American Airlines Post-Bankruptcy: Everything You Need to Know
It’s been more than a year since American Airlines entered bankruptcy, and so much has changed. See what all has happened – from dropped cities and new routes to a brand new look plus the latest merger news – in the timeline below.
Listen as airfare analyst Rick Seaney discusses American Airlines – yesterday, today and tomorrow:
American Airlines in the Headlines
Feb. 14, 2013 – American Airlines and US Airways to Officially Merge
Feb. 13, 2013 – Airline Mergers: No Big Deal?
Feb. 7, 2013 – What You Need to Know about an American Airlines-US Airways Merger
Feb. 6, 2013 – Decision Day for American Airlines – Buzz Getting Louder
Jan. 30, 2013 – American Airlines Mum as Merger Talk Heats Up
Jan. 17, 2013 – American Airlines Unveils New Logo
Jan. 7, 2013 – Crunch Time for American: To Merge or Not to Merge
Dec. 12, 2012 – American Offers New Airfare/Fee Bundling Options
Dec. 10, 2012 – Merger Talk Heats Up Again for American, US Airways
Nov. 10, 2012 – American, Pilots Agree on Tentative Contract but Pilots Still Back US Airways Merger
Oct. 30, 2012 – American Discontinues AAdvantage Miles with No Expiration Date
Oct. 24, 2012 – American Adds New Service to Asia, Europe, South America
Oct. 8, 2012 – American Airlines: 21,000+ Delayed Flights in September
Sept. 27, 2012 – American Airlines in Turmoil: A Pilot’s View
Sept. 19, 2012 – More Woes for American Airlines Employees
Aug. 31, 2012 – American Airlines, US Airways One Step Closer to Possible Merger
Aug. 21, 2012 – American Airlines Bankruptcy Update: New Routes, New Merger Talk
July 13, 2012 – American Airlines Open to Merger As List of Possible Partners Grows to Five
June 21, 2012 – American Airlines: Pilots Reject Contract, Fueling US Airways Merger Speculation
June 7, 2012 – American Airlines to Cut Management Jobs, Reduce July Flight Schedule
April 18, 2012 – American Airlines to Oust 1,200 More Workers
March 22, 2012 – Report: American Airlines to Reject Labor Contracts as Merger Rumors Continue
Feb. 29, 2012 – Scattered AA Employees Picket Lines Crop Up at U.S. Airports
Feb. 15, 2012 – Despite Bankruptcy, American Still Adding Flights, Promoting Sales
Feb. 8, 2012 – American Airlines: Update on a Great American Carrier in Mid-Bankruptcy
Feb. 1, 2012 – American Airlines Set to Cut 13,000 Jobs
Dec. 16, 2011 – American Airlines Warns Employees of Layoffs, Possible Takeover of Airline
Dec. 1, 2011 – American Airlines Employees Worry About Financial Future
Nov. 30, 2011 – Post-Bankruptcy American Airlines Moves Forward on New Luxury Amenities
Nov. 29, 2011 – Ask Rick: What the American Airlines Bankruptcy Means to You
Nov. 29, 2011 – American Airlines’ Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy
