American seemed to frame its decision to hike second-bag fees for customers who pay at the airport as a way to nudge more travelers to book their luggage ahead of time, which can help reduce check-in ...

As a long-time American Airlines flyer with top status, it was tough to realize it was time to switch to United. Here's why I ...

American Airlines' Q2 performance showed general weakness in sales and demand guidance, offset by strength in premium sales - aligning with the trend in most US companies. Consumer bifurcation is ...

Despite the widespread fear of flying, airplanes are the safest way to travel compared with land- and sea-based means. On top of their generally reliable construction, planes are pretty comfortable ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Charlotte-based reporter Ted Reed covers airlines and airline labor. American Airlines says not only is it gaining ground at ...

American Airlines made $111 million last year, while rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines posted $5 billion and more than $3 billion in profit, respectively. Pilot and flight attendant unions ...