American Airlines News

Anyone remember low-cost carriers? They would do little to weaken the power of an American Airlines-US Airways merger. For road warriors when it comes to airline consolidation, there are few positive options.

The FAA is filing the largest combined penalty ever to be brought against an airline, but the claim may have more to do with the federal agency ensuring they are paid during AMR's restructuring than the implied safety breaches.

Travelers have been piecing together baggage delivery like this for years, so it's good to see an airline work it into its program. Let's hope US Air keeps the service post-merger.

IAG is trying to protect its transatlantic interests, especially if someone like Delta comes in with a bid and pries away AA from Oneworld into Skyteam.

American Airlines has one of the world's most toxic management-labor relationships; one that can't be solved by bankruptcy restructuring or other window dressing.

A merger with American and the mega-carrier it will create represents the dream of just about every airline CEO. After being burned by Delta five years ago, Parker is confident this is his moment.

Beyond ancillary fees, now it is the round of premium paid services, like US Airways adding premium food options and now this, designed to appeal to business travelers.

Horton's team has done a relatively good job getting its house in order over the last few months, but he's allowed himself to become a bit of a clown as he's played defense and made what sound like extreme claims the last few weeks.

Online travel agencies playing by American Airlines' rules are becoming the haves and the others are becoming the have nots. And, with Preferred Seats, casual travelers who don't turn to Priceline will be relegated to positions toward the rear of the plane.

A "yes" vote by the FAs would put American in a better position to deal with both it's creditors and bids from US Airways.