In November 2025, a rumor spread online that American Airlines, one of the largest commercial airlines in the world, was shutting down. The rumor spread over several days, circulating on platforms such as TikTok ( archived ), Instagram ( archived) and Facebook ( archived ).

An American Airlines executive on Monday slammed Congress amid one of the worst operational periods for the Fort Worth carrier this year after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered commercial airlines to cut flights to alleviate stress on the national airspace s ystem during the government shutdown.

To achieve profitability, American Airlines has been cutting costs, refocusing on sales and distribution, leveraging its loyalty program, and investing in premium travel experiences. These efforts helped reduce operating expenses by 0.1% during the quarter, while premium unit revenue outperformed the main cabin.

COO David Seymour called the scale of the flight disruptions "unacceptable" after the Airline saw 1,400 canceled flights over the weekend.

American Airlines has announced plans to cut a small number of management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas.

American Airlines will cut management and support staff, mostly at its Fort Worth headquarters, to "right-size" operations. The airline says the move is aimed at improving efficiency while continuing to invest in long-term priorities.

The NTSB has released a final report on an American Airlines plane that overran a runway at DFW Airport. DALLAS — Improper maintenance led to a brake system "anomaly" that caused an American Airlines plane to overrun a runway at DFW Airport in February 2024, a new report from the National Transportation Safety Board detailed.

Airlines are reducing flights starting Friday under a new FAA directive. Here’s how United, Southwest and American are handling it.