American Airlines Has A Major Dispute with Etihad and Qatar Airways

Hey Monkeys, I just read this article about how American Airline stopped code sharing with Etihad and Qatar Airways. 

 American Airlines announced its decision to sever its code-share agreements with Etihad and Qatar Airways.  According to the Fort Worth, Texas-based airline, Etihad and Qatar were both given notice on June 29 of its decision to end code-share flights after the close of business on March 24, 2018.   

 Code shares allow American to sell tickets on flights operated by another airline using an AA flight number so American's passengers can enjoy the same frequent-flier miles and perks, such as priority boarding, that they would on one of the airline's own flights.

However, American's decision to end the code-share agreements with Etihad and Qatar doesn't mean an end to their business relationships. Vinay Bhaskara, a senior business analyst at Airways, believes the decision is mostly posturing by American in support of its employees.  According to Etihad, its interline relationship with American remains intact, which means its passengers can continue to fly on American's aircraft and vice versa. Qatar Airways and American's relationship is closer and more contentious.