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Airlines Hike Up Added Fees, Just in Time for Summer
Summer is almost here, but before you pack up your bags for that big trip, keep in mind these additional airline fees. Even some discount carriers are getting into the act.
Airline Stocks Soar, in Spite of Sequestration
All of the major air carriers beat Wall Street expectations, even though some are still struggling to post consistent profits – and sequestration challenges continue.
US Airways First-Quarter Profit Soars on Fuller Planes
US Airways posted a bigger adjusted first-quarter profit as it carried more passengers, and collected more from them.
5 Winners and Losers of the Week in Business
Among the wins and losses in business this week: the well-timed announcement of a bar-raising new cruise ship and a painful computer failure at a major airline.
American Airlines Expects Flights to Return to Normal
A day after American Airlines canceled 970 flights and delayed more than 1,000, the bankrupt airline is promising to run a near-normal operation Wednesday.
Few Steps Remain in American Airlines, US Airways Merger
Following bankruptcy court approval, the merger of American Airlines and US Airways faces just a few more hurdles, including approval from the U.S. Justice Department.
Airlines' On-Time Performance Slips During Winter Months
The government said Thursday that 80.3 percent of flights by U.S. carriers arrived on time in January and February, down from last winter's record 84.9 percent.
Judge Approves American-US Airways Merger
A federal bankruptcy judge signed off Wednesday on the $11 billion merger of American Airlines and US Airways, clearing the way for the forming of the world's biggest airline.
Airlines' Merger in Holding Pattern as Judge Weighs Severance
A federal bankruptcy judge defers giving his blessing to the merger of US Airways and American Airlines, as he weighs outgoing American CEO Tom Horton's severance package.
American-US Airways Merger: A Tale of 2 CEOs, and 1 Had to Go
The battle for control of American Airlines came down to two men who got their start there: CEO Tom Horton, and his old friend and rival, Doug Parker, CEO of US Airways. And after an aggressive courtship, there would be room for only one at the top.
Market Minute: US Airways and American Airlines Look Set for Merger
US Airways and AMR are in the final stages of negotiating a merger, with final price and management structure still to be resolved. A combined American-US Airways would have revenue of $38.69 billion based on 2012 figures, in front of current world No. 1 United Continental Holdings.
Northeast Air Travel Still Stalled, Thousands of Flights Cancelled
Hurricane Sandy grounded more than 18,000 flights, and it will be days before travel gets back to normal. Authorities closed the three big New York airports, and the ripple effects from the shutdown of the nation's busiest airspace are dramatically affecting travelers in cities far and wide.
7 Ways Inflation Will Hit Americans in 2012
With the economy still trying to muster a recovery, and unemployment still around 8.5%, any price increases are painful. And just a month into 2012, a spate of headlines points to more hurt ahead. Here are seven ways inflation will be digging into your wallet this year:
Airline Stocks Despite Travel Alert
Despite the State Department issuing a travel alert Sunday following the killing of infamous terrorist Osama Bin Laden, Wall Street analysts expect airline stocks to continue their upward ride.
Trapped Outside Paradise at Denver International Airport
How hard can it be to get a really good chicken walnut sandwich at Denver International Airport? Depending on when you land, a lot harder than you'd guess. And it's not just Denver: The problem of airport restaurants that are closed when passengers are still arriving is irritatingly widespread.
Airlines and Online Ticket Sites: Altered Flight Patterns
New technology is leading to changes in business relationships between airlines and online ticketing sites. It'll take a while for the new landscape to settle down, but the near-term result could be potential windfalls for some carriers -- and confusion for air travelers.
While Airlines Are Profiting Again, Fliers Are Suffering
Of all the industries that have achieved record profits recently, none have posted more remarkable results than the airline industry. For the first time in a decade, the industry is on a glide path to profitability -- but it's getting there by squeezing its customers.
Airlines Attach Big Fees to Small Seat Upgrades
When Virgin American offered traveler writer Randy Diamond the chance to upgrade his ticket to "Main Cabin Select" for a mere $500 more than the coach fare, he assumed it must be for a first-class seat. But what the airline is actually offering for that upgrade may surprise you.
Fewer Seats and Higher Fares Help Airline Earnings Take Off
Delta, US Airways and AMR, the parent of American Airlines, all posted higher-than-expected earnings for the peak summer travel season. Airlines have pushed fares up by limiting the number of seats for sale, and have also seen growing international and corporate travel.
US Air, Southwest, JetBlue Are Finally Climbing Again
As the U.S. economic recovery edges forward, these three airline stocks stand out as buys for fundamental reasons. Several analysts, including those at Value Line, see better days coming for this group.
United-Continental Merger: Good For Them, Bad For Fliers
Don't believe the fairy tales United and Continental are spinning about their proposed merger being beneficial to travelers and carriers alike: Beyond the deal to bring Southwest to Newark Airport that they cut placate the antitrust watchdogs, this merger is all bad news.
Beware Hotels Offering 'Convenient' Shuttle to Airport
When it comes to airport shuttle bus services, convenience is increasingly being trumped by cost-cutting. Hotels near airports are "carpooling" -- sharing their shuttles to save time and money for themselves, but not necessarily for you.
Travel Maze: Just Say No to Flying Coach
It's every business traveler's dream never to fly coach again. Nicholas Kralev's On the Fly seminar promises to make that dream a reality. In four short hours, he says he'll teach attendees how to maximize the power of their frequent flyer miles to fly in luxury on a coach-class budget.
Do Airline Mergers Make Service Worse?
Competition is supposed to create superior value and better service for customers, but the airline industry is so unprofitable that competitors try to outdo each other in giving passengers less while charging more. And the major carriers' strategy of mergers is only creating bigger, less service-oriented airlines.
US Airways-United Airlines Merger Talks Go Nowhere
Since merger talks between United Airlines and US Airways have stopped, will United turn to Continental instead?
Mergers Could Keep Airline Stocks Flying High
Airline stocks are taking flight based on the merger talks between United Airlines and US Airways. Many experts say fewer airlines would be better for the industry's long-term future and could lead to lower overall operating costs and -- eventually -- higher profits.