Tuesday, 13 Oct 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
The union representing American Airlines pilots is organizing a picket line in Washington to protest the company's plans for a business venture with two European carriers.
Monday, 12 Oct 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
Discount airlines have traditionally outflanked the big network carriers in customer service and low fares, and it appears they're extending their advantage to social media.
Thursday, 8 Oct 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
Lengthy airline delays are twice as common now as in 1990 and will get worse as the economy recovers, according to a Brookings Institution report released Thursday.
Monday, 28 Sep 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
American and United airlines this week have added $10 surcharges for most of their tickets for travel on three busy days around Thanksgiving and New Year's holidays.
Thursday, 17 Sep 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
The parent of American Airlines has obtained $2.9 billion in new financing and is making changes in its flight schedule to cope with weak demand and declining revenue.
Saturday, 12 Sep 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
American Airlines parent AMR Corp. is negotiating for closer ties and possibly an investment in financially troubled Japan Airlines Corp., according to a person familiar with the talks.
Thursday, 10 Sep 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
The carriers offered fewer flights this summer than last, and they slashed prices to fill even that reduced supply of seats, according to August traffic reports released over the past week.
Tuesday, 8 Sep 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
Airline passengers got to their destination on time a little more often in July. The Transportation Department said on Tuesday that 77.6 percent of airline flights arrived on time, up from 75.7 percent during the same month last year.
Thursday, 3 Sep 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
American Airlines, a unit of AMR Corp., said Wednesday it is offering promotions to its frequent flyers geared toward helping make them eligible for elite status and extra rewards.
Thursday, 3 Sep 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
Airlines cut fares to get more passengers on planes and salvage the summer travel season, but now their job gets harder heading into the slower fall and winter months.
Wednesday, 2 Sep 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
American Airlines, a unit of AMR Corp., said Wednesday it is offering promotions to its frequent flyers geared toward helping make them eligible for elite status and extra rewards.
Wednesday, 26 Aug 2009 | Source: The Associated Press
Airlines cut fares to get more passengers on planes and salvage the summer travel season, but now their job gets harder heading into the slower fall and winter months.
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