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Senators urge scrutiny of American Airlines and US Airways merger
On the eve of a Senate hearing on airline mergers, two senators are urging the Obama administration to carefully scrutinize the proposed merger of American Airlines and US Airways. The merger, expected to close by September, would unite the third and...
Tags: Antitrust Issues, U.S. Airways, Ronald Reagan, Mike Lee, Bankruptcy
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U.S. lawmakers urge careful review of American-US Airways deal
ReutersWASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) - Two U.S. lawmakers with antitrust oversight have urged the Obama administration to carefully review a planned merger of American Airlines and US Airways Group to ensure that it will not lead to higher prices for air...Tags: Antitrust Issues, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Marketing, John J. Duncan Jr.
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American Air, US Airways set leadership of merged carrier
ReutersJune 10 (Reuters) - American Airlines parent AMR Corp and US Airways Group Inc, which are merging to form the world's largest carrier, on Monday said Scott Kirby of US Airways would be president of the new company. Management of the merged company...Tags: Air Transportation Industry, U.S. Airways, American Airlines, Inc.
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Singapore Airlines orders 60 new planes
Betting on the continued growth of international travel, Singapore Airlines ordered 60 new jets in a deal worth $17 billion, the airline announced. The airline has split its order, calling for 30 Boeing planes and 30 Airbus jets, with delivery of the...
Tags: Singapore Airlines, Singapore, Los Angeles International Airport, Boeing Co., American Airlines, Inc.
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Teamsters union seeks to represent American Air mechanics
ReutersMay 28 (Reuters) - The Teamsters union on Tuesday said it filed an application with the National Mediation Board seeking a national election to represent mechanics at AMR Corp's American Airlines, which will merge with US Airways Group to form the world's...Tags: Air Transportation Industry, Employees, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, U.S. Airways, Career and Workplace
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U.S. Justice Dept opposes AMR's $20 mln severance for CEO Horton
Reuters* Says severance payment violates bankruptcy law * Horton's proposed severance has been controversial By Nick Brown May 24 (Reuters) - A plan by American Airlines' parent to exit bankruptcy and merge with US Airways Group is coming under fire from...Tags: Corporate Officers, Crime, Law and Justice, U.S. Airways, Trials, Bankruptcy
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FCC moves toward opening airwaves for in-flight Internet
The Federal Communications Commission took a step toward improving Web access for air travelers, voting to write rules to open frequencies for an air-to-ground Internet service proposed by Qualcomm Inc. In a 4-0 vote Thursday, the FCC advanced the...
Tags: Telecommunication Service, Media Industry, United Air Lines, Marketing, Federal Communications Commission
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American Airlines' flights grounded by computer problems
This post has been updated. See the note below for details.Computer problems have forced American Airlines, one of the nation's largest air carriers, to keep hundreds of its flights from departing across the country. The Fort Worth-based airline said it has been struggling with intermittent computer problems...Tags: Air Transportation Industry, Los Angeles International Airport, U.S. Airways, Financially Distressed Companies, American Airlines, Inc.
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American Airlines expanding LAX service with eight new destinations
This post has been corrected. See the note at the bottom for details. For a carrier whose parent company is still in bankruptcy, American Airlines doesn’t show signs of retrenching. The airline announced plans Wednesday to expand to eight new...
Tags: Travel, Economy, Business and Finance, United Air Lines, Boeing Co., U.S. Airways
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Virgin America best U.S. airline, United worst: study
Reuters(Reuters) - Virgin America did the best job of flying customers last year while United Airlines was the worst, though passengers experienced overall better performance, a study showed. The performance of the 14 leading carriers in 2012 was about the same...Tags: U.S. Department of Transportation, Virgin Group, Ltd., Hawaiian Airlines Inc., Air Transportation Industry, Southwest Airlines Co.
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Study: Virgin America Best U.S. Airline, United Worst
Virgin America did the best job of flying customers last year while United Airlines was the worst, though passengers experienced overall better performance, a study showed. The performance of the 14 leading carriers in 2012 was about the same as the...Tags: U.S. Department of Transportation, Virgin Group, Ltd., Hawaiian Airlines Inc., Air Transportation Industry, United Air Lines
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