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David E. Harris, first Black commercial pilot for major US airline, dies at 89
David E. Harris, the first Black pilot to fly a commercial plane for a major airline and the first Black man to achieve the rank of Pilot Captain for a major U.S. commercial airline, has died at 89, American Airlines confirmed Saturday.
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American Airlines raises bag fees, won't allow some travel agency bookings to earn miles
American Airlines will start charging travelers $40 for a checked bag at the airport and $35 if purchased online.
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American Airlines announces partnership with Rangers as official airline
This partnership makes American Airlines the official airline of most of the Dallas professional league teams.
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Flight attendants picket, demand pay increases at DFW Airport, Dallas Love Field
On Tuesday, tens of thousands of flight attendants were expected to hold informational pickets at major airports across the country – including both major airports in North Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field Airport.
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Hundreds of flight attendants picket at DFW Airport, Love Field demanding better pay
Flight attendants will join tens of thousands around the country and world for the informational picket spanning 10 airlines. Unions say many have not seen a pay raise in at least 5 years.
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Flight attendants hold informational pickets on Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action
More than 100,000 people will be gathering in more than 30 cities to hold these informational pickets, but travelers should not expect disruptions. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the details.
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American Airlines jet overruns runway at DFW Airport Saturday
An American Airlines flight had trouble coming to a stop after touching down at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on Saturday night, the FAA confirms.
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Usher bringing ‘Past Present Future Tour' to Dallas
Usher, the multi-platinum-selling R&B superstar, has announced that he will bring his highly-anticipated Past Present Future tour to Dallas this year!
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American Airlines will soon offer nonstop flights to the land Down Under
American Airlines says later this year they’ll launch nonstop flights from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to Australia, Brazil, Hawaii, and Mexico.
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American Airlines eliminates 321 DFW positions in customer support reorg
American Airlines says they’re eliminating the positions of more than 320 workers in North Texas as part of a reconfiguration of its customer service team.
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Oven fire causes American Airlines flight to divert to Houston
No one was injured in the incident aboard the Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The airplane manufacturing giant has been the center of scrutiny after a midair blowout involving another model.
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Aviation expert says missing piece of Alaska Airlines plane holds a lot of clues
Federal investigators are trying to figure out what caused a window panel to blow off an Alaska Airlines plane mid-air on Friday night.
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Experts look into Alaska Airlines plane emergency landing
Boeing grounded 171 planes worldwide due to an incident where a window panel blew out of an Alaska Airlines jetliner during a flight from Oregon to California. The aircraft made an emergency landing, and thankfully, no one was seriously hurt. The NTSB is investigating, and each plane requires a 4-8 hour inspection. NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman interviewed an expert.
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Passenger recounts ‘chaos' on flight diverted due to unruly customer after leaving DFW
Flying out of DFW Airport Wednesday, J.P. Gallagher said his family was simply passing through on their way home to Butte, Montana, by way of Bozeman following a family vacation in Cozumel.
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Man describes plane incident as ‘chaotic' after DFW flight diversion
We continue to learn more about another mid-air issue. A flight departing from DFW, bound for Montana, had to make an emergency landing after officials say a passenger assaulted a flight attendant. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has more from recently released court documents and one of the people on board.
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A man charged with punching a flight attendant also allegedly kicked a police officer in the groin
A man accused of punching a flight attendant later kicked a police officer in the groin and spit on officers who were removing him from the plane in Texas, according to a newly released report by an FBI agent.
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‘Disruptive customer' causes flight from Dallas to make emergency landing
A man was charged with interfering with a crew after an American Airlines flight from Dallas to Bozeman, Montana, was diverted to Amarillo on Wednesday.
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Former American Airlines CEO talks about new life
The former CEO of American Airlines wants to solve the nationwide pilot shortage and believes it starts with removing barriers that keep women and people of color from pursuing aviation. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey spoke with Doug Parker about his new adventure.
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New partnership with American Airlines, CR Smith Museum taps into Dallas ISD students for future of flight
The multi-year program for middle and high school students provides access to aviation STEM education and creates exposure to industry career opportunities.
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‘Betrayal:' When American Airlines left New York City for Dallas-Fort Worth in 1979
A “betrayal” was what then-New York City mayor Ed Koch called American Airlines’ headquarters move to North Texas in 1978.