American Airlines wants exemption from tarmac rule

Add American Airlines to the list of carriers that want out of the government’s new rule to limit the time passengers can be held on the tarmac. American has filed for a temporary exemption with the Department of Transportation, saying delays caused by the closure of the main runway at New York’s JFK airport could [...]

Delta Air Lines to shift flights at Cincinnati’s main airport

Delta Air Lines Inc. said Tuesday that it plans to reduce operations at Cincinnati’s main airport from two concourses to one and take over the functions of a subsidiary that now provides ground-handling services at the airport. The changes could lead to layoffs for 840 Regional Elite Airline Services employees that now handle ground operations [...]

Southwest Airlines launches 72-hour Philadelphia sale

Southwest Airlines on Tuesday launched a 72-hour fare sale for flights between Philadelphia and three cities, a step in its plan to grab customers from major Philly competitor US Airways. Fares are available for travel between Philadelphia and Raleigh/Durham, N.C. starting at $30 each way, between Philadelphia and Chicago for $60 each way and between [...]

Continental Airlines to charge for food

Continental Airlines is ending free hamburgers, barbecue and sandwich rolls for many of its passengers in favor of a food-for-sale program that mirrors what other carriers are already doing. A spokesman said Monday that the airline, based in Houston, expects a $35 million annual benefit, from cost savings and added revenue. Delta Air Lines, American [...]

World airlines see blue skies ahead

Global airlines are undergoing a surprisingly strong recovery with Asian and Latin American carriers leading the way, the leading industry group said Thursday as it halved its loss forecast for 2010 to $2.8 billion. The International Air Transport Association said carriers began bouncing back late last year, and have continued to see stronger demand after [...]

British Airways, American Airlines, Iberia to cede airport slots

British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia have offered to give away takeoff and landing slots at London and New York airports to soothe European Union antitrust worries, EU regulators said Wednesday. The European Commission said it would ask other airlines whether freeing up slots at London Heathrow, London Gatwick and New York’s John F. Kennedy [...]

Flight attendants, American Airlines at odds over contract

Contract talks between American Airlines and its flight attendants broke off Wednesday night, with the union declaring that negotiations were hopelessly stalemated while the company said it is looking forward to more bargaining. The union said that it would ask federal officials to start a 30-day cooling-off period, after which the flight attendants could strike. [...]