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Brussels Reduction of Service
ISSUED: 1510CT/23SEP
American Airlines will discontinue ORD-BRU service effective November 6, 2011. American will continue to serve BRU via JFK with daily year round nonstop service as well as in conjunction with oneworld partners British Airways and Iberia. American will be contacting all passengers to make alternative travel arrangements for them where possible or if alternative travel arrangements are unacceptable to the customer a full refund will apply. American Airlines apologizes for the inconvenience that this decision will cause.
Typhoon Roke Travel Policy
ISSUED: 1126CT/20SEP
Due to Typhoon Roke, American Airlines offers customers the convenience to change their plans. Please see Typhoon Roke - Travel Exception Advisory for complete details.
Tropical Storm Maria Travel Policy
ISSUED: 1149CT/25AUG
Due the projected path of Tropical Storm Maria, American Airlines offers customers the convenience to change their plans. Please see Tropical Storm Maria - Travel Exception Advisory for complete details.
System Weather Update
UPDATE: 1115CT/08SEP
We are watching closely the sytem weather as we currently have tropical storms and a tropical depression. Below are the recent forecasts for Tropical Storm Katia and Tropical Storm Nate:
- Tropical Storm Katia - In the Atlantic Ocean and is forecast to continue to move north parallel between the U.S. and Bermuda.
- Tropical Storm Nate - Located in the Gulf of Mexico off of the northwest coast of the Yucatan Peninsula and moving very slowly.
Tropical Storm Lee Travel Policy
ISSUED: 1700CT/02SEP
Due to the projected path of Tropical Storm Lee, American Airlines offers customers the convenience to change their plans. Please see Tropical Storm Lee - Travel Exception Advisory for complete details.
System Weather Update
UPDATE: 1025CT/02SEP
Two tropical storms and a tropical depression are being closely watched. Below are the recent forecasts for each.
Tropical Storm Katia
In the Atlantic Ocean and is forecast to move northwest and miss the Caribbean Islands.
Tropical Storm Talis
Will make landfall Friday in southern Japan with no ancipated impact to operations.
Tropical Depression 13
Located in the northern Gulf of Mexico andy may become a tropical storm. Expected to approach the coach of Southern Louisiana during the Labor Day weekend.
BTR Airport Closure
UPDATE: 1900CT/01SEP
UPDATE: 2130CT/01SEP
Please be advised that the BATON ROUGE, LA (BTR) Airport is closed until further notice due to an incidenct involving Delta Airlines that has left debris on the runway. Flights are subject to delays or cancellation. For flights departing Friday, September 2, passengers should re-check departure information in the morning before leaving for the airport. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
