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American Airlines has dropped its trademark infringement lawsuit against the all-powerful Google Inc. The lawsuit stemmed from the fact that the search engine allows search terms like "AAdvantage," the trademark name of its frequent flier program, to be linked competitors' sites that have no connection with American.

The Consumerist: July 2008 Archives 2008

American Airlines has dropped its trademark infringement lawsuit against the all-powerful Google Inc. The lawsuit stemmed from the fact that the search engine allows search terms like "AAdvantage," the trademark name of its frequent flier program, to be linked competitors' sites that have no connection with American.

Google: Of Course [Our Advertisers] Are Seeking To Hijack Or Divert Consumers - The Consumerist 2008

American was upset that when Google users entered search terms such as AAdvantage, the trademark name of its frequent-flier program, the results included Web sites that had no connection to American.

Google: Of Course [Our Advertisers] Are Seeking To Hijack Or Divert Consumers - The Consumerist 2008

American complained when visitors to Yahoo's Web site typed in trademark terms such as AAdvantage, the search engine directed them to competitors who pay Yahoo for the traffic.

FOX23: Local News 2009

American complained when visitors to Yahoo's Web site typed in trademark terms such as AAdvantage, the search engine directed them to competitors who pay Yahoo for the traffic.

13WHAM: Top Stories 2009

American was upset that Web users who entered search terms such as AAdvantage, the trademarked name of its frequent-flier program, saw results that included links to American's Web site but also to its rivals under sponsored links.

phillyBurbs.com: Home RSS feed 2009

American was upset that Web users who entered search terms such as AAdvantage, the trademarked name of its frequent-flier program, saw results that included links to American's Web site but also to its rivals under sponsored links.

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You also get charged in some cases when you use your U.S. airline miles for a ticket on a partner airline, such as redeeming American Airlines AAdvantage miles for seats on partner British Airways , or using Delta Air Lines miles for a trip originating in Europe.

Why 'Free' Tickets Cost So Much Scott McCartney 2011

American declined to disclose which elite members of its AAdvantage program were solicited, but a spokesman added that the "take rate" was among the highest of all recent offers sent to its premium customers.

Elite Fliers Invited to Stay Dressed Susan Carey 2011

After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week with an intent to restructure, the carrier said it would continue to fly its normal schedules, honor reservations and refunds as usual, and fully maintain its AAdvantage frequent-flier program.

The Latest in Counterfeit Goods Cristina Lourosa-Ricardo 2011