American Airlines Coverage

American Airlines plane returns to RDU less than an hour after taking off due to sensor issue on cargo door

An American Airlines plane that took off from Raleigh-Durham Airport on Monday morning had to turn around and return to the airport less than an hour later due to a mechanical issue.

Mom files lawsuit against American Airlines, saying kids were left in cold room

A woman is suing American Airlines after she said she couldn't track down her sons, who were traveling alone, for hours.

North Carolina teen finds hidden camera in airplane bathroom

A North Carolina couple says their teenage daughter found a hidden camera inside a bathroom on an airplane.

American Airlines flight makes emergency landing at RDU

An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing Wednesday morning at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) due to a possible mechanical issue, the airline said.

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Here's a compilation (in no particular order) of the safest U.S., international, and budget airlines to fly right now according to their air safety crash records.

Renee Martin

Another American Airlines plane catches fire days after separate plane fire

American Airlines is investigating two separate incidents where its planes caught fire with passengers on board.

American Airlines: Bird hit plane engine, caused fire

American Airlines is investigating another incident in which its plane caught fire with passengers on board. This incident comes less than a week after an American Airlines plane caught fire in Charlotte on the runway just before takeoff.

Charge dismissed against woman who forced emergency landing at RDU

The dismissal of Miles' charge does not preclude further action by the appropriate federal agencies, RDU said. In a statement, the FBI Charlotte Field Office said no further charges were expected unless additional evidence comes to light.

Charge dismissed against woman who forced American Airlines emergency landing at RDU

The dismissal of Miles' charge does not preclude further action by the appropriate federal agencies, RDU said. In a statement, the FBI Charlotte Field Office said no further charges were expected unless additional evidence comes to light.

WRAL Staff

'I started freaking out': Woman charged after American Airlines flight diversion explains what led up to emergency landing

Tiffany Miles is facing a charge of airport obstruction. On Thursday, she's out of jail and on her way to Washington, D.C.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

Unruly American Airlines passenger describes in-flight altercation that led to emergency landing

Tiffany Miles is facing a charge of airport obstruction. On Thursday, she's out of jail and on her way to Washington, D.C.

American Airlines cuts nearly 1,100 flights out of Charlotte Douglas Airport for the fall

American Airlines is cutting close to 1,100 flights out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport this fall, WCNC Charlotte confirms.

WCNC Charlotte

Airlines forced to drop service at these US airports due to the pilot shortage

Flying in and out of the Dubuque, Iowa, airport on the banks of the Mississippi has been a breeze for the 100,000 residents of the county. The airport is small and easy to get through. Parking is free.

Chris Isidore, CNN Business

Welcome to summer, a traveling nightmare

Welcome to a summer travel season, where air travel has been a nightmare for travelers, already. Some say airlines should have expected high demand.

American Airlines cuts three routes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport

American Airlines is eliminating some routes out of Charlotte Douglas International Airport in response to a lack of demand.

Long lines but improvement at RDU after weekend flight delays, cancellations

After a weekend of airlines grappling with thousands of cancelations and delays across the country, the numbers are looking better on Monday at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

RDU experiences delays and cancellations

Raleigh-Durham International Airport experienced dozens of delays and cancellations on Friday.

American Airlines flight diverted after passenger made threatening statement, airline says

A flight from North Carolina to Los Angeles was diverted to New Mexico overnight after a passenger made a "threatening statement" to a crew member, a spokesperson for American Airlines said.

Michelle Watson and Gregory Wallace, CNN

Cancellations, delays continue to affect American Airlines flights at RDU

Check your flight if you're headed to RDU this morning, a fifth day of American Airlines cancellations and delays could affect your travel plans.

Brett Knese, WRAL multimedia journalist

American Airlines flight cancellations continue at RDU

Check your flight if you're headed to RDU this morning, a fifth day of American Airlines cancellations and delays could affect your travel plans.

RDU customers upset over American Airlines cancelations

American Airlines canceled another 634 flights on Sunday, nearly one in every four of its flights for the day.

American Airlines cancels more than 600 flights on Sunday

American Airlines canceled another 634 flights on Sunday, nearly one in every four of its flights for the day, according to data from flight tracking website FlightAware.

By Pete Muntean, CNN

American and Southwest Airlines Reject Texas Mandate Ban

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, citing federal requirements, said Tuesday that they would not comply with an order from the governor of Texas barring private employers from mandating coronavirus vaccines in the state.

Coral Murphy Marcos and Daniel E. Slotnik, New York Times

Some American Airlines flights canceled at RDU

Multiple departing and incoming American Airlines flights were canceled on Tuesday morning at Raleigh Durham International Airport.

American Airlines passengers dealing with hundreds of canceled flights across country

American Airlines said they've canceled Hundreds of flights because of a staff and maintenance shortages along with other issues like bad weather.