The American Airlines exec also said the 737 Max delivered the range and performance required for many of the flights from Miami to Latin America. And then there are Miami Airport's unique challenges.

American Airlines ... than other US airlines, according to a new report. The airline has been badly affected by severe weather, the ongoing grounding of the Boeing 737 Max, and mechanical issues ...

The liabilities stemming from the design flaws in the original version of Boeing’s top-selling aircraft continue to mount, with more settlements and a federal plea agreement still to be concluded.