American Airlines Stories
AMR Corp wants to slash thousands of jobs
AMR Corp, the bankrupt parent of American Airlines, may slash between 12,000 and 14,000 jobs as part of a bankruptcy cost-cutting strategy the carrier says is necessary to compete with rivals.
U.S. Expands Case against Ex-Goldman Director Rajat Gupta
Federal prosecutors expanded their insider trading case against former Goldman Sachs Group Inc director Rajat Gupta on Tuesday, saying the illegal activity lasted longer and involved more trades than alleged.
U.S. agency: AMR will seek to end worker pensions
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp, which has responsibility for insuring certain benefits under private defined benefit pension plans, said on Tuesday it believes American Airlines will seek to terminate employee pensions in bankruptcy.
Pension Agency Says AMR Will Seek to End Worker Pensions
The U.S. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp, which has responsibility for insuring certain benefits under private defined benefit pension plans, said on Tuesday it believes American Airlines will seek to terminate employee pensions in bankruptcy.
Top After Market NYSE Gainers (RENN, RLD, LCC, KMR, GDOT, MED, HEK, MGA, KWK, GCI)
The top aftermarket NYSE gainers Friday were: Renren, RealD, US Airways Group, Kinder Morgan Management, Green Dot Corp, Medifast, Heckmann Corp, Magna International, Quicksilver Resources and Gannett Co.
World’s Worst Airport Terminals [PHOTOS]
What are the world’s worst airport terminals? Here’s a hint: five of them are in the U.S.
Alec Baldwin offers Flying Tips, Proposes In-flight Words With Friends System for American Airlines
Alec Baldwin offers tips for flyers and says he'll fly American Airlines again under one condition: they must institute an in-flight Words With Friends gaming system and quit playing crappy NBC sitcoms.
Delta, US Air beat Street views on higher fares
Delta Air Lines and US Airways Group reported much stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results on Wednesday as both carriers raised fares, offsetting a surge in fuel prices.
Delta Diverts Polar Flights Due to Solar Storm
Delta Air Lines was diverting some flights on polar routes between Detroit and Asia to avoid disruptions to aircraft communications by a strong solar radiation storm, the airline said on Tuesday.
Solar Storm 2012: Scientists Monitor as Airlines Divert Flights
Several airlines were forced to divert flight patterns as radiation from a massive solar storm hit earth. The 2012 storm is the biggest in nearly a decade, according to scientists at NASA.
Tel Aviv Grows as Gay Tourism Hot Spot [PHOTOS]
Already dubbed as “the gay capital of the Middle East,” Tel Aviv, situated on the Mediterranean coast, is also said to have a large community of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) people.
Delta, United Continental Earnings Preview: Airline Industry Outlook Positive
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:DAL) and United Continental Holdings Inc. (NYSE:UAL), the two largest U.S. airlines by market capitalization, are expected to report profits in the fourth quarter as revenue growth overcomes high fuel prices.
AA to Offer Free Beer and Wine
American Airlines (which shares its initials with an anonymous organization that does not serve alcohol) announced on Wednesday that it would ditch its $6 to $7 fees and begin serving free beer and wine in all classes on flights between the United States and Europe, Asia, and select destinations in Latin America.
Mark Wahlberg 9/11 Remarks: Actor Apologizes for Claiming He Could Have Stopped WTC Attack
The Contraband actor on 9/11: If I was on that plane with my kids, it wouldn't have went down like it did. There would have been a lot of blood in the first-class cabin and then me say, 'Okay, we're going to land somewhere safely, don't worry.
Seattle Weather: Snowfall Starts, Flights Cancelled, Schools Closed
Snow starting falling on Seattle early on Wednesday morning, but despite the National Weather Service scaling back its snowfall predictions, a significant weather warning is still in place with schools,flights and Amtrak being cancelled ahead of time to prepare for snow accumulation.
U.S. airlines seen profitable despite economic woes
Most U.S. airlines are poised to report profitable fourth quarters, a trend set to continue in 2012 as cost-cutting and fare hikes help the industry weather rising fuel costs and global economic uncertainty that could hamper travel demand.
Airbus Dismisses Financing Fears After Record Year
Aerospace group EADS batted away concerns over the financing needed to maintain a record wave of jet deliveries this year, as bumper orders from its Airbus unit and a major Japanese leasing deal provided fresh evidence of Asia's rising economic power.
TPG Willing to Invest $1 Billion in Olympus
Private equity firm TPG Capital is willing to invest about $1 billion in Japan's Olympus Corp in a joint deal with Sony Corp or another suitor circling the scandal-hit firm, a person familiar with TPG's thinking said.
Words With Friends Game Helps Save Australian Man's Life
An Australian man, Simon Fletcher, who was having heart problems, is a live today because of the addicting scrabble-like game known as Words With Friends.
Stock Futures Mixed; JPMorgan Earnings Eyed
Stock index futures pointed to a mixed open on Wall Street on Friday, with futures for the S&P 500 down 0.05 percent, Dow Jones futures down 0.1 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.16 percent at 1039 GMT.
Paris Voted Best Food City: Best Culinary Destinations of 2011
Experiencing the cuisine and food of a country or a region is considered one the key practices of a good tourist. Food is given due importance alongside climate, accommodation and scenery while choosing a place to visit.
Golden Globes Preview: Will Ricky Gervais Tone it Down This Year?
Probably not.
Potential Suitors Reported Circling American Airlines
US Airways Group and private equity firm TPG Capital are among several parties interested in potential bids for AMR Corp , the bankrupt parent of American Airlines, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Airlines boosting prices, fare tracker says
U.S. airlines are ringing in the new year with higher ticket prices, according to one airfare tracker.
Delta Air Lines, TPG Capital Gauge Bids for Bankrupt Parent of American Airlines
Delta Air Lines Inc. has hired Blackstone Group to advise it on a possible bid for the parent of American Airlines, and private equity group TPG Capital also is considering a bid for the bankrupt airline, according to a published report.
Tel Aviv Voted Best Gay Travel Destination: Best Cities of 2011
Gay tourism destinations - those which showcase liberal attitudes toward same gender couples and boast extensive gay infrastructure offering socializing opportunities - have been recognized as a lucrative niche tourism segment.
American Airlines to Cut 2 Routes and 150 Workers
AMR Corp , the bankrupt parent of American Airlines, on Monday said it would cut service between Chicago and New Delhi and between Dallas/Fort Worth and Burbank, California, a move that will eliminate 150 jobs.
American Airlines to cut two routes and 150 workers
AMR Corp , the bankrupt parent of American Airlines, on Monday said it would cut service between Chicago and New Delhi and between Dallas/Fort Worth and Burbank, California, a move that will eliminate 150 jobs.
Tina Fey Takes the Blame for Alec Baldwin Airplane Incident
Tina Fey took the blame for the much-publicized airplane incident that got her 30 Rock co-star Alec Baldwin kicked off an American Airlines flight last month.
Van Halen Tour 2012: Eddie's Son to be a Part of the Tour [Venue, Dates, Details]
The legendry rock band will start the tour Feb 18 from Louisville's KFC Yum! Center. The five-month-long tour will conclude June 26 at New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, LA.


