American Airlines
American Airlines to Cut 13,000 Jobs, Aims for $2 Billion in Cost Savings
American Airlines’ parent company AMR announced its turnaround plan in a memo from CEO Tom Horton to all employees.
The nation’s third-largest airline by traffic, American wants to cut 13,000 jobs, terminate its obligations for employee pensions, and boost revenue by $1 billion per year. In addition, the plan calls for $2 billion in annualized cost savings by 2017. The $1 billion in additional revenue would come from workforce cuts, grounding …
American Airlines to Debut New Boeing 777-300ER on DFW-Sao Paulo Flights
The first U.S. carrier to take delivery of the new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, American Airlines, a member of the oneworld alliance, will operate the new aircraft on its service between Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas and Sao Paulo, Brazil.
American’s 777-300ER aircraft will feature lie-flat seats in first- and business class, as well as Wi-Fi access during international flights.
Beginning June 14, American plans to increase its service between Dallas-Ft. Worth and Sao Paulo …
What’s Doing In Tokyo
Tokyo (東京), Japan’s capital, can be a contradiction in terms. On the one hand, its sheer scale and frenetic pace can be overwhelming. On the other hand, the serene, traditional Tokyo is still there, waiting to be discovered.
The city is officially known as the Tokyo Metropolis and is the seat of the Japanese government and the home of the Imperial Family and Imperial Palace.
The city’s pace can indeed be overwhelming …
American Airlines to Launch New Barcelona Route
American Airlines, a member of the oneworld alliance, will begin flying from Miami International Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport five times weekly starting April 3. The flight will begin operating daily on June 14.
The new service will use Boeing 767-300 aircraft, with lie-flat seats in business class.
Iberia Airlines, a member of the oneworld alliance, and a joint venture partner with American Airlines and British Airways, will boost its service …
This Week in Business Travel History – 22 January 2012
In 1888, the National Geographic Society was founded by a group that included explorers, geographers, cartographers, teachers, and military officers. Its purpose was to “the increase and diffusion of geographical knowledge.”
American Airlines, currently the world’s fourth largest airline (and number three in the U.S.), was founded in 1930 as American Airways.
Generations of business travelers grew up playing with Frisbees, a flying disc that got that moniker in 1957. Wham-O, the …
Regus Joins American Airlines AAdvantage Program
Regus, a provider of virtual offices and meeting rooms, has partnered with American Airlines so that AAdvantage members can now earn miles when booking Regus services.
Miles can be earned by booking Regus offices in 92 countries worldwide, as well as by booking virtual offices. AAdvantage members with elite status will also receive a Regus Businessworld Gold card, giving them access to Regus business lounges worldwide.
