american-airlines

Blow to AA-USAir merger

The US Justice Department and the attorneys general of six states and the District of Columbia, have taken the airline world by surprise in filing a lawsuit seeking to block the proposed merger of American Airlines and US Airways. According to US press reports, both carriers had earlier said that they expected the deal would go through smoothly. However, the Justice Department said the merger – which would create the world's biggest airline - ... [+]

American and US Airways to merge

American Airlines parent company AMR Corporation has signed a merger deal with US Airways Group to create a combined carrier worth around $11 billion. Operating under the American Airlines name, it will offer more than 6,700 daily flights to 336 destinations in 56 countries. The combined airline is planning to ... [+]

Cornwell in Europe

American Airlines has appointed Andy Cornwell as regional cargo sales manager – northern Europe, responsible for the UK, Ireland, Netherlands and Scandinavia. He was previously AA Cargo's UK sales manager. [+]

BA has Buy American policy?

International Airlines Group, owner of British Airways and Iberia, is reported to be interested in buying a stake in American Airlines, according to press reports. US-based Delta is also interested in buying American. [+]