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An American Airlines bus at JFK Airport in New York City was hijacked and the suspect led police on a bizarre joyride throughout the city before being arrested.

An American Airlines bus at JFK Airport in New York City was hijacked and the suspect led police on a bizarre joyride throughout the city before being arrested.

BY MACKENZIE CUMMINGS-GRADY

American Airlines Bus Carjacked From JFK Airport, Police Identify Suspect While In Pursuit

The American Airlines flight was intended for D.C. but was forced to be diverted to Raleigh-Durham International Airport because of an "unruly" passenger.

The American Airlines flight was intended for D.C. but was forced to be diverted to Raleigh-Durham International Airport because of an "unruly" passenger.

BY TRACE COWEN

Flight From Florida Forced to Divert Over Security Issue Involving ‘Unruly’ Passenger

U.S. track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson was kicked off an American Airlines flight following an altercation with a flight attendant over the weekend.

U.S. track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson was kicked off an American Airlines flight following an altercation with a flight attendant over the weekend.

BY BRAD CALLAS

Sha'Carri Richardson Says She Was Kicked Off American Airlines Plane After Argument With Flight Attendant

Traveling during the holidays is always stressful, and one woman at Miami International Airport decided to take out her frustrations on American Airlines staff.

Traveling during the holidays is always stressful, and one woman at Miami International Airport decided to take out her frustrations on American Airlines staff.

BY JOE PRICE

Video Shows Woman Throw Computer at Miami Airport Airline Agent

The airline has confirmed that two flight attendants and six passengers on the flight, which was diverted to Alabama, were transported to a local hospital.

The airline has confirmed that two flight attendants and six passengers on the flight, which was diverted to Alabama, were transported to a local hospital.

BY TRACE COWEN

Multiple People Hospitalized Following Severe Turbulence on American Airlines Flight

A California man was charged after exhibiting unruly behavior while aboard an American Airlines flight, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing.

A California man was charged after exhibiting unruly behavior while aboard an American Airlines flight, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing.

BY JOSE MARTINEZ

Flight Attendant Subdues Disorderly Passenger by Hitting Him Over the Head With Coffee Pot

The elderly Brooklyn couple, Roberto and Elana Birman, say they were told to get off the plane after they refused to put the religious cloth under their seat.

The elderly Brooklyn couple, Roberto and Elana Birman, say they were told to get off the plane after they refused to put the religious cloth under their seat.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Elderly Couple Claims They Were Removed From American Airlines Flight Over Prayer Shawl

A California man is facing up to 20 years in prison after being charged in the assault of a flight attendant on an American Airlines flight last week.

A California man is facing up to 20 years in prison after being charged in the assault of a flight attendant on an American Airlines flight last week.

BY BRAD CALLAS

American Airlines Passenger Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison for Allegedly Assaulting Flight Attendant

Witnesses say the attack began over a mask dispute, but the airline disputed the report without providing an actual reason for the altercation.

Witnesses say the attack began over a mask dispute, but the airline disputed the report without providing an actual reason for the altercation.

BY BRENTON BLANCHET

American Airlines Passenger Duct Taped for Allegedly Breaking Flight Attendant’s Nose

A man was arrested on Wednesday after he opened the emergency exit on an American Airlines plane and sat on the wing once the flight had landed in Miami.

A man was arrested on Wednesday after he opened the emergency exit on an American Airlines plane and sat on the wing once the flight had landed in Miami.

BY JORDAN ROSE

American Airlines Passenger Arrested for Opening Emergency Exit to Walk on Plane Wing in Miami