Mary Schlangenstein

In this Friday, June 3, 2016, photo, an American Airlines passenger jet takes off from Miami International Airport in Miami.

American Air’s pilots vote no-confidence in CEO, executives

June 6, 2018 at 4:03 a.m.

The leaders of American Airlines' pilot union voted no-confidence in Chief Executive Officer Doug Parker, citing pay and scheduling problems, delays in implementing their full contract and a "toxic" company...

American mimics United with fare barring use of overhead bin

June 6, 2018 at 12:12 p.m.

American Airlines followed United Continental 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. The new...

The mystery of American Airlines’ ailing flight attendants

August 18, 2019 at 9:03 p.m.

From oozing blisters and wheezing to rashes, itchy eyes, and sore throats, numerous American Airlines Group flight attendants say their new work uniforms are making them sick. But after a...

In this Thursday, May 15, 2014, file photo, a JetBlue Airways Airbus A320-232 takes off from the Tampa International Airport in Tampa, Fla. JetBlue says it will reduce annual costs by as much as $300 million by 2020 after efforts to boost revenue have done better than the company expected.

JetBlue set to reduce costs after plan to boost revenue pays off

June 8, 2018 at 10:36 p.m.

JetBlue Airways Corp. plans to reduce annual costs by as much as $300 million by 2020 after efforts to boost revenue have done better than the company expected. The largest...

American Airlines pilots are considering ditching their 53-year-old independent union and join the larger Air Line Pilots Association, after peers at rival carriers secured tentative contracts with better pay and benefits.

Unhappy American pilots to push union switch after five decades

June 9, 2018 at 12:56 p.m.

A group of American Airlines pilots is preparing a push to give up their 53-year-old independent union and join the larger Air Line Pilots Association, after peers at rival carriers...

A ground operations employee loads baggage onto a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 on the tarmac at John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, California, on April 14, 2016.

Southwest clashes with investors on best path to revenue growth

June 10, 2018 at 3:10 p.m.

Southwest Airlines is resisting calls by some investors to pull back on planned expansion this year and raise fares, moves that could help stem declines in a key industry revenue...

FedEx is buying six Boeing 767 freighters valued at $1.2 billion as the world's biggest cargo airline continues to modernize its fleet.

FedEx to buy 6 Boeing 767 freighters valued at $1.2 billion

June 10, 2018 at 4:51 p.m.

FedEx is buying six Boeing 767 freighters valued at $1.2 billion as the world's biggest cargo airline continues to modernize its fleet. The six aircraft are scheduled for delivery in...

Long lines snake through the United Airlines terminal at O'Hare International Airport on May 16, 2016.

Major airlines spend millions in bid to cut TSA lines in record summer

June 12, 2018 at 4:07 a.m.

U.S. airlines and airports are spending millions on added workers to avoid a repeat of long security lines, as the coming Memorial Day weekend kicks off what's expected to be...

A billboard truck drives by as Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association members and supporters picket outside the airline's annual shareholder meeting May 18, 2016, at the Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel in Chicago.

Southwest says pilots’ lawsuit could threaten airline’s growth

June 10, 2018 at 8:50 p.m.

Southwest Airlines's growth plans may be jeopardized by a lawsuit filed by its pilots union over flying Boeing's newest 737 jetliner, Chief Executive Officer Gary Kelly said. The Southwest Airlines...

Southwest Airlines' pilots' union has sued to block the airliner from flying Boeing Co.'s newest 737 until the plane is negotiated into a new contract for the 8,300 aviators.

Southwest pilots sue carrier to block flying of Boeing’s Max

June 12, 2018 at 3:51 a.m.

Southwest Airlines Co. pilots' union asked a federal court to block the carrier from flying Boeing Co.'s newest 737 until the plane is negotiated into a new contract for the...

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