American Airlines appoints network planning chief in latest management shake-up

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    "title": "American Airlines appoints network planning chief in latest management shake-up - Mezha.net",
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    "excerpt": "AI-generated illustration for Mezha The airline has named Nick Andersen to lead network planning and Margaret Mueller to oversee its Chicago market as it seeks to improve profits and win customers from United. The appointments are part of American Airlines’ second management reshuffle in the latter half of 2026, according to a staff memo seen by Reuters. They follow an August leadership shake-up in which CEO Robert Isom acknowledged a “meaningful gap” between the airline’s performance and where it should be, and signaled further changes. American’s profits continue to trail those of Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, drawing criticism from its unions. This is reported by Reuters . Nick Andersen, currently vice president of commercial planning and performance, will become senior vice president of network planning on November 1, Chief Commercial Officer Nat Pieper said in the memo. Brian Znotins, who has led American’s network team, plans to retire at year-end after nearly seven years with the airline. Pieper said Andersen’s experience in pricing, fleet planning and operations would help better coordinate network planning with flight operations and “improve financial results.” American also named Margaret Mueller, former president and CEO of the Executives’ Club of Chicago, vice president and managing partner for its Chicago market. She will oversee sales and local business...",
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