INTERESTING TIMES … As Chinese New Year celebrations wind down, it’s fitting to recall an expression that has been attributed to the Chinese for generations. The expression “May you live in interesting times” has an origin that is, ironically, interesting itself. Regardless of its origin, upon closer examination, the expression seems not to be a
American Airlines opens Havana office
February 3, 2017 By
American Airlines formally opened an office in Havana on Wednesday, and an executive said the company will move ahead with its plans for Cuba despite uncertainty over what President Donald Trump's administration will bring. Read more here
US airlines renew campaign
February 2, 2017 By
Leaders of the three biggest U.S. airlines are seeking to meet with new Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to revive their stalled complaint that rivals from the Middle East are getting unfair government subsidies. The issue took on new urgency last month when one of the fast-growing Middle Eastern carriers, Emirates, announced plans to begin
Three items remain
February 1, 2017 By
American Airlines has made solid progress in its integration of US Airways over the past couple of years. For starters, 15,000 American Airlines (Nasdaq: AAL), US Airways and America West pilots have been rolled into one workforce, and most barriers that tied them to each company’s planes, flights and crew bases have been removed. Switching
Trump's Travel Ban Hits Airlines
January 31, 2017 By
The airlines industry continued to fall Monday as investors feared protests over President's Trump recent travel ban could curb demand for flights and potentially lead to more travel restrictions. The NYSE Arca Airline Index dropped 1.78 percent to close at 108.48. The Index has fallen approximately 5.03 percent since December 20th, when it closed at
American Airlines Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Profit
January 27, 2017 By
American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) today reported its fourth quarter and full year 2016 results. The Company’s earnings highlights include: Fourth quarter 2016 pre-tax profit of $500 million, or $773 million excluding net special charges, and net profit of $289 million, or $475 million excluding net special charges Full year 2016 pre-tax profit of $4.3
American Mimics United
January 18, 2017 By
American Airlines Group Inc. followed United Continental Holdings Inc. in announcing no-frills tickets that limit carry-on bags to those that fit under a seat, bolstering efforts to compete with fast-growing fare discounters. Read more here
Delta Purchases Five New Heathrow Slots
January 17, 2017 By
Thanks to an initiative from Croatia Airlines, Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) has picked up new landing and take-off slots at London Heathrow Airport. Read more here
Justice Department Said to be Dropping Airline Collusion Case (DAL, AAL)
January 13, 2017 By
After over a year of uncertainty, U.S. airlines can breathe easier now that the U.S. Justice Department is taking a step back from its investigation of collusion, reports Bloomberg. Read more here
February 2017 Recap
Wayne Gretzky, a National Hockey League Hall of Fame inductee, is probably the greatest hockey player of all time. He had a storied career even though he lacked overwhelming size or strength; in fact he was a good 30 pounds lighter than the average player of his time. On the ice, he showed great stamina