Airlines

Southwest to save by delaying delivery of planes

7 days ago

It was the only major U.S. airline to offer a dividend until Delta Air Lines Inc. announced last week that it too will begin paying a dividend.

Unions create partnership to jointly represent mechanics at American, US Airways

8 days ago

"This agreement allows us to use our combined strength and resources on behalf of all our members as we move forward at the new American Airlines," TWU International President Jim Little said.

Boeing resumes 787 deliveries after 4-month halt

9 days ago

One was a fire on a plane that had just landed minutes earlier, and the second was in-flight smoldering that prompted an emergency landing by an ANA plane.

2 unions aim to share representation of AA workers

9 days ago

"You have two groups that have done a poor job of representing the separate groups," said Ocheltree, who added that US Airways mechanics earn less than peers at other carriers.

Smaller airports have fewer departures, seats as airlines become more profitable

13 days ago

And though cities of all sizes consider their airports engines of economic growth, many will find it hard to keep the service they have, much less attract new airlines.

American-US Airways merger formally approved by bankruptcy judge

13 days ago

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane officially approved American Airlines' merger agreement with US Airways on Friday, signing a court order that affirmed his decision made at a March 27 hearing.

American agrees to pay $24.9 million to settle FAA safety claims

13 days ago

American Airlines has agreed to pay the Federal Aviation Administration $24.9 million to settle up to $162 million in claims made by the agency related to various problems.

IAG, parent of BA, loses 630 million euros in 1Q

13 days ago

IAG, parent of BA, loses 630 million euros in 1Q

American Airlines settles safety claims for $24.9M

13 days ago

American Airlines has agreed to pay $24.9 million to settle $162 million in potential fines that were proposed by U.S. safety regulators.

Teamsters file for attempt to represent US Airways mechanics

14 days ago

"If the Teamsters are successful in getting US Airways and American mechanics to switch unions, it will double their membership of airline mechanics.

American Airlines begins flights to Korea

14 days ago

American Airlines is beginning daily nonstop flights between Dallas and South Korea, adding a new route to Asia, where it lags behind rivals United and Delta.

Delta will pay a dividend, buy back shares

15 days ago

Delta Air Lines will start paying a quarterly dividend and buy back some of its shares - investor-friendly moves that are common in other industries but rare for airlines.

Mich.-to-NYC flight hit by lightning, lands safely

15 days ago

American Airlines spokesman Matt Miller says American Eagle Flight 4563 was struck twice by lightning as it approached New York on Wednesday morning.

Air China approves plan to buy 100 Airbus jets

15 days ago

In March, Air China placed an order for 31 Boeing aircraft worth $4.8 billion at list prices, though airlines typically get a discount.

Teamsters try to replace IAM at US Airways

16 days ago

"The fighting among unions to represent mechanics at American Airlines could get even more tangled: A fourth group, the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, is also trying to challenge TWU.