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Low-cost carriers won’t weaken strength of a combined American-US Airways behemoth

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.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 12 years ago

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Federal safety regulators looking to fine American Airlines $162 million

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.

David Koenig, Associated Press | 12 years ago

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American Airlines is now offering baggage delivery — and not just when it’s lost your stuff

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.

Hugo Martin, Los Angeles Times | 12 years ago

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British Airways parent eyes American Airlines stake to ensure Oneworld’s future

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.

Skift | 12 years ago

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US Airways may not be the solution, but American Airlines definitely has a problem

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.

D.R. Stewart, Tulsa World | 12 years ago

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What’s driving the merger ambitions of US Airways’ CEO Doug Parker

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.

Linda Lloyd, Philadelphia Inquirer | 12 years ago

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American figures out another fee, sort of: get your bags delivered, for a price

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American Airlines’ CEO reiterates that he’s really the one who first thought of a merger

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.

Andrea Ahles, Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 12 years ago

Skift Originals

American Airlines and Priceline team up to relegate other OTAs to the middle seats

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.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 12 years ago

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Flight attendants at American Airlines consider updated contract offer

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.

Andrea Ahles, Fort Worth Star-Telegram | 12 years ago