American Airlines News

As far as contracts with bankrupt companies go, the one the pilots were offered wasn't too shabby -- with a nice ownership stake included. But after the flyers voted to reject it Bates was left with few options.

Parker has put all the pieces into place to make best use of its rival's bankruptcy and American's labor problems have made a merger its best option. So when can this happen?

Anyone remember low-cost carriers? They would do little to weaken the power of an American Airlines-US Airways merger. For road warriors when it comes to airline consolidation, there are few positive options.

The FAA is filing the largest combined penalty ever to be brought against an airline, but the claim may have more to do with the federal agency ensuring they are paid during AMR's restructuring than the implied safety breaches.

Travelers have been piecing together baggage delivery like this for years, so it's good to see an airline work it into its program. Let's hope US Air keeps the service post-merger.

IAG is trying to protect its transatlantic interests, especially if someone like Delta comes in with a bid and pries away AA from Oneworld into Skyteam.

American Airlines has one of the world's most toxic management-labor relationships; one that can't be solved by bankruptcy restructuring or other window dressing.

A merger with American and the mega-carrier it will create represents the dream of just about every airline CEO. After being burned by Delta five years ago, Parker is confident this is his moment.

Beyond ancillary fees, now it is the round of premium paid services, like US Airways adding premium food options and now this, designed to appeal to business travelers.

Horton's team has done a relatively good job getting its house in order over the last few months, but he's allowed himself to become a bit of a clown as he's played defense and made what sound like extreme claims the last few weeks.