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.
DFW Airport falls to No. 3 on list of world’s busiest airports
DFW Airport is no longer the second-busiest airport in the world thanks to a resurgence of international air travel.
A big airline is relaxing its pet policy to let owners bring the companion and a rolling carry-on
American Airlines is easing a restriction in its pet policy. For years, people with a small pet could only bring one other thing into the cabin — a small personal item that fits under their seat.
First Black commercial airline pilot dies at 89
Captain David Harris was hired by American Airlines in 1964.
American Airlines orders 260 new planes, including Boeing Max jets
American Airlines purchased 260 planes – including a significant number of Boeing's largest 737 Max airplane – in an effort to boost its domestic and short-haul international network and expand its first-class seating.
American Airlines raises checked luggage fees
Previously, the checked bag fee for domestic flights was a flat $30 at the counter and online. Now,that cost is going up.
American Airlines plane runs off runway at DFW Airport
Federal investigators are trying to figure out why an American Airlines passenger jet ran off the end of a runway at DFW Airport over the weekend.
Flight attendants to picket at DFW, Love Field as part of worldwide protest
Flight attendants will protest Tuesday at airports in 30 cities in the U.S., plus Canada and the United Kingdom.
American Airlines, flight attendant accused of recording girls in bathroom facing new lawsuit
Another potential victim of a former American Airlines flight attendant accused of secretly recording girls in airplane bathrooms learned of the alleged crime from the FBI.
DFW Airport approves final plan to build Terminal F
With the final plans approved, construction on DFW Airport's sixth terminal could begin as soon as this month.
American Airlines lays off 656 workers, will create new customer service team
Fort Worth-based American Airlines will lay off more than 650 workers as it overhauls its customer service department, including more than 300 non-union customer service jobs in Dallas. It's a move a travel expert says customers should be skeptical about.
American Airlines lays off customer service workers
American Airlines will lay off more than 650 workers including some in North Texas as it overhauls its customer service department.
Southwest, American Airlines announce earnings reports that were better than expected
The two big airlines based in North Texas both reported fourth quarter earnings, and both were better than analysts had expected.
Man charged with punching flight attendant on Dallas flight also allegedly kicked officer in the groin
A man accused of punching a flight attendant later kicked a police officer in the groin and spit on officers who were removing him from the plane in Texas, according to a newly released report by an FBI agent.
Flight from Dallas diverted to Amarillo due to disruptive passenger
An American Airlines flight that took off from Dallas was diverted to Amarillo because of a disruptive passenger Wednesday afternoon.
US mediators reject attempt by flight attendants to clear the path for a strike at American Airlines
Federal mediators have rejected a union's request that could have cleared the way for a year-end strike by flight attendants at American Airlines.
American Airlines flight attendants seek permission to go on strike
American Airlines flight attendants moved one step closer to walking off the job as they look to put pressure on the airline through the holidays.
American Airlines posts $545 million loss on higher labor costs in a time of big profits for rivals
American Airlines is reporting a $545 million loss for the third quarter in contrast with the huge profits posted by its two closest rivals.
DFW Airport to continue expanding with new gates, concourse and terminal
DFW Airport is preparing for more terminal upgrades and the addition of Terminal F.
American Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize strike
Some American Airlines flight attendants will be on the picket line today at DFW Airport as their union overwhelmingly voted in favor of a strike.