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Triple Pay and Better Benefits: How Airlines Are Curbing Summer Travel Turmoil

With pilots in high demand, major airlines are bumping up salaries and working on new contracts.

Amanda Breen

Flight Attendant Hits 'Unruly Passenger' With Coffee Pot As Plane Makes Emergency Landing

The passenger reportedly tried to open the exit door mid-flight and break open a bottle of champagne.

Emily Rella

American Airlines Pilots Union Rejects Bonus Pay Aimed at Fixing Understaffing Problems

The union is rejecting the holiday offer in favor of more permanent changes.

Chloe Arrojado

American Airlines Has Cancelled More Than 2,000 Flights Since Friday

Bad weather on Thursday started a domino chain of cancellations for the airline.

American Airlines Flight Diverted After Passenger Punches Flight Attendant in Face: 'This Behavior Must Stop'

The plane landed in Denver after the passenger allegedly punched the female flight attendant over mask requirement.

Chloe Arrojado

American Airlines Pilots to Picket Over Staff Shortages, Fatigue

The airports with planned demonstrations will include the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Miami International Airport.

Emily Rella

American Airlines Halts Covid-19 Leave for Unvaccinated Employees

As of Oct. 1, any unvaccinated employee who needs to miss work because of the virus will need to use earned sick days or medical leave.

American Airlines CEO: Company Will Not Enforce Vaccination Policy for Employees, Says It 'Isn't Something We're Looking to Do'

CEO Doug Parker said that he would rather the company double down on incentives than make vaccinations a requirement.

Emily Rella

Major Airline's Staff Claims No Transportation, Lodging Provided on the Job

An American Airlines spokesperson said taking care of crew members is a priority for the company.

American Airlines Will Cancel Hundreds of Flights Due to Staffing Shortages

The airline will reportedly be cancelling 50 to 80 flights a day well into the summer.

Emily Rella

American Airlines Desperately Asks Employees to Volunteer to Help Keep up With Busy Summer Travel Season

The airline is asking for help during the months of June through August and will not be offering any bonus compensation.

Emily Rella