American Airlines News

It's great to finally be able to dig into the report that's been much-discussed over the last month.

Unless the U.S. government curtails competition from Gulf carriers, U.S. airlines just can't compete. That is the argument that American's Scott Kirby is making. It seems ironic coming so soon after a mega-airline merger that was supposed to put the airline on firm competitive footing.

You can't always get what you want. American Airlines president thinks the airline handed Southwest a monopoly when American gave up its two gates at Dallas Love Field. And that merger concession, right in American's backyard, still rankles.

A new approach to loyalty and innovation is necessary for U.S. carriers to remain viable in the long-term. Because protectionist instincts will only help you for so long.

While the world's leading carriers and flagship brands have always been content producers, they have become more sophisticated introducing innovative approaches to content production and media utilization.

It's not likely the U.S. carriers will win this round. In addition to challenges from the Gulf, they are dealing with Norwegian Air's low-cost challenges for trans-Atlantic service. While not all Americans love the Gulf carriers, they do love an airline bargain.

E-mail marketers are steering the industry's course toward more reliable conversions, more of the time.

Delta's CEO chose to hide behind 9/11 and all the paranoia around the word "Arab" than make a compelling argument or prove his case.

There's an argument to be had here about state aid for airlines, but this isn't it. You know you're losing the debate when you try to link your opponent to 9/11.

These teenagers and their crazy plans to change the aviation marketplace. It just might work.