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Quality Control At Heart Of Latest Boeing Crisis

Boeing is facing intensifying scrutiny over its quality control practices in the aftermath of a near-catastrophic Alaska Airlines flight three weeks ago when a panel blew out.

International Business Times

Black teens learn to fly and aim for careers in aviation in the footsteps of Tuskegee Airmen

Marie Ronny and Kyan Bovee expect their futures to take off

The Independent UK

American Airlines flies to record second-quarter revenues and $1.3 billion profit

American Airlines reported total revenue of $14.1 billion in its second quarter, the highest quarterly revenue in the airline’s history, as international travel demand spiked this year.

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American Airlines pilots want bargaining do-over after United bests on pay

The union that represents American Airlines pilots is calling out the carrier to make changes to a “woefully deficient by comparison” contract following the tentative agreement for United Airlines pilots that they say pays better.

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United’s contract with pilots puts Southwest Airlines in the hot seat

While other major carriers have struck industry-leading deals with their pilots, Southwest Airlines’ pilots union says the Dallas-based carrier needs to ramp up contract negotiations before the busy holiday traveling season.

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American Airlines says it will appeal a ruling that would break up a partnership with JetBlue

American Airlines says it will appeal a court ruling that would break up a partnership with JetBlue

The Independent UK

American Airlines pilots reach agreement in principle, days from busy summer travel season

American Airlines pilots have reached an agreement in principle with the Fort Worth carrier, just a week ahead of the start of a busy summer travel season.

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American Airlines flight attendants picket at DFW Airport after four years without a raise

DALLAS — It’s been four years since American Airlines flight attendants last got a pay raise and the union representing them wants to keep the issue in front of the flying public as an expected busy summer travel season approaches.

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Contract would bring $8 billion to American Airlines pilots, says CEO

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says pilot pay would be boosted by $8 billion over four years under a contract proposed by the Fort Worth carrier.

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American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says carrier ‘is prepared to match Delta pay rates’

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says the Fort Worth-based carrier “is prepared to match” rival Delta’s new pilot contract by raising pay a cumulative 40% over four years and improving profit sharing.

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Former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker stepping down as chairman

Former American Airlines CEO Doug Parker, who led the company through the merger that brought together American Airlines and US Airways to form the world’s largest carrier, is stepping down as the company’s chairman at the end of April, the company said Thursday.

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Higher airfares drive American Airlines to big fourth-quarter profit

Higher airfares and strong demand for travel pushed American Airlines above pre-pandemic profit levels for the recently finished fourth quarter, the company said Thursday.

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Delta’s 34% pay raise offer to pilots ups ante for airline negotiations

A tentative contract deal between Delta Air Lines and union pilots sets a new standard in the increasingly expensive battle for the travel industry’s most coveted employees.

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American Airlines may be closing in on contract with pilots

American Airlines is nearing a contract agreement with pilots after more than two years of negotiations, although most union members have not seen the deal.

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Airlines Face a Shortage of New Boeing, Airbus Jets

Airlines in need of more pilots and spare parts are increasingly facing another shortage: new jets.

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American-JetBlue antitrust trial testing limits of industry consolidation

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom told a federal judge Monday that the carrier was hindered in markets like New York and Boston because of the headstart that Delta and others had as blockbuster mergers shrunk the industry over the last two decades.

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American Airlines cuts more summer and fall flights to boost reliability

American Airlines is cutting thousands of flights from its schedule for the remainder of summer and fall to “ensure operational reliability” for the rest of the year.

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American Airlines makes first profit without government aid since pandemic began

Fort Worth-based American Airlines is profitable for the first time in more than two years without government help as fuller planes and higher-ticket prices overcame expensive fuel and labor costs.

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Airlines' biggest problem has no end in sight

The industry is still getting back on its feet post-pandemic.

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As summer travel season arrives, airfares are sky-high

After being mostly grounded for two years, Americans rushed to book summer flights this year — and are paying very heavy prices for their tickets.

The Guardian - US

Biden to end Covid testing requirement for travel into US

Requirement to test negative, which has been in place since January 2021, criticized by travel industry and some lawmakers

Tribune News Service

American Airlines has parked 100 jets due to pilot shortage

A shortage of pilots from retirements and pandemic cutbacks has forced Fort Worth-based American Airlines to park about 100 of its smaller regional jets, even amid strong summer passenger demand.

Tribune News Service

Airline ticket prices are rising and it’s only going to get harder to find cheap flights

DALLAS — Travel is back, but airline tickets aren’t quite what travelers remember.

The Independent UK

Afraid to fly with unmasked passengers? Call your airline

Some airlines say they will consider refunds or credits for passengers who don't want to fly now that the mask mandate has been dropped

Tribune News Service

American Airlines just doubled the salary of incoming CEO Robert Isom

American Airlines will double the salary of company president Robert Isom when he takes over as CEO on March 31, but his total compensation package will be determined by how the debt-laden company recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic downturn.

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