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They fly across the country, crossing time zones, often in the middle of the night. The lives of hundreds of passengers are in their hands. And they often do it on just a few hours of rest. The federal government is stepping in though to give pilots a break.
American Eagle has announced plans to stop flying turboprop planes from its main hub in North Texas and will switch to regional jets.
Delta Air Lines Inc. is boosting its flying out of New York's LaGuardia airport, adding routes that target American Airlines and put it in a better position to compete against United.
American Eagle, the regional-flying affiliate of American Airlines, has suspended new hiring of pilots since parent AMR Corp. filed for bankruptcy protection.
After attacking American Airlines for his treatment on a flight earlier this week, Alec Baldwin compared the Fort Worth-based airline to riding a Dallas-based bus company.
JetBlue will start offering nonstop service from between Boston and DFW International Airport starting in May, the carrier said Wednesday.
American Airlines says three senior executives will be leaving the company, which filed for bankruptcy protection last week.
A bankruptcy court judge has blocked big investors from selling their stock in bankrupt American Airlines parent AMR Corp.
AA pilots admit that bankruptcy strips them of all leverage in contract negotiations and that their next contract will be settled by a judge who could very well cut their pay.
In the wake of American Airlines's parent company AMR filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, some small businesses are worried about whether the move will affect their bottom lines.
A new executive is taking the helm at American Airlines parent AMR Corp. as the company heads into Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. After a little more than a year in the role of president, Thomas W. Horton will take on the additional role of CEO.
The Fort Worth-based parent company of American Airlines and American Eagle has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Labor talks between American Airlines and the pilots' union have been temporarily grounded after both sides rejected the other's proposal this week for a new contract.
The Department of Transportation has fined American Eagle $900,000 for keeping passengers cooped up for hours on planes in Chicago.
No injuries have been reported after the wing of an American Airlines jet clipped a fire truck at DFW Airport on Thursday.
AMR lost $162 million in the third quarter, as fuel spending jumped 40 percent, wiping out higher revenue from fare increases and fees.
The stock price of American Airlines parent company AMR is falling as the company struggles to reach a labor deal with pilots.
There is indication American Airlines and it's pilots union may be close to a contract deal.
American Airlines is dialing back the number of flights it will operate in late fall and winter, and plans to retire up to 11 Boeing 757 aircraft.
American Airlines says its September traffic rose 1.9 percent, driven by growth in both domestic and international flying.
The CEO of American Airlines is proud that his company avoided the bankruptcy process to remake itself. Investors aren't so sure.
The long lines, taking off your shoes and body scans - they're all necessary hassles of airport security. Now, the future of flying could allow travelers to skip that process and head straight to the gate.
The stock of American Airlines parent company AMR Corp. tumbled Monday, at one point falling nearly 40 percent, on renewed concerns that the carrier could be headed for bankruptcy protection.
Just last year, American Airlines flight attendants raised $90,000 for charity by recycling aluminum cans used by airline passengers.
American Airlines said that it will expand its inflight streaming video to about 400 Internet-equipped planes by the end of next year.
