American Airlines

AMR, the parent of  American Airlines, filed for bankruptcy in November 2011. While its chairman and chief executive Tom Horton rebuffed a takeover approach from US Airways after seeking bankruptcy protection, sources said early in 2013, that a merger with US Airways was likely.

12 Feb 2013

The two companies are working on final details and their boards may vote on the deal later this week, people familiar with the matter have said. US Airways chief executive officer Doug Parker...

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12 Jan 2013

US Airways, the carrier seeking to merge with AMR's American Airlines, received more than 16,500 applications for 450 flight-attendant positions in its biggest hiring push for the job since 2010...

4:02AM
8 Jun 2012

Do you love the anonymity of flying, or are you one of those passengers who craves conversation with the stranger seated next to you?

4:59PM
26 Nov 2011

Chile-based airline LAN will seek to establish its own flight routes between China and South America following its merger with Brazil-based airline TAM, which is expected to be completed by early...

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26 May 2002

China Airlines is Taiwan's biggest carrier but its safety record has left it with a controversial reputation.

2:30AM
28 Feb 2002

Sources indicate American Airlines is planning to fly to Hong Kong from the United States.

4:34PM

Taiwan airline Eva Air has installed fax machines on board its aircraft with satellite telephone links. All Eva Air passengers aboard transpacific and transcontinental flights can now send faxes...

4:44AM

United Airlines has made an electronic version of its timetable available for download at www.uatimetable.com/au.exe. Meanwhile, United has been named the best North American airline in the TTG...

2:53PM

The foundation that owns China Airlines has temporarily set aside efforts to attract a buyer for a stake in the Taiwanese carrier, giving it time to assess the problems that have stalled a sale...

11:34AM

Cathay Pacific Cargo is monitoring a proposed move by some airlines to increase fuel surcharges on air cargo to offset higher oil prices.


A number of airlines and an express company...

3:02AM

A United States airline executive says mainland carriers will inevitably increase the number of freighters they operate and start developing a domestic air cargo network in the near future.

12:59PM

A company associated with US aviation giant American Airlines has won one of two 'into-plane' fuelling franchises at the Chek Lap Kok Airport.

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