US Airways CEO Tells National Press Club It's Time To Merge With AA
US Airways CEO Doug Parker is travelling the country telling anyone and everyone that this is the right time for his airline to merge with Fort Worth-based American Airlines.
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US Airways CEO Doug Parker is travelling the country telling anyone and everyone that this is the right time for his airline to merge with Fort Worth-based American Airlines.
AMR said Wednesday that it narrowed its second-quarter loss to $241 million, mostly because of $230 million in costs tied to its bankruptcy restructuring. A year ago, it lost $286 million.
US Airways says it is now a creditor of American Airlines parent AMR Corp., the company it's trying to force into a merger.
AMR, the parent company of American Airlines, is now considering merger options according a two-page letter to employees from CEO Tom Horton. The announcement came on the same day two work groups from the Transport Workers Union announced that a tentative agreement had been reached with AA on a new contract.
The parent company for American Airlines will resume negotiations with maintenance workers and store clerks on Monday in hopes of coming to a consensual deal.
American Airlines and its parent company are suing to win the right to stop providing health care and life insurance to retirees.
The flight attendants' union says it has made progress in talks with American Airlines on voluntary cost-cutting measures.
The CEO of US Airways says he still wants to merge with American Airlines, but he's in no hurry.
Spirit Airlines, which combines cheap fares with more fees than competitors charge, plans to expand again at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport -- the hometown airport of American Airlines.
the parent company of American Airlines may get more time to present a turnaround plan in federal bankruptcy court.
All eyes are on the Allied Pilots Association, as they decide whether to send the best and last offer from American Airlines to its members, or reject the airline's offer outright.
An American Airlines jet bound from California to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport diverted to Amarillo with mechanical trouble.
Flight attendants and mechanics at American Airlines want to resume contract talks as a deadline nears for a federal judge to rule on whether the airline can impose its own terms on workers.
A New York bankruptcy judge has delayed his decision by one week to cancel American Airlines' contracts with its three main unions.
When American Airlines flight attendant Robert Hearn is on the picket line his feet aren't on the street -- they're just keeping the beat. Hearn has a string of YouTube videos that skewer American's management.
American Airlines to close to reaching a compromise with their pilots, but is also facing protests from communications workers who feel that their rights are under attack.
The Allied Pilots Association board has decided not to send American Airlines' final contract offer to union members for a vote.
A federal judge has temporarily stopped a union-organizing election at American Airlines that was to begin next week among passenger service agents.
American Airlines has asked a judge to stop a federal agency from overseeing a union-organizing election for customers-service agents.
American Airlines and its regional partner American Eagle saw a slight increase in passenger traffic in May and beat other airlines in a key revenue measure.
The union representing American Airlines pilots said that progress was made in contract talks with the company. The union faces a June 22 deadline to agree on cost-cutting measures.
Recovering from the storms that stranded thousands of travelers and caused mass cancellations yesterday could last well into the evening Thursday, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport officials said.
A federal labor-relations agency has scheduled an election to decide whether customer-service agents at American Airlines will be represented by a union.
Passengers at DFW International Airport spent hours stuck on the tarmac Wednesday night and into Thursday morning due to powerful storms that passed through North Texas.
American Airlines says it will reduce flights in July partly because of a shortage of pilots due to more of them calling in sick. The 1 percent reduction in July's schedule follows a 1.5 percent cutback in June.
Dallas is riding high with the unexplainable turn of events over Washington.
Ashley Grayson, who ran an online business, asked a Memphis couple to kill three people, including an online competitor.
Steve McCraw, the director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, has retired after 15 years of service.
Experts share tips on how families preparing for Thanksgiving can take steps to cut down on the amount of food wasted during the holiday season.
President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
The procession of fallen Greenville Police Officer Cooper Dawson took place Wednesday morning.
Dallas is riding high with the unexplainable turn of events over Washington.
Ashley Grayson, who ran an online business, asked a Memphis couple to kill three people, including an online competitor.
Steve McCraw, the director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, has retired after 15 years of service.
Experts share tips on how families preparing for Thanksgiving can take steps to cut down on the amount of food wasted during the holiday season.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
A Collin County man is facing an extremely rare traffic citation after an encounter that was caught on video.
The CBS Data Team learned there are about 5600 mail thefts reported every year in the North Texas region- that's more than 15 reported thefts a day.
President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular drugs used for weight loss like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
President-elect Donald Trump skipped President Biden's inauguration following Trump's supporters' Capitol assault.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Cook Children's Medical Center has reported a record-high number of visits for respiratory viruses.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Auri and her sister Suri were preparing to walk their dogs when the 8-year-old started choking.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Dallas is riding high with the unexplainable turn of events over Washington.
They're cooking up something new at Jerry World.
On his weekly radio show, the Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager said McCarthy is an outstanding coach.
Kyrie Irving had 32 points, six assists and seven rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Atlanta Hawks 129-119 without star Luka Doncic.
The Mavericks played without Luka Doncic, still sidelined with a sprained right wrist.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid Apple to have Siri misdirect users to Kendrick Lamar's hit song.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted."
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
