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American Airlines cancels flights to Tel Aviv from NY's JFK Airport until at least March 2027

Competing US carriers Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have also canceled flights to Israel, though both are expected to resume service before the end of 2026.

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A Boeing 777 passengers aircraft of American Airlines arrives from Milan at JFK International Airport in New York as the Manhattan skyline looms in the background on February 7, 2024; Illustrative.
A SOUTHWEST Airlines Boeing 737 airplane departs from Harry Reid International Airport as a Delta Airlines aircraft taxis on March 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

US airlines project confidence as fuel costs surge in wake of US-Israeli war on Iran - analysis

For the biggest US carriers, which do not hedge against oil price rises, the shock is showing up mainly in the fuel bill, with jet fuel prices nearly doubling since the conflict began.

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An American Airlines Airbus A321-200 plane takes off from Los Angeles International airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California, US March 28, 2018.

US government admits role in plane collision that killed figure skaters

The American Airlines jet collided with a Black Hawk helicopter as it made its approach to Reagan National Airport just outside Washington, DC, on January 29.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomes US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff during a meeting in Moscow, Russia August 6, 2025.

Russia rejects major concessions on Ukraine as leaked call shows Witkoff advising Moscow

Russia rejects major concessions on Ukraine despite a leaked call showing US envoy Steve Witkoff advising Moscow on how to pitch a peace plan to Trump.

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Airlines scrap over 2,000 US flights as Hurricane Ian set to make landfall

American Airlines issued a travel alert for 20 airports in the western Caribbean and Florida waiving change fees for ticket booked by Sept. 23.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022ByREUTERS
Nyasia Arzuaga looks out at storm clouds, as Hurricane Ian spun toward the state carrying high winds, torrential rains and a powerful storm surge, at Ben T. Davis Beach in Tampa, Florida, US, September 27, 2022.

Orthodox women sue airlines after being grounded on flight home to New York

The group of young women and their chaperones were prevented from boarding a flight traveling from Amsterdam to New York allegedly for eating outside of designated mealtimes.

MARCH 31, 2022ByJULIA GERGELY/JTA
Delta Airlines airplanes at JFK airport, NY.

5G could ground some planes, wreak havoc, major US airline CEOs warn

The FAA has warned that potential interference could affect sensitive airplane instruments such as altimeters and impact on low-visibility operations.

JANUARY 17, 2022ByREUTERS
A Southwest Airlines plane approaches to land at San Diego International Airport as US telecom companies, airlines and the FAA continue to discuss the potential impact of 5G wireless services on aircraft electronics in San Diego, California, US, January 6, 2022.

Man breaks into cockpit of American Airlines flight

The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800 carrying 121 passengers and six crew members, was damaged as a result of the man's rampage.

JANUARY 12, 2022ByREUTERS
An American Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8, on a flight from Miami to New York City, comes in for landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York, U.S., March 12, 2019.

Airlines have a recipe to reach zero emissions by 2050: Cooking oil

United Airlines has found a way to meet its goal of eliminating greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 - using cooking oil and rendered waste fat from beef, pork and chicken.

DECEMBER 30, 2021ByHUGO MARTIN/LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS
Grounded Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are seen parked in an aerial photo at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington, U.S. July 1, 2019.

Emirates Airlines to launch daily Israel - Dubai route starting Dec. 6

Flights will leave Tel Aviv at 6:25 p.m. and arrive in Dubai at 11:25 p.m. Flights will depart Dubai at 2:50 p.m. and arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport at 4:25 p.m.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021ByZEV STUB
Emirates Airlines to launch daily Israel- Dubai route Dec. 6

American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights over staff shortages

Heading towards the busy holiday travel season, carriers are working to hire more employees.

OCTOBER 31, 2021ByREUTERS
American Airlines

White House pressing US airlines to quickly mandate vaccines

"We realize this federal mandate may be difficult, but it is what is required of our company, and we will comply." wrote American Airlines Chief Executive Doug Parker and President Robert Isom.

OCTOBER 3, 2021ByREUTERS
A United Airlines passenger jet takes off with New York City as a backdrop, at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey, US December 6, 2019.

Airlines press US on refusal to lift COVID-19 travel restrictions

The airline CEOs on May 11 had called for a summit between US officials, UK officials, and airlines to discuss how to "expeditiously reopen transatlantic travel"

JUNE 5, 2021ByREUTERS
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will have daily flights to Tel Aviv beginning in March 2021.

Hamas threatens airlines, Ben-Gurion closes to arriving flights

Hamas warned international airlines from flying to Israel, saying it was targeting airports in Israel.

MAY 14, 2021ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Delta airline plane