American Airlines expands its crackdown on line cutters
American Airlines' new boarding technology aims to improve efficiency and reduce line-cutting, expanding to over 100 airports before Thanksgiving.
American Airlines' New Tech That Shames Passengers Who Board Out of Turn Is Expanding to More Than 100 Airports
American Airlines is implementing new boarding technology to enhance on-time boarding and customer satisfaction during the upcoming holiday travel season.
American Airlines tests boarding technology that calls out line cutters
American Airlines is trialing technology to prevent line-cutting during boarding to improve the passenger experience.
American Airlines expands its crackdown on line cutters
American Airlines' new boarding technology aims to improve efficiency and reduce line-cutting, expanding to over 100 airports before Thanksgiving.
American Airlines' New Tech That Shames Passengers Who Board Out of Turn Is Expanding to More Than 100 Airports
American Airlines is implementing new boarding technology to enhance on-time boarding and customer satisfaction during the upcoming holiday travel season.
American Airlines tests boarding technology that calls out line cutters
American Airlines is trialing technology to prevent line-cutting during boarding to improve the passenger experience.
Getting to South America Just Got Cheaper and Easier for American Airlines Customers
American Airlines' partnership with JetSmart boosts AAdvantage miles' value for travel in South America, enhancing options and rewards for frequent flyers.
American Airlines Just Made Using Trip Credits Much Easier - What to Know
Redemption of American Airlines trip credits is now streamlined for better user experience.
You Can Earn American Airline Miles and Loyalty Points When Upgrading Your Seat - What to Know
Passengers can now earn AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points on paid upgrades.
The policy encourages travelers to consider buying upgrades on American Airlines flights.
Score Discounted Flights to Argentina, Brazil, and More With American Airlines' Fare Sale
American Airlines offers discounted flights to South America, available for travel from September to December with no end date for the sale.
Getting to South America Just Got Cheaper and Easier for American Airlines Customers
American Airlines' partnership with JetSmart boosts AAdvantage miles' value for travel in South America, enhancing options and rewards for frequent flyers.
American Airlines Just Made Using Trip Credits Much Easier - What to Know
Redemption of American Airlines trip credits is now streamlined for better user experience.
You Can Earn American Airline Miles and Loyalty Points When Upgrading Your Seat - What to Know
Passengers can now earn AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points on paid upgrades.
The policy encourages travelers to consider buying upgrades on American Airlines flights.
Score Discounted Flights to Argentina, Brazil, and More With American Airlines' Fare Sale
American Airlines offers discounted flights to South America, available for travel from September to December with no end date for the sale.
American Airlines CEO longs for the day when Boeing is not a distraction
Boeing is facing significant criticism from American Airlines due to ongoing delays and quality issues, impacting operational efficiency.
2 major airline CEOs have issued a clear message to Boeing in the past week: Do better
Boeing's delivery delays significantly impact major airlines like Southwest and American Airlines, necessitating improvements for operational stability.
American Airlines CEO says the carrier has been 'struggling' with Boeing for 5 years and needs it to 'deliver quality aircraft on time'
American Airlines struggles with Boeing, seeking timely delivery of quality aircraft.
CEO Robert Isom remains confident in managing airline capacity despite Boeing challenges.
American Airlines will reduce service on these 12 routes to Europe and elsewhere in ongoing Boeing fallout
American Airlines is reducing international flights due to Boeing's production issues.
American Airlines will reduce service on these 6 routes from the U.S. to Europe in Boeing fallout
American Airlines will temporarily eliminate some long-haul international flights to Europe due to Boeing's production problems.
American Airlines CEO longs for the day when Boeing is not a distraction
Boeing is facing significant criticism from American Airlines due to ongoing delays and quality issues, impacting operational efficiency.
2 major airline CEOs have issued a clear message to Boeing in the past week: Do better
Boeing's delivery delays significantly impact major airlines like Southwest and American Airlines, necessitating improvements for operational stability.
American Airlines CEO says the carrier has been 'struggling' with Boeing for 5 years and needs it to 'deliver quality aircraft on time'
American Airlines struggles with Boeing, seeking timely delivery of quality aircraft.
CEO Robert Isom remains confident in managing airline capacity despite Boeing challenges.
American Airlines will reduce service on these 12 routes to Europe and elsewhere in ongoing Boeing fallout
American Airlines is reducing international flights due to Boeing's production issues.
American Airlines will reduce service on these 6 routes from the U.S. to Europe in Boeing fallout
American Airlines will temporarily eliminate some long-haul international flights to Europe due to Boeing's production problems.
American Airlines faces a discrimination suit after removing 8 Black men from flight
Three Black men sue American Airlines for racial discrimination after being removed from a flight.
Black Men Who Were Asked to Leave a Flight Sue American Airlines, Claiming Racial Discrimination
Black passengers sued American Airlines for alleged racial discrimination.
American Airlines Is Accused of Discrimination in Lawsuit
Three Black men sue American Airlines for race discrimination after being removed from flight in a lawsuit filed by Public Citizen.
An American Airlines passenger is suing, saying a bag fell from a faulty overhead bin and caused her permanent, disabling injuries
American Airlines faces a negligence lawsuit after an overhead locker incident caused serious injuries to a passenger.
American Airlines withdrew a lawsuit seeking compensation from a $36 billion shipping giant over a damaged plane engine
American Airlines withdrew its lawsuit against Kuehne + Nagel after alleging significant damage to a Rolls Royce engine during transit.
Ryan Seacrest's ex seriously injured after swallowing shards of plastic from beverage on American Airlines flight: suit
Ryan Seacrest's ex-girlfriend Shana Wall claims American Airlines negligently served a beverage with plastic shards, causing serious internal injuries.
American Airlines faces a discrimination suit after removing 8 Black men from flight
Three Black men sue American Airlines for racial discrimination after being removed from a flight.
Black Men Who Were Asked to Leave a Flight Sue American Airlines, Claiming Racial Discrimination
Black passengers sued American Airlines for alleged racial discrimination.
American Airlines Is Accused of Discrimination in Lawsuit
Three Black men sue American Airlines for race discrimination after being removed from flight in a lawsuit filed by Public Citizen.
An American Airlines passenger is suing, saying a bag fell from a faulty overhead bin and caused her permanent, disabling injuries
American Airlines faces a negligence lawsuit after an overhead locker incident caused serious injuries to a passenger.
American Airlines withdrew a lawsuit seeking compensation from a $36 billion shipping giant over a damaged plane engine
American Airlines withdrew its lawsuit against Kuehne + Nagel after alleging significant damage to a Rolls Royce engine during transit.
Ryan Seacrest's ex seriously injured after swallowing shards of plastic from beverage on American Airlines flight: suit
Ryan Seacrest's ex-girlfriend Shana Wall claims American Airlines negligently served a beverage with plastic shards, causing serious internal injuries.
American Airlines to Cut These Routes to Las Vegas, Orlando, and More - Here's Why
American Airlines is streamlining its flight options in Austin, discontinuing several nonstop routes in response to changing travel demand post-pandemic.
Will labor strife led by pilots become the airline industry's next big obstacle?
The big challenges of 2022 - COVID and inflation - posed no obstacle to travelers, but finding enough pilots slowed down the travel recovery.Now, with all four big airlines negotiating pilot contracts and several in talks with flight attendants and other groups, labor could again be a pain point for travelers and carriers alike.
American Airlines to Cut These Routes to Las Vegas, Orlando, and More - Here's Why
American Airlines is streamlining its flight options in Austin, discontinuing several nonstop routes in response to changing travel demand post-pandemic.
Will labor strife led by pilots become the airline industry's next big obstacle?
The big challenges of 2022 - COVID and inflation - posed no obstacle to travelers, but finding enough pilots slowed down the travel recovery.Now, with all four big airlines negotiating pilot contracts and several in talks with flight attendants and other groups, labor could again be a pain point for travelers and carriers alike.
American Airlines Is Adding 5 New Routes to Europe - See Where
American Airlines is adding five new routes to Europe from various hubs, enhancing travel options for summer 2025.
You Can Buy American Airlines Miles for Up to 35% Off - Here's How
American Airlines offers a limited-time discount on AAdvantage miles, with savings up to 35%, perfect for frequent fliers seeking to enhance their travel.
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Melania Trump received $237,500 for a speech from the Log Cabin Republicans.
Erin Wright humorously reacted to her American Airlines blacklisting after an incident on a flight.
Minnesota LGBTQ groups view Governor Walz's support as a positive influence.
American Airlines Is Cutting These 5 U.S. Routes From Austin Airport
Passengers traveling from Austin will have fewer direct flight options as American Airlines discontinues nonstop routes to several destinations.
Analyst blasts American Airlines for troubling 'lack of vigor' and action to improve financial performance
JP Morgan analysts criticize American Airlines for lack of action in improving financial performance.
American Airlines' attempt to strong-arm its customers into buying tickets directly backfired, sending its profits down nearly 50%
American Airlines is reversing a controversial booking policy after facing a significant drop in profits.
American Airlines reaches agreement with flight attendant union, avoiding strike
American Airlines reached a contract agreement with flight attendants' union to avoid a strike and offer increased pay levels.
World War II veterans take off for France for 80th anniversary of D-Day
Veterans of WWII traveled to France for D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations.
American Airlines supported the flight for veterans aged 96-107.
Events included wreath-laying ceremonies, visits to historical sites, and honoring fallen service members.
The Drum's Daily Briefing: Store brands surge & Abercrombie's comeback
Inflation leading to increased purchases of store brands, store brands positioning to compete with national names, Abercrombie's successful revival, American Airlines' strategic misstep and consequent consequences.
Patent Filings Roundup: Traxcell Patents Ordered into Receivership Amidst Failure to Pay, Multiple Motions to Dismiss; Litigation Funder Tells Delaware Court Work-Product Protection Applies
There was a slight uptick in district court filings last week after a slow January and February, with 43 new patent filings, including a design patent battle involving tumblers and multiple filings indicating an association with high-volume plaintiffs such as Jeffrey Gross and Leigh Rothschild.It was a busy week at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), with over 32 new challenges last week, with only one procedural denial on an institution decision-but that was not based on discretionary denial, which remains often briefed but rarely successful for the time being.
Justice Department Sues to Block JetBlue-Spirit Merger in Latest Antitrust Move From Biden Administration
Officials are concerned that the merger would decrease competition in an industry that is already highly consolidated.A JetBlue airliner takes off past Spirit Airlines planes at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.Joe Cavaretta / Sun Sentinel / Tribune News Service via Getty Images The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit to block a merger between JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines in the latest antitrust move from the Biden administration.
Patent Filings Roundup: Traxcell Patents Ordered into Receivership Amidst Failure to Pay, Multiple Motions to Dismiss; Litigation Funder Tells Delaware Court Work-Product Protection Applies
There was a slight uptick in district court filings last week after a slow January and February, with 43 new patent filings, including a design patent battle involving tumblers and multiple filings indicating an association with high-volume plaintiffs such as Jeffrey Gross and Leigh Rothschild.It was a busy week at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), with over 32 new challenges last week, with only one procedural denial on an institution decision-but that was not based on discretionary denial, which remains often briefed but rarely successful for the time being.
Justice Department Sues to Block JetBlue-Spirit Merger in Latest Antitrust Move From Biden Administration
Officials are concerned that the merger would decrease competition in an industry that is already highly consolidated.A JetBlue airliner takes off past Spirit Airlines planes at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.Joe Cavaretta / Sun Sentinel / Tribune News Service via Getty Images The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit to block a merger between JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines in the latest antitrust move from the Biden administration.
NTSB subpoenas American Airlines flight crew in JFK runway incursion
(CNN)The National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating a near miss incident on the JFK runway last month, has issued a subpoena for the testimony of the American Airlines pilots involved."American Airlines cleared the flight crew's schedule to ensure their availability; however, the flight crew refused to be interviewed on the basis that their statements would be audio recorded for transcription," the NTSB preliminary report says.
All flights grounded at airport near Penn State University over suspicious device, 100 passengers bused to campus
All flights were grounded at University Park Airport in Pennsylvania Friday as authorities investigated a suspicious device in a checked bag, forcing about 100 passengers to be bused out of the area and the airport to close until Saturday, officials said.The airport in State College, located less than five miles from the Penn State University campus, was closed to air traffic and passengers while an explosives device team and local police examined the contents of the bag, which was checked on a flight en route to Chicago, Penn State University Police and Public Safety said in a statement.
NTSB subpoenas American Airlines flight crew in JFK runway incursion
(CNN)The National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating a near miss incident on the JFK runway last month, has issued a subpoena for the testimony of the American Airlines pilots involved."American Airlines cleared the flight crew's schedule to ensure their availability; however, the flight crew refused to be interviewed on the basis that their statements would be audio recorded for transcription," the NTSB preliminary report says.
All flights grounded at airport near Penn State University over suspicious device, 100 passengers bused to campus
All flights were grounded at University Park Airport in Pennsylvania Friday as authorities investigated a suspicious device in a checked bag, forcing about 100 passengers to be bused out of the area and the airport to close until Saturday, officials said.The airport in State College, located less than five miles from the Penn State University campus, was closed to air traffic and passengers while an explosives device team and local police examined the contents of the bag, which was checked on a flight en route to Chicago, Penn State University Police and Public Safety said in a statement.
Report: Companies' climate targets not what they claim to be
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Climate commitments by companies aren't always as green as they seem.A new report concludes major brands are exaggerating how ambitious their efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions are in effect misleading consumers, investors and governments.
United Flight From Maui Came Within 800 Feet of Striking Pacific Ocean
In December, about a minute after a United Airlines flight departed from Kahului Airport in Maui, the plane, a Boeing 777-200, entered a steep dive and came within 775 feet of the surface of the Pacific Ocean, according to flight data.The plane had initially ascended to an altitude of 2,200 feet before suddenly falling at a rate of nearly 8,600 feet per minute, according to The Air Current, which reported on the episode on Sunday after analyzing data from the Dec. 18 flight.
Plane and Bus Collide at Los Angeles Airport, Injuring 5, Officials Say
Five people were injured on Friday night after an American Airlines plane struck a shuttle bus at Los Angeles International Airport in California, officials said, in what was the latest in a string of unusual incidents at major airports in the past four weeks.The plane, an Airbus A321, had no passengers and was being towed on a taxiway around 10 p.m. local time when it hit a bus that was transporting passengers between terminals, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Here Are SF's 2023 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists
The James Beard Awards are one of the biggest culinary awards in America, and the 2023 semifinalists for the prestigious award were announced Wednesday.San Francisco and the Bay Area landed semifinalists all throughout the long list, including longtime Japantown bakery Yasukochi's Sweet Stop appearing in the new Outstanding Bakery category.
Editorial: More stolen Christmases than the Grinch: Lessons from the great Southwest Airlines meltdown
The airline with the ticker LUV, now a far cry from its early customers-first days under co-founder Herb Kelleher, ruined countless holiday reunions over the past week.Southwest Airlines marooned not just passengers but also its own crews and landed tens of thousands of its customers in a Sisyphean holiday-week bog from which there seemed to be no escape to anywhere but the filthy bathroom or the knee-deep bar.
Kershaw's Challenge KC Live Benefit Concert Raises Record $1.8 Million
Earlier this month, Clayton and Ellen Kershaw hosted their eighth annual KC Live benefit concert in Dallas.It's one of two crown jewel events Kershaw's Challenge puts together on a yearly basis, along with Ping Pong 4 Purpose at Dodger Stadium.This week, Kershaw announced the concert raised a record $1.8 million for his charity, which surpassed the $1.2 million raised during the 2019 event.
Report: Companies' climate targets not what they claim to be
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Climate commitments by companies aren't always as green as they seem.A new report concludes major brands are exaggerating how ambitious their efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions are in effect misleading consumers, investors and governments.
United Flight From Maui Came Within 800 Feet of Striking Pacific Ocean
In December, about a minute after a United Airlines flight departed from Kahului Airport in Maui, the plane, a Boeing 777-200, entered a steep dive and came within 775 feet of the surface of the Pacific Ocean, according to flight data.The plane had initially ascended to an altitude of 2,200 feet before suddenly falling at a rate of nearly 8,600 feet per minute, according to The Air Current, which reported on the episode on Sunday after analyzing data from the Dec. 18 flight.
Plane and Bus Collide at Los Angeles Airport, Injuring 5, Officials Say
Five people were injured on Friday night after an American Airlines plane struck a shuttle bus at Los Angeles International Airport in California, officials said, in what was the latest in a string of unusual incidents at major airports in the past four weeks.The plane, an Airbus A321, had no passengers and was being towed on a taxiway around 10 p.m. local time when it hit a bus that was transporting passengers between terminals, the Federal Aviation Administration said.
Here Are SF's 2023 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists
The James Beard Awards are one of the biggest culinary awards in America, and the 2023 semifinalists for the prestigious award were announced Wednesday.San Francisco and the Bay Area landed semifinalists all throughout the long list, including longtime Japantown bakery Yasukochi's Sweet Stop appearing in the new Outstanding Bakery category.
Editorial: More stolen Christmases than the Grinch: Lessons from the great Southwest Airlines meltdown
The airline with the ticker LUV, now a far cry from its early customers-first days under co-founder Herb Kelleher, ruined countless holiday reunions over the past week.Southwest Airlines marooned not just passengers but also its own crews and landed tens of thousands of its customers in a Sisyphean holiday-week bog from which there seemed to be no escape to anywhere but the filthy bathroom or the knee-deep bar.
Kershaw's Challenge KC Live Benefit Concert Raises Record $1.8 Million
Earlier this month, Clayton and Ellen Kershaw hosted their eighth annual KC Live benefit concert in Dallas.It's one of two crown jewel events Kershaw's Challenge puts together on a yearly basis, along with Ping Pong 4 Purpose at Dodger Stadium.This week, Kershaw announced the concert raised a record $1.8 million for his charity, which surpassed the $1.2 million raised during the 2019 event.
Pilots at Delta Air Lines have approved a new contract that will increase wages 34 percent by 2026 and includes improvements to scheduling, retirement and other benefits, raising the standard for contract negotiations underway at other large U.S. airlines.Voting was conducted in February, and the results were announced on Wednesday, with 78 percent of pilots approving the contract, according to the union that represents them, the Delta Master Executive Council.
Ventura sailor returns home nearly 81 years after dying in Pearl Harbor attack
Nearly 81 years after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the body of Navy ship fitter Claude Ralph Garcia returned home to Ventura County, bringing closure to a death that stunned a close-knit military family.The long-delayed journey home began a year ago when Ric Ruffinelli received a letter in the mail about his great-uncle who died during the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Delta Pilots Approve Contract Raising Pay by 34%
Pilots at Delta Air Lines have approved a new contract that will increase wages 34 percent by 2026 and includes improvements to scheduling, retirement and other benefits, raising the standard for contract negotiations underway at other large U.S. airlines.Voting was conducted in February, and the results were announced on Wednesday, with 78 percent of pilots approving the contract, according to the union that represents them, the Delta Master Executive Council.
Ventura sailor returns home nearly 81 years after dying in Pearl Harbor attack
Nearly 81 years after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the body of Navy ship fitter Claude Ralph Garcia returned home to Ventura County, bringing closure to a death that stunned a close-knit military family.The long-delayed journey home began a year ago when Ric Ruffinelli received a letter in the mail about his great-uncle who died during the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Black History Month takes flight early at Dr. Ronald E. McNair public school * Brooklyn Paper
American Airlines has partnered with Dr. Ronald E. McNair public school to honor the legacy of Bessie Coleman, the first black and native American to become an aviator, with a ceremony for young girls on Jan. 27, a few days ahead of Black History Month.According to Lena Gates, principal of P.S. 005, American Airline's will bring in Gigi Coleman, the grandniece of the flight pioneer, to celebrate with their aviation center's Lady Flyer's, the Bed-Stuy girl group made up of elementary student pilots.
Does It Feel Like Your Department Has Been Sidelined?
Five strategies to regain your influence.As business needs and relationships at work continuously change, so does the relative influence of certain departments.In this piece, the author offers strategies to follow if you're getting the sense that your department is being cast aside: 1) Reflect on the root cause of your exclusion; 2) Tie your department's work to clear business needs; 3) Broaden your perceived value; 4) Keep driving results; 5) Build up those that are coming up after you.
7 Luxury Homes Sold in the DC Area
Where: Great Falls.Bought by: David Raffetto , Cisco's director of sales for the Department of Defense.Listed: $3,495,000.Sold: $3,250,000.Days on market: 93.Style: Colonial.Bragging points: Two acres, with seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, five fireplaces, a climate-controlled wine cellar, and an outdoor heated pool.
From nurses to postal workers - every strike likely to affect UK by end of 2022
As inflation has climbed steadily throughout year, workers have seen rising prices eroding their earnings just as employers have been trying to make savings or modernise working practices to cope with increasing costs.The result?Clashes over pay, redundancies, pensions and terms and conditions.A new winter of discontent had begun even before Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement on 17 November, which left householders everywhere feeling even worse off.
From nurses to postal workers - every strike likely to affect UK by end of 2022
As inflation has climbed steadily throughout year, workers have seen rising prices eroding their earnings just as employers have been trying to make savings or modernise working practices to cope with increasing costs.The result?Clashes over pay, redundancies, pensions and terms and conditions.A new winter of discontent had begun even before Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement on 17 November, which left householders everywhere feeling even worse off.
From nurses to postal workers - every strike likely to affect UK by end of 2022
As inflation has climbed steadily throughout year, workers have seen rising prices eroding their earnings just as employers have been trying to make savings or modernise working practices to cope with increasing costs.The result?Clashes over pay, redundancies, pensions and terms and conditions.A new winter of discontent had begun even before Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement on 17 November, which left householders everywhere feeling even worse off.
From nurses to postal workers - every strike likely to affect UK by end of 2022
As inflation has climbed steadily throughout year, workers have seen rising prices eroding their earnings just as employers have been trying to make savings or modernise working practices to cope with increasing costs.The result?Clashes over pay, redundancies, pensions and terms and conditions.A new winter of discontent had begun even before Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement on 17 November, which left householders everywhere feeling even worse off.
From nurses to postal workers - every strike likely to affect UK by end of 2022
As inflation has climbed steadily throughout year, workers have seen rising prices eroding their earnings just as employers have been trying to make savings or modernise working practices to cope with increasing costs.The result?Clashes over pay, redundancies, pensions and terms and conditions.A new winter of discontent had begun even before Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement on 17 November, which left householders everywhere feeling even worse off.
From nurses to postal workers - every strike likely to affect UK by end of 2022
As inflation has climbed steadily throughout year, workers have seen rising prices eroding their earnings just as employers have been trying to make savings or modernise working practices to cope with increasing costs.The result?Clashes over pay, redundancies, pensions and terms and conditions.A new winter of discontent had begun even before Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement on 17 November, which left householders everywhere feeling even worse off.
Three local food vendors have opened at a new half-acre public park on the ground floor of 550 Madison Avenue, an office tower located between East 55th and 56th streets in Midtown Manhattan, according to a spokesperson.The lineup at the 21,300-square-foot space includes: Eat OffBeat, a local group that works with refugee and immigrant chefs; Local Roots NYC, a market and cafe that started as a community-supported agriculture group; and Manhattan coffee shop, Black Fox.
Editorial: Digging beneath the O'Hare expansion hype
A lot of promotional blather came out of the speechifying at O'Hare International Airport Monday, when Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Mayor Lori Lightfoot to mark the final federal green lighting of the new "global terminal" expansion atO'Hare, replacing the noticeably outdated Terminal 2. "When it opens, the Global Terminal will be one of the most transformative terminal investments in America, more than doubling the space in the existing Terminal 2, and allowing for the integration of international and domestic operations for our hub carriers United and American airlines," Chicago Department of Aviation Commissioner Jamie Rhee said.