Most Active Articles 2013-05-22T10:06:33.197-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:american-airlines Benet Wilson bwilson034 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4825417094234639670-000d74622ba4a7afd83c8b560ab81f3d 2013-05-17T18:57:59.006-04:00

PASSENGERS wanting to fly from, say, Seattle to New York with American Airlines must pay $25 for their first checked bag, $35 for the second and $150 for any more....

PASSENGERS wanting to fly from, say, Seattle to New York with American Airlines must pay $25 for their first checked bag, $35 for the second and $150 for any more.... http://www.economist.com/blogs/gulliver/2013/04/american-airlines Emily Sanders esanders447 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9540441876663390539-01266fdd89447b70992cb2a32276e756 2013-03-14T10:46:36.652-04:00

Connecting Brands, Leaders, Employees, and Customers (by Bruce Temkin)

Connecting Brands, Leaders, Employees, and Customers (by Bruce Temkin) http://experiencematters.wordpress.com/2013/03/14/alaska-airlines-and-southwest-airlines-lead-airline-industry-in-2013-temkin-experience-ratings/ Bruce Temkin btemkin340 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10365607212308468067-e22cfcf1a9318ac33260b144721cf224 2013-02-15T09:19:49.725-05:00

Connecting Brands, Leaders, Employees, and Customers (by Bruce Temkin)

Connecting Brands, Leaders, Employees, and Customers (by Bruce Temkin) http://experiencematters.wordpress.com/2013/02/14/american-airlines-needs-more-than-a-new-paint-job/ Bruce Temkin btemkin340 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9016084232674691667-1289720bdc25e8d6a53f963af29dae8f 2013-02-14T17:47:47.359-05:00

The combination - if approved by regulators, bankruptcy court and shareholders - would create the nation's largest airline.

The combination - if approved by regulators, bankruptcy court and shareholders - would create the nation's largest airline. http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/02/13/american-and-us-airways-said-to-vote-for-merger/ Tea Tree ttree910 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13100913310142617543-b770ff95f0a3adcf5d3e02a34c3276fc 2012-11-11T22:56:36.750-05:00

The pilots union for American Airlines says it and the company have reached an agreement in principle for a new contract.

The pilots union for American Airlines says it and the company have reached an agreement in principle for a new contract. http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-american-pilots-20121109,0,3783875.story Emily Sanders esanders447 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18044772377816976107-8874dca0ea4781d6cd6f228579937dbd 2012-09-03T21:16:01.235-04:00

SOMETIMES a publicity stunt is so well-executed that it's impossible for the media to resist its charm. Witness, for example, the "Taco Liberty Bell" incident of...

SOMETIMES a publicity stunt is so well-executed that it's impossible for the media to resist its charm. Witness, for example, the "Taco Liberty Bell" incident of... http://www.economist.com/blogs/gulliver/2012/07/publicity-stunts Emily Sanders esanders447 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5029996040462623634-94e5d30acf47d4fcd61baba862be3fb1 2013-02-14T08:04:35.921-05:00

Operating under the American Airlines name, a leading brand in the world, the combined airline will have a global network. The merger is aimed to offer benefits to both airlines’ customers, communities, employees, investors, and creditors. More in this video.

Operating under the American Airlines name, a leading brand in the world, the combined airline will have a global network. The merger is aimed to offer benefits to both airlines’ customers, communities, employees, investors, and creditors. More in this video. http://www.ramanmedianetwork.com/american-airlines-us-airways-to-create-global-carrier/ Rakesh Raman rraman103 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10787006873575993861-dd1f3254953b3bc1f54984a3fe9ee85a 2012-11-09T18:36:55.574-05:00

American Airlines and its pilots union have reached an agreement in principle over a new contract, which could ultimately pave the way for the airline to exit bankruptcy.

American Airlines and its pilots union have reached an agreement in principle over a new contract, which could ultimately pave the way for the airline to exit bankruptcy. http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2012/11/09/business/ap-us-american-airlines-pilots-deal.html Tea Tree ttree910 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4072626821487186900-f4de7a43bea64c3e026d68cbdbc93c9d 2012-10-07T22:48:58.303-04:00

I recently spoke at the Like Minds conference in London. One of the other speakers was Chris Moss. He was Chief Marketing Officer at Virgin Atlantic, CEO of 118118 and the creator of the Orange Brand. He told an interesting story..

I recently spoke at the Like Minds conference in London. One of the other speakers was Chris Moss. He was Chief Marketing Officer at Virgin Atlantic, CEO of 118118 and the creator of the Orange Brand. He told an interesting story.. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/10/05/the-virgin-atlantic-ice-cream-story/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12486505760955688388-be474f5ab0b580cb01c26d41f8c01acf 2009-05-21T12:57:45.124-04:00

The airline industry's attempts to get a recovery going this spring may have caught the flu. On one hand, the top executives of Southwest Airlines Co. and AMR Corp., parent of American Airlines Inc., said they don't see any signs that the traffic demand is deteriorating as 2009 progresses.

The airline industry's attempts to get a recovery going this spring may have caught the flu. On one hand, the top executives of Southwest Airlines Co. and AMR Corp., parent of American Airlines Inc., said they don't see any signs that the traffic demand is deteriorating as 2009 progresses. http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/stories/052109dnbusairlinemeetings.20489bcc.html Benet Wilson bwilson034 299 298 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2097088138703532305-b12eb52ee2492e70735efaab480877b3 2013-02-15T09:20:52.473-05:00

Connecting Brands, Leaders, Employees, and Customers (by Bruce Temkin)

Connecting Brands, Leaders, Employees, and Customers (by Bruce Temkin) http://experiencematters.wordpress.com/2013/02/14/american-airlines-us-airways-worst-customer-experience/ Bruce Temkin btemkin340 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14376396010653666806-da5787ac81cf0da078fc0fdfde14e91c 2012-02-06T17:44:22.902-05:00

Read the best business travel blogs. Stay current on business travel news and get the latest business travel tips.

Read the best business travel blogs. Stay current on business travel news and get the latest business travel tips. http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/travelers_check/archives/2012/02/americans_views_on_restructuring_and_rivals.html Roz Bennetts rbennetts305 60 60 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3707229385537957059-590c55ecb4169d787373bb944bbf280b 2011-11-29T09:50:09.128-05:00

The Texas-based corporation (AMR) claims that labour rules forced it to spend $600m more than other airlines on staff costs. American Airlines' chairman Thomas…

The Texas-based corporation (AMR) claims that labour rules forced it to spend $600m more than other airlines on staff costs. American Airlines' chairman Thomas… http://www.ecomm-unity.com/group/travelinpayments/forum/topics/america-airlines-filed-for-chapter-11 Daniel Berger dberger532 25 25 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10855093687183852686-96f3c75858cff8d2a247da7b4437df5c 2012-02-24T09:57:17.361-05:00

http://experiencematters.wordpress.com/2012/02/24/southwest-provides-best-airline-customer-experience/ Bruce Temkin btemkin340 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16212891237477667999-48b6c9612697b4764da10a88feea0727 2012-07-12T23:17:33.931-04:00

After months of brushing aside talks of a merger, the ailing parent company of American Airlines is now willing to consider joining forces with...

After months of brushing aside talks of a merger, the ailing parent company of American Airlines is now willing to consider joining forces with... http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-amr-merger-20120712,0,4227503.story Tea Tree ttree910 10 10 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5345844848992581666-74c73a37cb8886f07152a4dbb978f55b 2011-11-29T15:22:16.690-05:00

American Airlines, the third-largest U.S. carrier, and its parent AMR Corp filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday to cut labor costs in the face of high fuel prices and dampened travel.

American Airlines, the third-largest U.S. carrier, and its parent AMR Corp filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday to cut labor costs in the face of high fuel prices and dampened travel. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/29/us-americanairlines-idUSTRE7AS0T220111129 Timothy Barello tbarello599 58 58 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12681953890523826850-509cb62686101f9374c03d02d4c120e6 2012-05-12T14:02:31.886-04:00

While it restructures operations in bankruptcy court, the airline stressed that it still intended to emerge as a stand-alone carrier.

While it restructures operations in bankruptcy court, the airline stressed that it still intended to emerge as a stand-alone carrier. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/12/business/american-airlines-indicates-it-is-open-to-discussing-merger.html Tea Tree ttree910 16 16 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8251226754489555818-e33d0987d557ab1e504558c2f1ee94ed 2011-12-03T12:49:50.028-05:00

American Airlines’ parent company, AMR Corporation, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, surprising exactly no one. A major corporate bankruptcy is normally a bit of a shock, but there’s nothing shocking about bankruptcy in the American passenger air business, where filings are way more common than crashes. Frontier...

American Airlines’ parent company, AMR Corporation, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, surprising exactly no one. A major corporate bankruptcy is normally a bit of a shock, but there’s nothing shocking about bankruptcy in the American passenger air business, where filings are way more common than crashes. Frontier... http://www.slate.com/articles/business/moneybox/2011/12/blame_jimmy_carter_for_all_the_airline_bankruptcies_or_better_yet_thank_him_.html Terence Rose trose855 50 50 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7040699784965353183-14c62f2a6e1a7f0f9b9970172d6f4178 2012-12-04T21:14:54.057-05:00

THE oneworld airline alliance, which includes British Airways and American Airlines among its founder members, scored a major coup on October 8th as it extended...

THE oneworld airline alliance, which includes British Airways and American Airlines among its founder members, scored a major coup on October 8th as it extended... http://www.economist.com/blogs/gulliver/2012/10/airline-alliances Tea Tree ttree910 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:319642915497232891-ca98b3970a89426e052c847cb92935fa 2012-08-14T11:03:01.974-04:00

So what are people talking about Airline Brands? Complaining or sharing experiences? Simplify360 research team can taken a deep dive into social buzz around Airline Industry to find out?

So what are people talking about Airline Brands? Complaining or sharing experiences? Simplify360 research team can taken a deep dive into social buzz around Airline Industry to find out? http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/08/07/17-of-social-conversation-on-airlines-is-negative/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12135734726302636789-81e4b7a059c2bc4c3469b6d9869c09e5 2012-12-06T05:51:49.765-05:00

American Airlines defended its hiring of outside contractors to modify its planes'€™ cabins, but its unionized mechanics say passengers'€™ safety was put at risk.

American Airlines defended its hiring of outside contractors to modify its planes'€™ cabins, but its unionized mechanics say passengers'€™ safety was put at risk. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/24/business/installation-problems-seen-in-american-airlines-loose-seats.html Emily Sanders esanders447 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10720934491345366627-08ae3060f953026476e982ab17b07d6d 2012-03-09T19:01:13.712-05:00

AMR, American Airlines’ parent, said it would freeze pension plans for everyone except its pilots.

AMR, American Airlines’ parent, said it would freeze pension plans for everyone except its pilots. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/08/business/american-airlines-parent-says-it-will-freeze-most-pension-plans.html Tea Tree ttree910 22 22 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14329366900645883515-73ed866debe3f020aab4f62c438472de 2012-02-14T07:59:43.416-05:00

http://experiencematters.wordpress.com/2012/02/14/report-2012-temkin-experience-ratings/ Bruce Temkin btemkin340 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13868869465256655976-b73ec67dc256a606e5bc84a7e3b26aea 2012-01-21T04:23:21.359-05:00

US Airways Group Inc. is studying a potential merger with bankrupt AMR Corp. that would fix a weak domestic route system at American Airlines and boost revenue, two people familiar with the matter said. Any bid may still be close to a year away, because AMR now holds the exclusive right to file a reorganization plan, the people said. Suzanne O'Halloran reports on Bloomberg Television's

US Airways Group Inc. is studying a potential merger with bankrupt AMR Corp. that would fix a weak domestic route system at American Airlines and boost revenue, two people familiar with the matter said. Any bid may still be close to a year away, because AMR now holds the exclusive right to file a reorganization plan, the people said. Suzanne O'Halloran reports on Bloomberg Television's http://www.bloomberg.com/video/84642956/ Terence Rose trose855 32 32 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18316549494904100703-c943567999d25f5bb46e4f453f1441e0 2009-05-26T13:56:31.785-04:00

For American Airlines, this decade has been defined by a relentless procession of external shocks that have rocked the entire industry. But the airline is proving that even the worst short-term crises cannot distract it from its long-term goals.

For American Airlines, this decade has been defined by a relentless procession of external shocks that have rocked the entire industry. But the airline is proving that even the worst short-term crises cannot distract it from its long-term goals. http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story.jsp?id=news/awst052509p1.xml&headline=American%20Airlines%20Refuses%20To%20Be%20Distracted%20from%20Long-Term%20Goals&channel=awst Benet Wilson bwilson034 246 245 0 1