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IAG May Take A Stake In American Airlines
IAG, parent of British Airways and Iberia, said it had signed a non-disclosure agreement with American Airlines with a view to taking a stake in the US carrier, which is itself in talks over a potential merger with US Ai...
Thousands Stranded By Lufthansa Strike
A strike by Lufthansa cabin crew disrupted hundreds of flights on Friday, stranding thousands of passengers who faced further delays over a busy holiday travel weekend from a rolling series of stoppages about pay and cos...
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...
