Southwest, American execs say holiday travel should be trouble-free
Airline executives from the four major U.S. carriers -- including North Texas-based American and Southwest Airlines -- testified Wednesday at a Senate committee hearing on oversight of the U.S. airline industry.
American Airlines dropping some international flights due to Boeing manufacturing delay
Just as the airline industry is beginning to find its stride again, American Airlines announced it's dropping some international destinations from its flight plans next summer.
American CEO Parker becomes latest airline chief to exit
The CEO of American Airlines is stepping down. The Fort Worth-based airline announced that 59-year-old Doug Parker will retire at the end of March.
Flight attendants call for harsher penalties in air rage incidents
The FAA says it has referred more than three-dozen unruly airline passengers to the FBI for potential criminal prosecution so far this year amid a rise in onboard incidents.
No issues for Thanksgiving travelers at DFW Airport, Dallas Love Field
The day before Thanksgiving is typically one of the busiest of the year, but there were only a handful of cancelations or delays at both of the North Texas airports on Wednesday.
American Airlines pilots union rejects extra pay incentive for upcoming holidays
In an effort to make sure holiday flights are staffed, American Airlines offered extra pay for flight attendants and pilots who work the holidays. But the pilots turned it down.
American Airlines delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate following Biden's updated deadline
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.
Suspected unruly passenger charged with attacking flight attendant on flight from NYC to OC
Brian Hsu, 20, was arrested Monday on federal charges of attacking a flight attendant during a trip from New York bound for Orange County that had to be diverted to Denver.
American Airlines cancels more flights Monday as it works to catchup from weekend problems
American canceled more than 300 flights Monday, about 10 percent of its usual schedule. But that was a big improvement over the weekend.
DFW Airport heavily impacted as American Airlines cancels nearly 2,000 flights
Hundreds of thousands of American Airlines passengers were stuck after the airline cancelled about 2,000 flights across the country this weekend.
American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights ahead of Halloween
American Airlines has canceled more than 800 flights between Friday and Saturday, according to FlightAware.
Latest flight attendant attack highlights continued unruly passenger problem for airlines
This week's mid-flight attack on an American Airlines flight attendant is highlighting a continued problem for airlines with no signs of slowing. So far this year, there have been 4, 941 reports of unruly passengers. Nearly 3,600 are due to masking. And investigators have opened more than 900 cases so far this year.
American Airlines flight diverted after passenger assaults flight attendant over mask rule: Cops
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York allegedly attacked a flight attendant over a mask requirement. The flight to Southern California was diverted to Denver.
Southwest, American Airlines will comply with federal vaccine mandate despite Texas governor's order
Southwest Airlines says it will go against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest executive order and instead comply with President Joe Biden’s mandate requiring employees to be vaccinated.
American Airlines will require employee vaccinations
Fort Worth-based American Airlines will now require workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
House Transportation Committee hears from workers over increase in 'air rage' incidents
Airline workers said the number of intense, physical interactions with passengers is growing. Mostly over the TSA mask policy.
US sues to stop partnership between American Airlines, Jetblue
Government antitrust lawyers said Tuesday that the deal between the two airlines will reduce competition and lead to higher fares.
City of Grapevine, American Airlines hold event to remember those who lost their lives on 9/11
The city of Grapevine and American Airlines flight crew members gathered 20 years, to-the-minute, since terrorists attacked the United States on 9/11.
Several large North Texas employers say they will comply with COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Several large DFW employers have already said they plan to comply with the Biden Administration's new rules for vaccinations, where any company with 100 employees or more must require vaccinations or mandatory testing.
COVID-19 surge: Rising cases hurting airline ticket sales
The leading U.S. airlines say that the rise in COVID-19 cases is hurting ticket sales and pushing back the recovery of the travel industry.