World Dec 29 Boeing 737 Max returns to U.S. skies with first passenger flight By David Koenig, Associated Press
Economy Aug 25 American Airlines to eliminate 19,000 jobs amid pandemic-driven downturn in travel American began the year with about 140,000 employees but expects fewer than 100,000 to remain in October. By David Koenig, Associated Press
Nation Jul 17 NAACP lifts travel advisory against American Airlines The NAACP is lifting its travel advisory against American Airlines, saying the company is making improvements that address worries about African-Americans being subject to discrimination or even unsafe conditions while flying. By Jesse J. Holland, Associated Press
Nation May 22 5 important stories that have nothing to do with the Russia probe Inside the world's worst humanitarian crisis, why we're seeing more mega rain storms and other stories we're reading now. By Hannah Grabenstein, Dan Cooney, Joshua Barajas, Erica R. Hendry
Nation Oct 25 The NAACP issues travel advisory for American Airlines, warning black passengers of ‘disturbing incidents’ The NAACP issued a travel advisory about American Airlines, warning African American passengers to "exercise caution" when using the airline for their air travel. The national organization cited several recent incidents of "alarming behavior" against African Americans to support its… By Joshua Barajas
May 04 Airline scandals attract congressional scrutiny By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Senators from both parties said airlines must improve the way they treat their passenger, but they also said airline employees must be treated with respect. Lawmakers also revived talk of a congressionally imposed "Passenger Bill of Rights."… Continue reading
Sep 28 Air rage is taking off around the world, say airlines By Joan Lowy, Associated Press Incidents of unruly passengers on planes are increasing, and more effective deterrents are needed to tackle the problem, a global airline trade group said Wednesday. Continue reading
Jul 03 U.S. probe into airline collusion needs more than circumstantial evidence By Scott Mayerowitz, Eric Tucker, David Koenig, Associated Press WASHINGTON — As the Justice Department launches an investigation into possible collusion in the airline industry, experts say the government faces the burden of proving that carriers were deliberately signaling business decisions to each other. Continue reading
Dec 09 Watch News Wrap: American Airlines, U.S. Airways merge into world’s largest carrier News Wrap: American Airlines, U.S. Airways merge into world's largest carrier… Continue watching