid-air, causing chaos. Other travelers pinned him down and duct taped his feet. Flight made emergency landing back in Albuquerque. Passengers praised for heroic actions.