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American Airlines News

The latest news and analysis of American Airlines, including breaking news, executive interviews, earnings coverage, and analysis of its competitors.

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Gulf airlines strategize 2013 expansion in the U.S. where alliances will be key to success

The airlines are currently cozying up to American for access to popular U.S. routes, a move that could prove even more profitable for its primary partner should an US Airways merger occur.

Gulf airlines strategize 2013 expansion in the U.S. where alliances will be key to success

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The effect of airline mergers on New York City and other U.S. markets

After American Airlines is settled we'll likely see a period of relative normalcy in the U.S. market now that mergers, labor negotiations, route closures, and standardization of fees have given the industry a restart.

The effect of airline mergers on New York City and other U.S. markets

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A year later, American Airlines merger or go-it-alone plans coming soon

With US Airways' nondisclosure agreement set to expire late this week and a lot of American's labor issues nearing resolution, American's strategic plans could get an airing very soon.

A year later, American Airlines merger or go-it-alone plans coming soon

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American Airlines loose seats: Was outsourcing, not soda, to blame?

Cost-cutting American Airlines has been shifty in its explanations for the loose seats, and it's totally intolerable if the reason turns out to be that outsourced installers didn't know the proper procedures.

American Airlines loose seats: Was outsourcing, not soda, to blame?

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Why the American Airlines-Sabre settlement had nothing to do with antitrust

American Airlines looks like the clear winner in its settlement with Sabre as the antitrust issue clearly took a back seat to using the courts to ram through a better deal for the airline.

Why the American Airlines-Sabre settlement had nothing to do with antitrust

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American Airlines iPad app can be a trivial pursuit

The app's games are great, but much of the rest of the app is underwhelming. Why couldn't American have used the iPad app's image capabilities to inspire trips to its destinations?

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Over 20,000 people want to become an American Airlines flight attendant

The massive amount of applicants likely points more to the state of the economy than the allure of working for a still-bankrupt airline.

Over 20,000 people want to become an American Airlines flight attendant

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American Airlines pushes for more control in a merger scenario with US Airways

It's smart for AMR's Horton to point out US Airways' own troubles, but then again he's the one who's CEO of a bankrupt ailine.

American Airlines pushes for more control in a merger scenario with US Airways

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Airlines attempt to reinvent the business class with the introduction of “premium economy”

Airlines created a new standard of flying when they stripped down the experience to the bare essentials, but are now reintroducing perks like leg room and snacks for patrons willing to pay.

Airlines attempt to reinvent the business class with the introduction of “premium economy”

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US Airways has already told American Airlines’ creditors how it would take over the bankrupt airline

US Airways isn't shy about its ambitions, but it should pay attention to AMR machinations that could take advantage of the pushed back date on its reorganization plan to secure the best options for its leaders.