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Hu’s husband bought two tickets so she could put the cello in the seat next to her. Photo: Facebook

Chinese musician and her cello forced off American Airlines flight

American Airlines has apologised after a Chinese music student was removed from one of its flights from Miami to Chicago because the cello she had on the seat next to her was oversized.

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China’s civil aviation authority in April asked 44 foreign airlines to remove wording suggesting Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau were countries independent from China. Photo: AP

Beijing weighs options as ‘Taiwan, China’ deadline looms for airlines

24 Jul 2018 - 11:29pm 50

American Airlines aircraft at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Photo: Reuters

American Airlines flights to China back to normal after ‘geopolitical’ disruption

16 Apr 2018 - 4:36pm 1

Charlene Sarieann Harriott, 36, got into the confrontation after dashing for the cockpit as the plane was trying to land

American Airlines passenger restrained with duct tape ‘after biting crew’

3 Feb 2018 - 5:55am 1

This Facebook footage shows a flight attendant in an angry confrontation with a male passenger after the attendant snatched a baby stroller from a female passenger. Photo: Facebook

What airlines are doing to cope with air rage and unruly passengers

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Less than two weeks after United Airlines prompted a public relations crisis for dragging a passenger from his seat on an overbooked flight, rival American Airlines is trying to tamp down its own controversy. Photo: AFP

Airline industry shooting itself in foot with bad PR

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China Southern, the sole Chinese carrier to take delivery of the A380, is the last among the country’s three biggest airlines, to take on a foreign partner

China Southern in US$200m stock sale to American Airlines

28 Mar 2017 - 11:36pm 1

More travellers are booking separate flights to several different cities, often on different airlines, after new airfare pricing was introduced by several U.S. carriers.
Photo: George Frey/Reuters

Travellers booking separate flights to beat sky-high flying costs in the US

2 May 2016 - 2:05pm

The merged airline will retain the American Airlines name. Photo: AFP

Merger of American and US Airways not good news for passengers

4 Dec 2013 - 2:17pm

The merger will allow American Airlines to emerge from bankruptcy. Photo: AFP

US Airways and American Airlines to merge as world's biggest airline after easing competition fears

13 Nov 2013 - 11:02am

The US Justice Department last month filed a lawsuit on August 13 to stop a planned merger between US Airways and American’s parent, AMR Corp. Photo: Reuters

Unionized American Airlines, US Airways workers rally for merger

19 Sep 2013 - 10:35am

The US Justice Department says a planned American Airlines merger with US Airways would create too much consolidation and lead to higher fares for consumers. Photo: Reuters

Judge approves AMR bankruptcy plan, pending antitrust lawsuit

13 Sep 2013 - 11:23am

A US judge has delayed confirming a bankruptcy exit plan for American Airlines’ bankrupt parent, but said he found “arguments in favour of confirmation to be fairly persuasive.” American Airlines plans to merge with US Airways. Photo: Reuters

AMR bankruptcy judge leans toward reorganization plan approval

30 Aug 2013 - 10:47am

American Airlines and US Airways have complained about a proposed court delay saying it would “place the merger at risk. Photo: Reuters

US government, two airlines say open to settling merger fight

29 Aug 2013 - 8:59am

US Airways and American Airlines say a planned merger is critical for American Airlines, which has been operating under Chapter 11 protection since late 2011. Photo: Reuters

US asks for March trial in airline merger challenge

28 Aug 2013 - 2:10pm

US Airways and American Airlines have vowed a vigorous defence of their planned merger. Photo: Reuters

American, US Air seek November 12 trial date for merger lawsuit

23 Aug 2013 - 11:27am

US Airways and American Airlines say their planned US$11 billion merger would promote competition. Photo: Reuters

US Air, American vow to fight US government over merger

15 Aug 2013 - 11:04am

A US Airways, foreground, and an American Airlines plane are seen parked at the terminal at Washington's Ronald Reagan National Airport. Photo: AP

US airlines merger deal faces legal brick wall

16 Aug 2013 - 2:55am

Opponents of the American Airlines-US Airways merger say it would clear the way for fare hikes and new fees. Photo: Reuters

US Justice Department determined to block American Airlines-US Airways merger

15 Aug 2013 - 4:21am

Photo: Reuters

US sues to block AMR-US Airways merger

14 Aug 2013 - 11:53am

Opposition to the planned American Airlines-US Airways merger is mounting. Photo: AP

Critics sue to block American-US Airways merger

3 Jul 2013 - 12:05pm

A merger of American Airlines and US Airways it would create the world’s biggest airline. Photo: Reuters

State attorneys general probing American, US Airways merger

2 Jul 2013 - 12:47pm

US Airways said in February that it planned to merge with American Airlines to create an US$11 billion airline. Photo: Reuters

Justice Department probing American, US Airways merger

28 Jun 2013 - 2:06pm

A US Airways plane passes American Airlines planes at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington. Photo: Reuters

US Airways closes in on deal with AMR to form largest airline

12 Feb 2013 - 5:33am

US Airways has attracted strong interest from job applicants. Photo: Bloomberg

US Airways gets 16,500 applications for 450 flight-attendant positions

12 Jan 2013 - 4:02am

Friends in high places

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LAN seeks route between China and South America

26 Nov 2011 - 12:00am

Fresh blow to already tarnished reputation

26 May 2002 - 12:00am

American Airlines flying in

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