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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An American Airlines passenger who was duct-taped to a first-class seat over unruly behavior is being sued by the FAA for $82,000

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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 plane.

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Airlines sometimes turn their planes around and fly thousands of miles home when they have problems. Here's why.

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A British Airways plane is taxiing to take-off as a United Airlines plane lands at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, California, United States on September 15, 2022.
Jets operated by British Airways and United Airlines.

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I toured American's pilot training academy, where new hires learn to fly Airbus and Boeing jets. Here's what the 3-week program looks like.

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American Airlines' new hire pilots spend about three weeks doing ground and simulator training before flying passengers.

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Flying taxis are closer than ever to reality. The booming industry needs to overcome infrastructure hurdles.

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Archer Aviation white livery flying over trees.
Archer's Midnight aircraft has secured certification to fly non-scheduled commercial flights, putting its eVTOL one step closer to flying for the airlines.

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I typically prefer Delta over American. After head-to-head flights, the rival airline is growing on me.

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The Kindle Fire on the tablet holder.
I prefer American's tablet holder to Delta's seatback screens. Not everyone agrees with me.

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American hopes to edge out rival airlines with a brand new Boeing 787-9 cabin. See how its current and future Dreamliners compare.

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American is introducing a more premium-heavy cabin on its future Boeing 787-9s, but the existing Dreamliners will maintain their old product.

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