American Airlines reshuffles network leadership in Chicago

American Airlines promoted Nick Andersen to senior vice president for network planning effective 1 November and announced the retirement of Brian Znotins at the end of the year after nearly seven years as network chief, while Margaret Mueller was appointed vice president and managing partner for the Chicago market effective 30 November and Chris Kelly Singley joined as vice president for commercial communications, advertising and sponsoring.

Since the start of the year, American Airlines' stock has lost more than 21 percent, compared with a ten‑percent rise for Delta Air Lines, an eleven‑percent decline for United Airlines and a nearly 13 percent increase for the S&P 500 index.