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US Airways

US Airways
US Airways
US Airways traces its history to All American Aviation, which was based in Pittsburgh and serviced the Ohio River valley in 1939. In 1949 the company was renamed All American Airways as it switched from airmail to passenger service; it became Allegheny Airlines in 1953, and subsequently changed its name to US Airways in 1979. It is a member of the Star Alliance.
Chairman / President
Scott Kirby
CEO / Managing Director
Robert Isom
CFO / Finance Director
Devon May
Industry
Aerospace
Website
aa.com/homePage.do
Headquarters address
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Stock Code
NYSE:LCC
Year founded
1939
An Airbus A320 is seen in Toulouse, south western France, in February 2001. Photo: AFP
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United States

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United States

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Last year’s estimate is up almost 15 per cent from 2022, and it’s the first time it’s crossed US$30 billion since before the pandemic.

Airlines made more than US$33 billion from baggage fees in 2023. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China relations

China’s ‘concession’ in airline row with US unlikely to ease turbulence

Chinese authorities say American and other foreign carriers can fly into the country from next week, after US announced that passenger flights from China would be banned from June 16.

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Aviation

Will social distancing seat designs become the new way to fly?

A new seat design would strap barriers to middle seats to divide the window and aisle passengers for travel during the global pandemic

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Coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus: Delta’s last US-China flights will now fly this weekend

Delta had planned to end all China flights by February 6. The airline said the last China-bound flights will now leave on Saturday and the last returning flights from China will depart China on Sunday.

The Delta airlines logo. Photo: Reuters
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Boeing

Boeing shares fall for second day, knocking US$25 billion off market value

Stock dropped 7 per cent to US$374 in midday trading, adding to 5 per cent decline on previous day.

American Airlines

Merger of American and US Airways not good news for passengers

From next week, when American Airlines and US Airways merge to form the world's largest airline by revenues and by the number of passengers flown, the United States will have just three mega-airlines - American, Delta and United.

The merged airline will retain the American Airlines name. Photo: AFP
American Airlines

US Airways and American Airlines to merge as world's biggest airline after easing competition fears

The merger will allow American Airlines to emerge from bankruptcy. Photo: AFP
American Airlines

Unionized American Airlines, US Airways workers rally for merger

American Airlines

Judge approves AMR bankruptcy plan, pending antitrust lawsuit

American Airlines

AMR bankruptcy judge leans toward reorganization plan approval

A US judge has delayed confirming a bankruptcy exit plan for American Airlines’ bankrupt parent, but said he found “arguments in favour of confirmation to be fairly persuasive.” American Airlines plans to merge with US Airways. Photo: Reuters
American Airlines

US government, two airlines say open to settling merger fight

American Airlines and US Airways have complained about a proposed court delay saying it would “place the merger at risk. Photo: Reuters
American Airlines

US asks for March trial in airline merger challenge

American Airlines

American, US Air seek November 12 trial date for merger lawsuit

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American Airlines

US Air, American vow to fight US government over merger

US Airways and American Airlines say their planned US$11 billion merger would promote competition. Photo: Reuters
American Airlines

US Justice Department determined to block American Airlines-US Airways merger

American Airlines and US Airways could be in for a long and bruising courtroom battle against seasoned lawyers if they choose to fight the US Justice Department's objection to their merger.

American Airlines

US sues to block AMR-US Airways merger

American Airlines

Critics sue to block American-US Airways merger

Opposition to the planned American Airlines-US Airways merger is mounting. Photo: AP
American Airlines

Justice Department probing American, US Airways merger

US Airways said in February that it planned to merge with American Airlines to create an US$11 billion airline. Photo: Reuters
Warren Buffett

US airlines deliver biggest gains to patient investors

The Bloomberg US Airlines Index of 10 carriers surged 35 per cent in the first quarter, the best start to a year since at least 1999. Wall Street projects that gains are just beginning for Delta Air Lines and US Airways, both rated higher on average by analysts than 92 per cent of US firms.

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American Airlines

US Airways closes in on deal with AMR to form largest airline

The two companies are working on final details and their boards may vote on the deal later this week, people familiar with the matter have said. US Airways chief executive officer Doug Parker would lead the combined company, the people said.

A US Airways plane passes American Airlines planes at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington. Photo: Reuters
American Airlines

US Airways gets 16,500 applications for 450 flight-attendant positions

US Airways has attracted strong interest from job applicants. Photo: Bloomberg

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