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A jury in Fort Worth awarded American Airlines $9.4m Tuesday in the North Texas-based airline’s suit against Skiplagged, a website that promotes bargain airfares via a hack known as “skiplagging.” Skiplagging, also known as hidden-city ticketing or throwaway ticketing, is when travelers book a flight with a connection but get off in the layover city and don’t take the remaining flights in the booked itinerary to save money. Jurors in the court of U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman’s ordered Skiplagged to pay $4.7m in actual damages for copyright infringement and reportedly another $4.7m in disgorgement of “ill-gotten” revenues. American Airlines had sought more than $94m in damages. “American is pleased the jury recognized that Skiplagged infringed its valuable trademarks and awarded $9.4m in damages for copyright infringement. This was an important next step in protecting American's intellectual property and valuable brand,” American Airlines said in a statement. The jury didn't award any damages on the trademark claim.<br/>

A plane had an "engine issue" on Thursday shortly after landing from a long-haul flight. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch<br/>American Airlines Fight 47 landed at O'Hare at about 4 p.m. from the London Heathrow Airport. Shortly after landing, crew reported a "engine issue," according to the FAA. All passengers deplaned the Boeing 787-900 at Terminal 5, the FAA added. The Chicago Fire Department responded to the call, the Chicago Department of Aviation said. American Airlines has not released more information. CDA said there was no significant impact on airport operations.<br/>