American Airlines Stories
U.S. airlines raise fares to scoop up tax lapse
Many U.S. airlines raised fares in recent days to take advantage of a drop-off in U.S. ticket tax collection after Congress failed last week to fully fund the Federal Aviation Administration budget, but passengers will likely not notice any price difference.
AMR to buy 260 planes from Airbus, 200 from Boeing
American Airlines on Wednesday split a giant order for 460 single-aisle jets worth up to $40 billion between Boeing Co and its European rival Airbus , which scrambled to win any of the narrowbody deal.
AMR to vote on Boeing/Airbus split order: sources
American Airlines' board of directors was to vote overnight on an aircraft order potentially worth more than $20 billion and split between Boeing Co and Airbus , sources said on Tuesday.
Airline shares fall as investors expect fall slowdown
Shares of major U.S. airlines fell to one-year lows on Monday on uncertainty over the economy and expectations that travel will slow down in the fall.
U.S. airlines poised for profits but face headwinds
U.S. airlines have got a dependable toehold on financial stability, but the companies still face headwinds from soaring fuel prices and economic weakness that could batter bookings later this year.
Airbus, Boeing compete over American Airlines order: report
European aircraft builder Airbus aims to win a large plane order from AMR Corp's American Airlines by offering $6 billion in preferential financing to woo the American carrier away from rival Boeing , according to the Wall Street Journal.
Rihanna’s Dallas Concert Was On Fire – Literally (VIDEO)
The singer's concert goes up in flames when a fire forces an early cancellation.
Ashton Kutcher's Twitter War with Digital Brothel
Ashton Kutcher is battling with Village Voice, accusing them of supporting a digital brothel and making efforts to notify the weekly paper's advertisers to drop their ads.
Ashton Kutcher Tweets, Urges Village Voice Media's Advertisers to Drop Business
Ashton Kutcher is battling with Village Voice, accusing them of supporting a digital brothel and making efforts to notify the weekly paper's advertisers to drop their ads.
US airlines prep plane orders; AMR said to be close
An avalanche of airplane orders from the largest U.S. airlines may be on the way, with at least four major carriers in talks to buy fuel-efficient narrow-body planes to renew aging fleets.
Baby Ban in First Class on Malaysia Airlines' Jets
Malaysia Airlines will keep its no babies in first-class policy for its new A380 jumbo jets, requiring passengers with infants to buy seats in business and economy classes.
Southwest Airlines Promotes Sustainability on its 40th Anniversary
Southwest in talks for biofuel use while it celebrates its 40th Birthday by giving back across the nation.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1: Will it be the real iPad 2 killer?
Verizon Wireless will sell 4G LTE version of Samsung Galaxy 10.1 from the second half of this month.
Heat vs. Mavs (Live Coverage - Game 6 NBA Finals; June 12, 2011)
The Heat fight for the championship lives in Game Six, as the series returns to Miami for Game Six, with the Dallas Mavericks leading the series, three game to two. But the Heat are back home and attempting to maintain their home court advantage by winning Games Six and Seven at American Airlines Arena.
Game 6 in Miami is LeBron's Greatest Test
The Heat and Mavericks battle in Game Six
Charles Barkley Rips Miami Heat, Prefers Washington Generals
The outspoken commentator lobs more jabs at the Miami Heat
NBA Finals Game 3: Heat sneak in win over Mavericks
The Miami Heat walked away with a slim victory over the Mavericks winning 88-86 in the NBA Finals Game 3 in Dallas. With the series tied 1-1, the victory gives Miami a 2-1 and returns home court advantage. The end of the game wasn't pretty with both teams shooting 1-5 in the closing 1:40 of a tie game.
Heat celebrate too early, Mavs gut out the win, 95-93
Miami led by 15 points with just over seven minutes to play, but the Dallas Mavericks responded with a 22-5 run to even the NBA Finals series at 1-1.
Pre-market movers on June 3 (PLD, ZQK, OWW, NYX, AEE, FRX, NWL, ALL, ACI, FRO)
The companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trade on Friday are: ProLogis, Quiksilver, Orbitz Worldwide, NYSE Euronext, Ameren Corp, Forest Laboratories, Newell Rubbermaid, Allstate Corp, Arch Coal and Frontline Ltd.
Top After-Market NYSE Gainers (CASC, ZQK, CVI, OWW, BMO, COO, DB, PLD, GM, HYC)
The top after-market NYSE gainers on Thursday are: Cascade Corp, Quiksilver, CVR Energy, CVR Energy, Bank of Montreal, Cooper Companies, Deutsche Bank AG, ProLogis, General Motors and Hypercom.
Pre-market movers on June 2 (OWW, DV, JOYG, UAL, MRO, BTU, ITT, LTD, ANR, CTL, GPS)
The companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trade on Thursday are: Orbitz Worldwide, Devry, Joy Global, United Continental Holdings, Marathon Oil, Peabody Energy, ITT Corp, Limited Brands, Alpha Natural Resources, Century link and Gap Inc.
Top After-Market NYSE Movers (OWW, NQ, ESL, RBC, CRH, VRS, PRGN, MEE, APC, ANR)
The top after-market NYSE gainers on Wednesday are: Orbitz Worldwide, NetQin Mobile, Esterline Technologies, Regal Beloit, CRH. The top after-market NYSE losers are: Verso Paper Corp, Paragon Shipping, Massey Energy, Anadarko Petroleum and Alpha Natural Resources.
Heat: Can Miami Sweep the Mavs?
The Heat looked sharp in Game One.
Alaksa Airlines Soon To Ditch Paper Manuals for iPads
Alaska Airlines will officially use Apple's iPad tablet to show track flight information, manuals, references and more in PDFs. It will be implemented by mid-June.
Yemeni cockpit intruder pleads not guilty to felony charge
A Yemeni passenger, who tried to force his way into the cockpit of a San Francisco-bound plane while screaming Allah Ho Akbar (Allah is great), pleaded not guilty, Friday, to a charge that he had interfered with a flight crew.
Miami Heat Just One Game Away From NBA Finals, Beat Bulls 101-93 in Overtime
LeBron James and Chris Bosh have clutch performances.
Miami Heat Fans Rip Charles Barkley... Again
Heat fans go after Barkley for his comments.
Charles Barkley Gets Jeered By Miami Heat Fans
Miami Heat fans expressed their feelings at
Bulls - Heat: Bosh Goes Off On Bulls in Win, 96-85
Bosh scores 32 points in win over Chicago
Thunder vs. Mavs (Live Coverage -- Game 3)
OKC vs. Dallas


