American Airlines Stories
Rivals jostle for JAL stake; Asia access prized
Japan Airlines Corp is likely to opt for a tie-up with Delta Air Lines Inc or AMR Corp's American Airlines, among rivals seeking to invest in the loss-making carrier, if Japan and the United States can reach an open skies agreement.
Rivals seek stake in JAL; eyeing China, Asia routes
Air France-KLM is in talks to invest in Japan Airlines Corp , a source familiar with the matter said, as rival suitors seek a stake in the loss-making carrier to access its China and other Asian routes.
JAL alliance talks heat up with Air France-KLM entry
Air France-KLM is in talks to inject hundreds of millions of dollars into Japan Airlines, a source familiar with the matter said, joining a list of suitors seeking a minority stake in the loss-making Japanese carrier to gain access to its route network. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines are in separate 'early stage' talks with Japan's carrier.
Air France-KLM in talks to invest in JAL: source
Air France-KLM is in talks with Japan Airlines to form an alliance by injecting a few hundred million dollars and taking a minority stake in the struggling carrier, a source familiar with the matter said.
Daily Outlook - Sept 14
Daily Outlook - Sept 14
JAL shares jump on American Airlines, Delta talks
Shares in Japan Airlines jumped 8 percent on Monday on news American Airlines and Delta Airlines are considering rival investments in the struggling carrier to secure partnership ties and boost revenue from Asia.
Daily Wrap Up - Sept 13
Partnering for Strength; Bouncing Back from Lehman; Trade Friction
American Airlines in talks to invest in JAL: source
American Airlines is in talks to take a minority stake in Japan Airlines and form a joint venture with the struggling airline, a source said, pitting it against a rival bid from Delta Airlines .
American Air in JAL tie-up, investment talks: report
The parent company of American Airlines is in talks to set up a broad venture with Japan Airlines Corp in a deal that could see the U.S. carrier investing hundreds of millions of dollars in JAL, The Wall Street Journal cited sources as saying on Saturday.
Mourners honor victims of 9/11 attacks at World Trade Center
Mourners of victims of the September 11 attacks at the World Trade Center honored them in New York on Friday.
Obama says U.S. must renew fight against al Qaeda
President Barack Obama sought to rally Americans behind the war in Afghanistan on the eighth anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the United States as opinion polls show faltering public support for the conflict.
911 Timeline of Events - remembering horrific attacks
On September 11, 2001, hijacked passenger airplanes destroyed the World Trade Center in New York City and damaged the Pentagon in Washington D.C. killing near 3,000 people.Following is a brief timeline of the events of the day.
American Air, FAA dispute may escalate: report
AMR Corp's American Airlines faces an increasing dispute with Federal Aviation Administration regulators over allegedly improper repairs to at least 16 aircraft, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the matter.
American Airlines to cut 921 flight attendant jobs
AMR Corp's American Airlines said on Tuesday it would cut 921 flight attendant jobs, part of a previously announced capacity cut as the industry struggles with flagging demand.
Airlines' bag fees weigh down customers
U.S. airlines are slowly ratcheting up their bag-check fees, like US Airways Group Inc did on Wednesday, but analysts warn that carriers risk alienating customers with excessive fees.
U.S. airlines' bag fees weigh down customers
U.S. airlines are slowly ratcheting up their bag-check fees, like US Airways Group Inc did on Wednesday, but analysts warn that carriers risk alienating customers with excessive fees.
U.S. airlines' baggage fees weigh down customers
U.S. airlines are slowly ratcheting up their bag-check fees, like US Airways Group did on Wednesday, but analysts warn that carriers risk alienating their customers with excessive fees.
Frustrated tweets new headache for airlines
Indignant letters, e-mails and phone calls can still get results for unhappy airline travelers, but more are finding that if you really want to vent your frustrations, you can now be loud and fast and public.
Frontier deal could create risks for Southwest
Southwest Airlines Co's bid for bankrupt Frontier Airlines could reignite growth at the airline, but questions remain about how smoothly the famously no-frills company can integrate the two carriers.
CORRECTED: American Air aims for alliance approval by October
(In July 29 story, corrects paragraphs 1, 5 to ... inter-alliance ... not,... intra-alliance)
American Air aims for alliance approval by October
American Airlines expects to win U.S. approval by October to form an alliance with British Airways and Spain's Iberia , and it is pinning its hopes on intra-alliance competition and global partnerships to help it survive, an executive said on Wednesday.
AMR raises bag check fees for domestic flights
AMR Corp , parent of American Airlines, said on Friday it would raise by $5 the fee it charges to check a first or second bag on domestic flights.
AMR posts loss, but beat forecasts; shares gain
American Airlines parent AMR Corp on Wednesday posted a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss as capacity cuts and new revenue streams helped offset weak travel demand.
AMR posts loss, but beat forecasts
American Airlines parent AMR Corp on Wednesday posted a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss as capacity cuts and new revenue streams helped offset weak travel demand.
AMR second-quarter net loss shrinks
AMR Corp , parent of American Airlines, said its quarterly loss shrank from a year ago, when the company took a $1.1 billion charge, but it remains troubled by economic weakness.
Jiaxin's cut in Hainan Airline signals GCA's upcoming listing
Hainan Jiaxin Investment Management Co (Jiaxin), Hainan Airlines' fourth largest shareholder, has cut its stake in the carrier by 2.25% to 1.61%, which is a signal of the Grand China Air's listing, local newspaper reported on Monday citing an insider with Hainan Airlines.
Southwest Airlines offers highly discounted fares
A one way flight on Southwest Airlines Co. will cost as little as $30 according to the new one sale prices the airline launched in a bid to boost ticket sales.
Daily Wrap Up - July 6 - Industries: Air Traffic, New GM, Rio sale
Less profitable skies as airlines report dropping June traffic, Judge approves sale to New GM, Rio Tinto sells food packaging division for $1.2 billion
U.S. airlines raise fares twice in two weeks
U.S. airlines raised fares for a second time in two weeks, a strong signal that the industry is nearing a bottom on ticket prices, according to FareCompare.com, a site that compares prices for flights.
GE rakes in $8 billion in orders at Paris Air Show
General Electric announced more than $8 billion in orders at this week’s Paris Air Show with a large engine and maintenance contract with Etihad and another engine deal with Mubadala Development Co.