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Boeing says it will take several weeks to resume production of planes after the strike
Read full article: Boeing says it will take several weeks to resume production of planes after the strikeBoeing says it will be several weeks before it fully resumes building passenger planes, as factory workers return following a strike that lasted nearly two months.
American Airlines CEO says the removal of several Black passengers from a flight was 'unacceptable'
Read full article: American Airlines CEO says the removal of several Black passengers from a flight was 'unacceptable'American Airlines is putting employees on leave after they were involved in an incident in which several Black passengers were removed from a flight earlier this year.
Southwest will limit hiring and drop 4 airports after loss. American Airlines posts 1Q loss as well
Read full article: Southwest will limit hiring and drop 4 airports after loss. American Airlines posts 1Q loss as wellAmerican and Southwest airlines both say they lost money in the first quarter, and they're responding by trying to cut costs.
American Airlines to buy 260 new planes from Boeing, Airbus and Embraer to meet growing demand
Read full article: American Airlines to buy 260 new planes from Boeing, Airbus and Embraer to meet growing demandAmerican Airlines is ordering 260 new planes to meet growing travel demand and increase the airline’s supply of premium seats.
American Airlines rides travel boom to $1.3 billion profit in the second quarter as fuel prices drop
Read full article: American Airlines rides travel boom to $1.3 billion profit in the second quarter as fuel prices dropAmerican Airlines reported a $1.3 billion profit for the second quarter, continuing the run of strong results from the nation's airlines.
American Airlines says it will appeal a ruling that would break up a partnership with JetBlue
Read full article: American Airlines says it will appeal a ruling that would break up a partnership with JetBlueAmerican Airlines says it will appeal a court ruling that would break up a partnership with JetBlue.
Airlines back more spending, staff to fix failed FAA system
Read full article: Airlines back more spending, staff to fix failed FAA systemAirline executives are pushing Congress and the White House to step up funding for the Federal Aviation Administration after a technology failure briefly grounded flights around the country this week.
US airlines say they've reached a turning point in recovery
Read full article: US airlines say they've reached a turning point in recoveryU.S. airlines say they have hit a turning point: After a lousy first quarter, they expect to be profitable as Americans return to travel in the biggest numbers since the start of the pandemic.
American Airlines loses $1.6 billion but sees better outlook
Read full article: American Airlines loses $1.6 billion but sees better outlookAmerican Airlines says the first quarter was difficult, with another large loss, but it expects to turn a profit in the second quarter as more people return to travel.
American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs in October
Read full article: American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs in OctoberDALLAS American Airlines said Tuesday it will eliminate 19,000 jobs in October as it struggles with a sharp downturn in travel because of the pandemic. The furloughs and management layoffs announced Tuesday are in addition to 23,500 employees who accepted buyouts, retired early or took long-term leaves of absence. U.S. air travel plunged 95% by April, a few weeks after the first significant coronavirus outbreaks in the United States. In March, passenger airlines got $25 billion from the government to save jobs for six months, and American was the biggest beneficiary, receiving $5.8 billion. American plans to fly less than half its usual schedule and only one-fourth of its lucrative international service in the fourth quarter.