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Fort Worth-based American Airlines gets “Best Airline for Domestic First Class” from Global Traveler magazine

Annual "GT Tested Awards" program surveyed more than 31,400 business and leisure travelers to determine the best in business and luxury travel for 2008.

Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008

DFW Airport not as packed with weary, cranky Thanksgiving travelers as last year

On your particular flight, however, there will be just as many screaming babies.

Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines adds extra flights for Presidential Inauguration

Airline offers more service into Baltimore/Washington and Washington Dulles.

Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008

Fort Worth-based American Airlines will limit baggage during holidays to select Latin American and Caribbean destinations

Fortunately, a bathing suit doesn't take up that much room.

Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines offering new rewards dining program

Members get extra credit for eating at a network of 9,000+ restaurants in the U.S. and Canada.

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines trying to buy ATA Airlines

Southwest is looking to take over ATA's 14 gates at New York's LaGuardia Airport.

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008

Report finds FAA coverup of errors at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport

Transportation Department investigation was prompted by a whistle-blower.

Monday, Nov. 17, 2008

Fort Worth-based American Airlines now accepts PayPal for ticket purchases made online

Why waste your time buying collectibles on ebay when you can be booking flights around the world?

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008

Report about D/FW Airport safety violations to be released by U.S. Special Counsel’s office

Bottom line: there officially were some.

Friday, Nov. 14, 2008

Dallas-based FareCompare.com promises cheap flights

Procrastinators take heart – you one more day to shop for airfare deals this Thanksgiving on most airlines.

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines partners with Volaris for flights to Mexico

Volaris has earned the airline the reputation for being Mexico's most on-time carrier.

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008

Fort Worth-based American Airlines offers two new afternoon sandwich options for sale

For only $6, you can get an Italian deli panini or a roast beef ciabatta sandwich.

Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008

Former royal chef to Princess Diana consults on meals for wealthier customers of Fort Worth-based American Airlines

For the rest of us, it's still a bag of peanuts.

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008

Fort Worth-based American Airlines Cargo participates in paperless documentation program

"E-freight" eliminates the need to send 12 paper documents with air cargo shipments, which streamlines processes, improves speed and reliability, and cuts costs.

Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008

American Eagle pilots forge newly ratified agreement with management

Usually stories about airline employees involve strikes, so here is the happy opposite.

Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008

Fort Worth-based AMR Corporation reports a third quarter profit of $45 million

Excluding a sale, however, the company lost $360 million.

Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008

Economic downturn finally affects Southwest Airlines

Airlines announced a third-quarter loss of $120 million, the first loss they've posted in almost 18 years.

Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines to begin service to Minneapolis-St. Paul in March 2009

One of the most frequent questions Southwest Airlines has been asked over the years is, 'When is Southwest Airlines coming to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport?'

Monday, Oct. 13, 2008

American Airlines to be a “no internet porn” zone

Flight attendants won their battle against the airline, saying it wasn't their job to patrol the aisles looking for perverts.

Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines introducing priority security lane access for high-roller travelers

The program will be implemented at airports in Baltimore, Phoenix, Orange County, Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Dallas.

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008

Dallas looking at connecting DART Love Field station to airport

Huh. I didn't know not connecting the DART station and the airport was an option.

Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008

Fort Worth-based American Airlines touts its cargo division for transporting King Tut exhibit

Airline trying to grab itself a little bit of the Tut magic.

Friday, Sept. 19, 2008

AMR Corp. sells American Beacon

The lucky buyer is Light House Holdings, Inc.

Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008

Pilot negotiators reach tentative agreement with American Eagle

The pilots got what they wanted at minimal cost to the airline.

Friday, Sept. 12, 2008

Southlake-based Sabre Holdings acquires Flight Explorer

Industry’s leading provider of aircraft situation display solutions to join Sabre's portfolio.

Friday, Sept. 12, 2008

American Airlines flight attendants want porn out of the skies

Flight attendants have requested management put filters on the wi-fi service out of "safety concerns."

Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008

Fort Worth-based American Airlines gets nod for being Hispanic-friendly place to work

American was the highest ranked airline on a "Top 60" list of places that promote diversity and exhibit dedication to the Hispanic community.

Monday, Sept. 8, 2008

Southwest Airlines to no longer accept cash for drinks

Starting September 9, flight attendants will carry handy-dandy credit card machines for convenient swiping.

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008

Interstate Southwest wins lawsuit with Lycoming Crankshaft

Lycoming's final appeal was denied by the Supreme Court of Texas.

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines halts flights in New Orleans through Tuesday Sept. 2

Southwest also not flying into erupting volcanoes, California brush fires, or monsoons in India or Asia.

Monday, Sept. 1, 2008

Southlake-based Sabre signs deal with Vietnam Airlines

Sabre sees Vietnam's tourism industry growing and wants a piece of the action.

Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008

Wi-fi now available on 15 American Airlines planes

You can further annoy fellow passengers for a mere $12.95, and your company might even reimburse you for it.

Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008

American Airlines hit with $7.1 million in safety-related penalties

The airline was allegedly flying unsafe aircraft despite warnings.

Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008

American Airlines, British Airways, and Iberia sign joint business agreement

Reserve your flight to Iberia today!

Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008

American Airlines will waive third excess bag fee for military personnel

Soldiers get all the breaks.

Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008

Allied Pilots Association supports American Airlines’ dispatchers in fuel load controversy

The union is taking a stand against cost-conscious AA management.

Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008

American Airlines orders six more 737s for 2010

American will now get 76 new 737s total over the next two years.

Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008

American Airlines and Susan G. Komen for the Cure unveil two pink-ribbon aircraft

Six more pink-ribboned aircraft are in the works.

Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines holding “Next Food Network Star”-type competition for video-blogger

Winner produces at least four videos spotlighting various Southwest Airlines-themed things.

Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008

UPDATED: DFW is not considering closing a terminal

DFW's 2009 fiscal year budget will be considered Thursday morning, but the possibility of a terminal closure is remote despite high energy costs and reduced traffic.

Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008


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