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- 1Olympic skater honors parents lost in DC plane crashโOlympic skater pays tribute to parents lost in DC plane crash
An Olympic figure skater has paid public tribute to their parents, who died in the midair collision over Washington, DC involving an American Airlines regional jet and an Army helicopter in January 2025. The crash killed 67 people, including several members of the figure skating community. The skater's tribute has drawn widespread sympathy and renewed attention to the victims' families.
- 2American and Alaska Airlines Raise Checked Bag FeesโAmerican Airlines, Alaska Airlines join other carriers in raising bag fees amid rising fuel prices, Iran war
American Airlines and Alaska Airlines have increased their checked baggage fees, joining several other US carriers. The airlines cite rising fuel costs, which have climbed amid the conflict involving Iran, as pressure on operating expenses. Travellers now face higher costs for checked luggage on domestic flights, and industry watchers expect other carriers to follow with similar fee increases in the coming weeks.
- 3American Airlines and Starlux Sign Codeshare AgreementโAmerican Airlines and Taiwan-Based Starlux in Codeshare Agreement
American Airlines and Taiwan-based carrier Starlux Airlines have entered into a codeshare agreement, linking the US carrier's network with the fast-growing Taiwanese airline. The partnership will allow travelers to book connecting itineraries across both airlines on a single ticket. Details on routes and start dates have not yet been announced, but the deal signals growing demand for travel between North America and Taiwan.
- 4American Airlines and Starlux Airlines Launch PartnershipโผAmerican Airlines, Starlux Debut Partnership
American Airlines and Taiwan's Starlux Airlines have formally launched a new partnership, opening up easier connections between the United States and destinations across Asia. Travelers can expect coordinated itineraries and smoother transfers between the two carriers' networks, giving American passengers access to Starlux's routes and vice versa.
- 5Man Used Online Relationship With Airline Employee to Make Bomb ThreatsโMan Used Internet Relationship With American Airlines Employee to Call in Bomb Threats at Bangor Airport
Authorities say a man exploited an internet relationship with an American Airlines employee to call in bomb threats at Bangor airport in Maine. According to the report, the man used details obtained through the online connection to make the threats against the airport. No further details about the suspect, arrests, or injuries have been provided.