United executive explains why the airline hasn't bought Boeing's newest widebody plane

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People watching the 777X at an airshow.
United executive said the Boeing 777X is too big for its multi-hub network in the US.

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Air travel is rough. Here's how the government is trying to fix it.

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Whether it's a delayed flight, lost luggage, added fees, or long security lines, flying can be painful. It's gotten so bad the government is stepping in to try to make air travel suck a little less. Here's how.

American Airlines flight to Madrid diverted after bathroom overflows

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The American Airlines flight to Madrid (not pictured) was diverted to JFK.

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American Airlines passengers were stuck at airport gate for 14 hours after flight to Miami was diverted to the Bahamas

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American Airlines Boeing 737-823 takes off at Los Angeles international Airport on July 30, 2022 in Los Angeles, California
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800.

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Passenger sues American Airlines, claiming he broke his ankle while letting someone go to the bathroom

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American Airlines Boeing 737-823 takes off at Los Angeles international Airport on July 30, 2022 in Los Angeles, California
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800.

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Analyst blasts American Airlines for troubling 'lack of vigor' and action to improve financial performance

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An American Airlines plane prepares to land at the Miami International Airport on May 02, 2023 in Miami, Florida
American Airlines reported a 46% fall in second quarter 2024 profits.

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United and American Airlines are warning pilots they could struggle to communicate due to massive IT outage

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A United Airlines plane in the sky.
A United Airlines Boeing 777.

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I flew economy on American, Delta, and United. The flights were strikingly similar but with small quirks that may help you choose which airline to fly.

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Comparing American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines' domestic narrowbody cabins.

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American Airlines flight had to make emergency landing after man exposed himself and urinated in aisle, authorities say

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An American Airlines flight was diverted this week after authorities said a 25-year-old man exposed himself and urinated in the airplane's aisle mid-flight.

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Airlines got too confident, and now they are paying the price despite record-breaking travel

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American Airlines and Southwest Airlines planed lines at gates at an airport.
Southwest and American have recently announced profit outlook adjustments despite travel booming.

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