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By catering to 'elite' fliers, American Airlines misleads others
Do airlines deliberately withhold seats until the last minute to get you to splurge on pricier options? Along the same lines, do airlines create a false impression that a flight is rapidly selling out so you'll jump on any seat available, no matter...
Tags: Transportation, American Airlines, Inc., Services and Shopping, Movies, Air Transportation Delays
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American Airlines' parent company owns $30-million town house
Money & CompanyDespite filing for bankruptcy last month, the parent company of American Airlines owns a $30-million apartment in an upscale London neighborhood, according to bankruptcy documents. And the flight attendants that work at the bankrupt airline are seeing... -
American Airlines bankruptcy: 'Business as usual' for passengers
Money & CompanyThe parent company for American Airlines, the nation's third largest carrier, filed for bankruptcy, citing high labor costs and a volatile economy. American Airlines, the largest carrier at Los Angeles International Airport, sought to assure passengers... -
Only fliers are safe in American Airlines bankruptcy
Nation NowAmerican Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection; the impact depends upon one's perspective. For most fliers, the American Airlines bankruptcy should have little immediate impact.... -
Indictment reveals insider-trading charges against Rajat Gupta [Updated]
Money & CompanyProsecutors unsealed an indictment detailing insider-trading charges against one of the kings of American finance, Rajat Gupta, who surrendered to authorities earlier Wednesday morning. A grand jury charged Gupta, the former head of the McKinsey & Co.... -
Consumer Confidential: Baggage fees rise, Wal-Mart delivers, Nissan recalls SUVs
Money & CompanyHere's your my-boy-lollipop Monday roundup of consumer news from around the Web: --It used to be that you could at least duck some baggage fees charged by airlines if you prepaid online. But apparently that's a perk that's going away....... -
American Airlines parent AMR Corp. reports fourth-quarter loss
Money & CompanySometimes when you lose, you actually win. That is the way the parent company of American Airlines is portraying its loss of $69 million, or 29 cents a share, for the last three months of 2010. AMR Corp. noted that...... -
U.S. opposes $20-million severance plan for AMR's CEO
The Justice Department on Friday opposed American Airlines' proposal to pay $20 million in severance to Chief Executive Tom Horton as part of the carrier's merger with US Airways Group Inc. The payment violates bankruptcy law, the U.S. trustee's office,...Tags: American Airlines, Inc., Economy, Business and Finance, Bankruptcy, Financially Distressed Companies, Justice System
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FCC moves toward opening airwaves for in-flight Internet
The Federal Communications Commission took a step toward improving Web access for air travelers, voting to write rules to open frequencies for an air-to-ground Internet service proposed by Qualcomm Inc. In a 4-0 vote Thursday, the FCC advanced the...
Tags: Elections, American Airlines, Inc., Federal Aviation Administration, United Air Lines, Federal Communications Commission
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American Airlines' flights grounded by computer problems
This post has been updated. See the note below for details.Computer problems have forced American Airlines, one of the nation's largest air carriers, to keep hundreds of its flights from departing across the country. The Fort Worth-based airline said it has been struggling with intermittent computer problems...Tags: American Airlines, Inc., Bankruptcy, Los Angeles International Airport, Financially Distressed Companies, Air Transportation Delays
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American Airlines expanding LAX service with eight new destinations
This post has been corrected. See the note at the bottom for details. For a carrier whose parent company is still in bankruptcy, American Airlines doesn’t show signs of retrenching. The airline announced plans Wednesday to expand to eight new...
Tags: American Airlines, Inc., Economy, Business and Finance, United Air Lines, Financially Distressed Companies, U.S. Airways
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