American Airlines Group names Robert Isom as President

American Airlines Group released that Chief Operating Officer Robert Isom will become president, effective immediately. In his new role, Isom will report to Chairman and CEO Doug Parker. Isom began his airline career at Northwest Airlines in 1991. He joined US Airways as chief operating officer in 2007 and led the turnaround of US Airways’ operating performance and reliability. He was selected to become chief operating officer of American Airlines in 2013 after the merger of American and US Airways. Isom succeeds J. Scott Kirby who is leaving the airline effective immediately.