Jan. 5 at 10:21 a.m.
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Airlines,
Travel
By Reuters
(Karen Bleier/AFP/Getty Images)
AMR Corp.’s American Airlines said Wednesday it is still in talks with online travel agencies Orbitz Worldwide and Expedia to reach a deal that would put AMR fares back on those travel websites.
The airline, which is leading a charge among U.S. carriers to lower its distribution costs, last month stopped selling flights on Orbitz and Orbitz for Business. The move came after an Illinois court denied a request for an injunction filed by Travelport LP, which owns a 48 percent share in Orbitz, seeking to prevent American from pulling its flights.
AMR shares were up 4.4 percent at $8.46 in midmorning. Get the full story »
Jan. 4 at 3:14 p.m.
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Airplanes,
Airports,
Travel
By Associated Press
American Airlines says it’s talking to Orbitz and Expedia about resuming the listing of American flights on the travel websites. Get the full story »
Jan. 1 at 1:42 p.m.
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Airlines,
Travel
By Julie Johnsson
Expedia Inc. is starting the new year with a break-up, suspending sales of tickets for flights on American Airlines after the two sides were unable to resolve a commercial dispute.
Expedia’s Saturday announcement is the latest twist in the spat involving American and online giants that have revolutionized how travel is sold over the Internet. On Dec. 21, American yanked its fares from Chicago-based Orbitz Worldwide Inc. Get the full story »
Dec. 29, 2010 at 4:54 p.m.
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Airplanes,
Airports
By Associated Press
American Airlines said on Wednesday that it has no plans to sell tickets only through its own website, as its dispute with Orbitz and Expedia entered a second week.
The airline said December ticket volumes before the dispute began were rising compared to the same time last year. It said the increase has continued since then. The improving economy has boosted ticket sales at most airlines.
Dec. 22, 2010 at 3:01 p.m.
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Airplanes,
Airports
From Bloomberg News | Continental Airlines and AMR Corp.’s American Eagle regional carrier face a combined $605,000 in possible fines for maintenance flaws, the FAA said.
Nov. 17, 2010 at 1:35 p.m.
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Airplanes,
Airports
By Wailin Wong
American Airlines will be hosting happy hour on certain flights during the month of December.
The company said Wednesday it will be selling cocktails, beer and wine for $5 on domestic, Canada, Caribbean and Mexico flights scheduled to depart between 5 p.m. and 5:59 p.m. The $5 price represents a discount of $1 on beer and $2 on liquor and wine. Passengers on American Airlines, American Eagle and AmericanConnection flights can take advantage of the promotion, which lasts the duration of the flight.
There was no mention of peanuts. Get the full story »
Nov. 8, 2010 at 9:54 a.m.
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Airlines,
Jobs/employment
By Reuters
US Airways Group Inc. said on Monday it plans to add a total of 500 flight attendants and pilots through a combination of new hires and recalls of furloughed workers. Get the full story »
Nov. 4, 2010 at 2:21 p.m.
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Internet,
Tourism,
Travel
By Reuters
Shares of online travel agency Orbitz Worldwide Inc. tumbled 18 percent on news that American Airlines has threatened to stop selling tickets on Orbitz sites.
Orbitz said American, the fourth-largest U.S. airline, was threatening to pull its content if the travel agency did not use a direct link to the carrier’s inventory instead of a global distribution service, which negotiates prices. Get the full story »
Oct. 6, 2010 at 10:37 a.m.
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Airplanes,
Airports,
Jobs/employment,
Labor
By Associated Press
American Airlines is recalling about 800 furloughed employees, about 1 percent of its work force, as it adds flights on international routes. CEO Gerard Arpey announced the jobs as American launched a new trans-Atlantic business with British Airways and Spanish airline Iberia. American is working on a similar alliance with Japan Airlines across the Pacific.
Sep. 21, 2010 at 5:20 p.m.
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Airlines,
Earnings
By Associated Press
American Airlines parent AMR Corp. says a key third-quarter revenue figure will rise between 9.8 percent and 10.8 percent compared with a year ago.
Aug. 26, 2010 at 1:51 p.m.
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Airlines
By Dow Jones Newswires-Wall Street Journal
Federal aviation regulators proposed a record $24.2 million civil penalty against AMR Corp.’s American Airlines Thursday, alleging that the carrier flew 286 of its MD-80 jets over a two-year period without strictly complying with mandatory safety directives.
The penalty proposed by the Federal Aviation Administration, which American is expected to appeal, covers improper maintenance work on certain electrical wiring that resulted in massive flight cancellations two years ago. The clash between the FAA and American created a furor among passengers and lawmakers, and prompted a broad reassessment of how the agency oversees maintenance and safety mandates. Get the full story »
Aug. 25, 2010 at 11:23 a.m.
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Labor,
Travel,
Unions,
Updated
By Reuters
Members of American Airlines’ mechanics union rejected a contract proposal and authorized union leaders to call a strike, the Transport Workers Union (TWU) said. Get the full story »
Aug. 10, 2010 at 6:13 a.m.
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Airports
By Dow Jones Newswires
After failing for more than two years to secure airport gates in Chicago, Virgin America will begin flights to and from Dallas, its first mid-continent destination and a rare foray by a low-cost carrier into the “fortress hubs” dominated by network airlines.
Virgin America has also been trying to start services from Chicago O’Hare — a hub dominated by American and United–for more than two years, but David Cush, Virgin America’s chief executive, said he was less optimistic than ever that it could reach a deal with the city. Get the full story »
July 26, 2010 at 2:57 p.m.
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Airlines,
Cell phones,
Telecommunications
By Julie Johnsson
American Airlines launched a free mobile application Monday to let iPhone and iPod Touch users track flight details, monitor standby lists, track frequent-flier accounts and check in for flights.
American is among a growing number of airlines and travel companies taking advantage of Apple’s developer-friendly architecture to create new bells and whistles to help travelers wile away hours in airports, hunt for bargains or get the biggest bang from their frequent-flier miles. Get the full story »
July 2, 2010 at 1:53 p.m.
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Airlines,
Computers,
Technology
By Reuters
AMR Corp., parent of American Airlines, Friday said a hard drive containing personal information on 79,000 retirees, former employees, and current employees has been stolen from the company’s pension department. Get the full story »
