What is 'gate lice'? American Airlines cracks down on viral travel phenomenon
'Gate lice' at airports has American Airlines testing new technology to halt the travel phenomenon.
Southwest settles proxy fight with hedge fund and reports smaller Q3 profit. American loses money
Southwest Airlines will replace several members of its board with candidates pushed by Elliott Investment Management to end a monthslong fight with the hedge fund. The airline also says its third-quarter profit fell by nearly two-thirds compared with a year earlier on higher labor costs.
American Airlines fined $50M for damaging wheelchairs
American Airlines is facing a record fine for mishandling disabled passengers and damaging wheelchairs.
DFW Airport, Love Field airports rank among the best in America
The two big airports in North Texas are rated among the best in America. See where they fall on J.D. Power's list of the country's Top 10 airports.
DFW Airport begins multi-year Terminal C reconstruction project
DFW Airport will have its busiest-ever Labor Day weekend as it kicks off a multi-year construction project to renovate Terminal C.
Profit falls despite higher revenue at Southwest and American airlines
Southwest Airlines made an announcement about its new seating policy on the same day that both it and American Airlines reported a steep drop in second-quarter profit despite higher revenue.
Global Microsoft outage affects DFW Airport operations, other North Texas businesses
A global internet outage is causing big problems for airlines, retail stores, banks, gas stations and even DPS offices here in North Texas. Here's what a cybersecurity firm says caused the issue.
American Airlines, flight attendants union reach tentative deal
Fort Worth-based American Airlines has reached a long-awaited agreement with its flight attendant's union.
Drunk American Airlines passenger reportedly exposes himself, forces emergency landing
The disruptive passenger told police he had downed several 'Jack and Cokes' before the flight.
American Airlines preparing for busiest travel day ever at DFW Airport
Over the next five days, travelers could to set an all-time record for Independence Day travel nationwide. American Airlines expects one of those days to be its single busiest day ever at DFW Airport.
American Airlines CEO aims to ‘rebuild trust’ after Black passengers removed from flight
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom is calling the incident unacceptable, saying that it contradicts American Airlines' values.
FAA sues Texas woman who had to be duct taped to seat on flight from Dallas to Charlotte
The lawsuit says the woman “became increasingly agitated and ‘wanted out’ of the plane" after ordering a drink.
8 Black men removed from American Airlines flight for 'body odor,' lawsuit claims
American Airlines is facing a discrimination lawsuit after eight Black men - all of whom had flown separately - were removed from a flight over "body odor" complaints.
Bette Nash, world's longest-serving flight attendant, dies at 88
Bette Nash got her first job as a flight attendant in 1957 and experienced major changes in the aviation industry during her career.
American Airlines drops law firm that said a 9-year-old girl should have seen camera on toilet seat
The change in lawyers came after the original firm said in a court document that any harm to the child could be blamed on her “fault and negligence”.
American Airlines passengers in Miami stuck on sweltering Boeing plane: travelers
American Airlines passengers were stuck on a sweltering Boeing jet for more than an hour while waiting to depart from Miami to Costa Rica.
American Airlines backtracks after lawyers blame girl, 9, for not seeing hidden camera in bathroom
The airline's attorneys wrote in an answer to the lawsuit involving the 9-year-old from Austin, “She knew or should have known [the compromised lavatory] contained a visible and illuminated recording device." But now, the airline says its outside legal counsel "made an error in the filing."
American Airlines flight attendants picket at DFW Airport
American Airlines flight attendants are picketing at DFW Airport and other airports across the country as they fight for a new contract.
American Airlines cuts 3 routes at DFW Airport because of Boeing shortage
Problems with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner have forced American Airlines to cut about a dozen routes, including three at DFW Airport.
Southwest will limit hiring and drop 4 airports after loss. American Airlines posts 1Q loss as well
Both Southwest and American Airlines reported first-quarter losses Thursday. Demand for travel remains strong, including among business flyers, but airlines are dealing with higher labor costs, and delays in aircraft deliveries are limiting their ability to add more flights.