Tale of 2 airlines: Big profit at American, Southwest loss
American Airlines gave more proof Thursday of the recovery in air travel, posting a better-than-expected profit for the fourth quarter, while Southwest Airlines lost money because of massive flight cancellations last month.
American Airlines flight attendants picket at DFW Airport
Some American Airlines flight attendants hit the picket line at DFW Airport to demand pay raises.
American Airlines flight skids off runway at Idaho airport
AA Flight 2990 was arriving from Dallas-Forth Worth to Boise, Idaho, when it went off the runway during landing.
American Airlines drops 3 cities from service, blaming pilot shortage, 'soft demand'
Columbus, Georgia; Del Rio, Texas; and Long Beach, California will lose American Airlines service this spring.
Labor Department finds American Airlines retaliated against employees who reported toxic fumes on planes
Americans Airlines disagreed with the department's findings.
American Airlines says it will cap fares for some cities amid Southwest's high rate of cancelations
"We’re doing our part to help get people where they need to be and we’re putting a cap on fares for select cities," American Airlines said.
American Airlines announces flight from DFW to New Zealand as they look to get deal done with pilots
American Airlines is expanding its presence at DFW Airport. The North Texas-based carrier announced the addition of a daily nonstop flight to Auckland, New Zealand during season.
American Airlines posts record revenues in Q3 as travelers return to the skies
The Fort Worth-based airline says it posted $13.5 billion in revenue in Q3, despite flying nearly 10% less than the same time in 2019.
Global airline coalition planning to move headquarters to Fort Worth
The airline coalition Oneworld Alliance is moving its global headquarters from New York to Fort Worth.
North Texas airlines, travelers hope to avoid issues during busy Labor Day weekend
The U.S. Department of Transportation ordered airlines to do better by their customers, but the pilots union at Fort Worth-based American Airlines said the staffing shortage is still a crisis.
All-Black, female crew operates American Airlines flight out of DFW
The American Airlines flight was meant to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first Black woman to earn a pilot's license, Bessie Coleman.
Despite reporting profits last quarter, American Airlines still years away from normal capacity
American Airlines is soaring back into profitability, but the number of flights still fails to meet customer demand.
Amid delays, American Airlines earns $476 million on record revenue in 2Q
American Airlines earned $476 million in the second quarter on record revenue from summer travelers and said Thursday that it expects to remain profitable in the third quarter.
American Airlines ending service in three cities due to pilot shortage
American Airlines is ending service in three cities this fall in response to the industry-wide pilot shortage.
Airlines cutting more flights due to understaffing as summer travel months approach
Airlines expect this to be a very busy summer travel season, even though airfares are higher. Travelers should prepare for disruptions, with one of the big reasons being a shortage of pilots.
North Texas-based airlines lift mask mandate following federal court ruling
A federal court ruling voided the Biden administration's travel mask mandate, causing a lot of confusion and tension in the hours over when the mandate actually ends. American, Alaska, Delta, United and Southwest were among the airlines announcing Monday afternoon and evening face masks on board are now optional.
These major U.S. airlines are dropping mask requirements
These major airlines are planning to drop mask mandates for its passengers going in and out of LAX.
Hundreds of flights canceled at DFW Airport, DART suspends rail service
American and Southwest Airlines moved to cancel flights ahead of the winter storm in North Texas. DART also suspended rail service for the second time in its 40-year history.
Southwest, American Airlines cancel flights because of Texas winter storm
There will be no Southwest Airlines flights into and out of Dallas Love Field today. DFW Airport also shut down because of ice on the runway.
Thousands of flights canceled, delayed Monday amid winter storm, pandemic
More than 2,600 U.S. flights and more than 4,100 worldwide were canceled as of midday Monday, according to tracking service FlightAware.