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For more than 37 years, American Airlines Captain Steve Hayes has dedicated his career to connecting people and places around the world. In support of American’s 10th annual Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) fundraising campaign, Captain Hayes shares his personal cancer journey and reflects on the role that health and wellness, the support of loved ones and a positive outlook played along the way. Captain Hayes’ experience is a powerful reminder of why the work of SU2C matters.

Corporate travel bookings jump in August and September as companies return to the road and demand for premium travel grows. FORT WORTH, Texas — As students head back to school and summer vacations wind down, business travelers return to the road (and the skies) for one of the busiest business travel periods of the year. Corporate travel bookings typically surge 35% from August to September, peaking in the last week of September, as companies reconnect with customers and bring teams together.

Every day, team members across American Airlines make the operation safer. They solve problems, spot risks, speak up when something doesn’t look right and look out for customers and one another. Most do it without expecting recognition. But each year, American celebrates those whose contributions have made a lasting impact on the airline’s safety culture. On Aug.

American’s newly retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER offers more Business and Premium Economy seats than any U.S. carrier. The Flagship Suite® experience, featured on the Boeing 777-300ER, premium-configured Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A321XLR aircraft, delivers American’s most elevated journey, combining elegant design, thoughtful privacy and exclusive features.

At American Airlines, careers take flight in more ways than one. A new video featuring team members from across the company shines a light on the power of career growth, workforce development and economic mobility. Through personal stories of advancement and opportunity, the video showcases how team members have built careers, developed new skills and created brighter futures for themselves and their families at American.

In 2027, American will offer seven new international routes, connecting customers to popular destinations around the world. American will be the only U.S. airline flying to Vienna (VIE) when service begins next May. Reykjavik, Iceland (KEF), and Porto, Portugal (OPO), will also join the airline’s network next summer. American will make it easier for travelers to visit marquee destinations like Amsterdam (AMS); Barcelona, Spain (BCN); and Nice, France (NCE).

More choice with every sip: American is enhancing its complimentary inflight beverage service with a broader mix of sweet and savory snack pairings, giving Main Cabin customers more options throughout the day. Customer favorites meet new flavors: Beginning this fall, customers can enjoy a refreshed lineup featuring favorites like Biscoff cookies and Goldfish, alongside new additions including Tate’s Bake Shop chocolate chip cookies and Peterson’s savory and sweet snack mix.

American Airlines expands Flagship® Dining access, bringing its premium sit-down dining experience to more eligible customers at DFW and MIA beginning Sept. 15, with plans to reopen at LAX in late 2026. A refreshed Flagship® Dining menu debuts with chef-inspired dishes, regionally influenced flavors and seasonal ingredients.

American Airlines expands Flagship® Dining access, bringing its premium sit-down dining experience to more eligible customers at DFW and MIA beginning Sept. 15, with plans to reopen at LAX in late 2026. A refreshed Flagship® Dining menu debuts with American’s chefs-inspired dishes, regionally influenced flavors and seasonal ingredients. Flagship® Dining guests and visitors to The Chelsea Lounge® club can now enjoy an exclusive pairing of KHK Wines and K+M Extravirgin Chocolate.

American’s hub at DFW generates around $70 billion in annual economic output across North Texas The hub also supports an estimated 350,000 jobs across the region Analysis highlights American’s connectivity as a key driver of corporate headquarter growth in metroplex FORT WORTH, Texas — A new analysis from the Texas Christian University (TCU) Center for Supply Chain Innovation in the Neeley School of Business finds that the American Airlines hub at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)...