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American Airlines Adding New Routes In Summer

American Airlines and its American Eagle affiliate will add new flights to San Diego and Mexico this summer.

2013/03/01

American Airlines Asks For More Brazil Flights

American Airlines said that it’s filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation for new daily round-trip flight between Sao Paolo and both Los Angeles and Chicago.

2013/03/01

U.S. Airways CEO Doug Parker Discuss Merger Efforts With American Airlines

Parker Talks About Merged Airline’s Leaders

US Airways CEO Doug Parker, the man in line to lead American Airlines after the two carriers merge, expects to announce a new management team before closing the deal.

2013/02/28

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 14: Doug Parker (L), Chairman and CEO of US Airways, and Thomas Horton, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Airlines speak during a news conference to announce the merger of the two airlines February 14, 2013 in Dallas Texas. US Airways and American Airlines have agreed to an $11 billion merger, creating the largest airline in the world. The airline will be called American Airlines and be headed by US Airways CEO Doug Parker. (Photo by Donna McWilliam/Getty Images

American Airlines & US Airways Defend Merger

Leaders from American Airlines and US Airways have told lawmakers that combining their companies will benefit consumers by creating tougher competition.

2013/02/27

Airline Merger Hearing Set For Next Month

A bankruptcy judge will consider the merger of American Airlines and US Airways on March 27. The two carriers last week announced plans to merge in an $11 billion deal.

2013/02/22

Tom Horton, President of American Airlines, addresses the media during a press conference. (credit: ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images)

AMR CEO In Line For $20 Million Severance

AMR CEO Tom Horton won’t get to lead the new American Airlines after it merges with US Airways, but he will get a going-away prize of nearly $20 million.

2013/02/15

American Airlines & US Airways Merge

After months of courtship, American Airlines and US Airways are officially tying the knot. In the aviation industry’s newest marriage, the two carriers will create the world’s largest airline.

2013/02/14

American Airlines & US Airways Announce Merger

Fort Worth’s American Airlines and Phoenix’s US Airways formally announced a merger on Thursday morning to create the world’s largest airline.

CBS 11–2013/02/13

AMR & US Airways Could Be Close To Merger

Sources indicate that the American Airlines board of directors will meet on Wednesday to possibly vote on a merger with US Airways.

2013/02/13

Hostess Twinkies. (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hostess Set To Announce Bidder For Twinkies

The indestructible Twinkie appears to be one step closer to a comeback. Hostess Brands is close to announcing that it has picked two investment firms as the lead bidders for its Twinkies and other snack cakes.

2013/01/29