American Airlines closes Santo Domingo office
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American Airlines shut its Santo Domingo office affecting about 130 staff, logged 9,046 passenger complaints in the first half of 2026, and had an American Eagle flight return to St. Louis after an odor was detected.
Office closure in Dominican Republic
American Airlines closed its office on Max Henríquez Ureña Street in Santo Domingo, affecting approximately 130 employees. The airline said it will increase flights to the Dominican Republic in November and December.
Passenger complaint statistics
The U.S. Department of Transportation recorded 9,046 passenger complaints against American Airlines in the first six months of 2026, representing about 31 percent of all U.S. airline complaints during that period. The airline logged 8.93 complaints per 100,000 passengers, compared with an industry average of 6.49.
Emergency landing in St. Louis
American Eagle flight 5089, operated by PSA Airlines, returned to St. Louis Lambert International Airport about 15 minutes after takeoff because of an odor on board. The aircraft was taken out of service for inspection, passengers were deplaned and later rebooked on other flights.
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