A disaster was narrowly avoided at LAX thanks to the sharpness and quick thinking of pilots and the controller. Here's what happened and why.

Airlines and flyers are eager for more long-range A321XLRs from Airbus as they eye new flights and destinations.

The Airbus A321XLR is a swing piece for the airline, as it replaces the Airbus A321T and opens up long-and-thin route ...

SEATAC, Wash. — An American Airlines flight made an unscheduled landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport early Thursday as a safety precaution. Flight 399, traveling from Anchorage to Dallas, ...

Five people had to be rushed to the hospital after their American Airlines flight suffered “unexpected turbulence” over the weekend, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Flight 1286, an ...

American Airlines and United Airlines are two of the largest and most influential carriers in the world, both playing a dominant role in the US and global aviation markets. The two airlines are locked ...

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