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AMR Pilot Union: No Strike Unless It’s Legal
Pilots at American Airlines will not go on strike unless it is legal to do so, the president of the pilots’ union said. The Allied Pilots Association had said last week it was making preparations to call a strike v...
AMR, US Airways Evaluating Potential Merger
American Airlines parent AMR and US Airways have signed a non-disclosure agreement as they evaluate a potential merger that would create an airline that rivals United in scope. The two carriers said on Friday they agreed...
Etihad Suspends Flights To Damascus
Etihad Airways, one of the United Arab Emirates’ flag carriers, said on Thursday it had suspended flights to Damascus until further notice because of security concerns. “The decision, while not taken lightly,...
Porter Airlines Opens Newark Airport Passenger Lounge
Porter Airlines officially opened its new passenger lounge at Newark Liberty International Airport today. The lounge is beside Porter’s primary gate in Terminal B, providing easy access to departing flights. “The Ne...
American Airlines Launches Codeshare Agreement With Iberia Express
American Airlines and Iberia Express, a subsidiary of American’s joint business partner, Iberia, received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation for a new codeshare agreement. This agreement allows American t...
China Orders 50 Airbus A320s During Merkel Visit
China signed an agreement with Germany for 50 Airbus planes worth up to USD$4 billion during Chancellor Angela Merkel’s visit to Beijing on Thursday. It was the first significant order since a dispute between Beiji...
