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Man charged after officer-involved shooting in downtown Roanoke

A man has been charged in connection with an officer-involved shooting that happened on Thursday night in downtown Roanoke, according to the Virginia State Police.

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Man charged after officer-involved shooting in downtown Roanoke

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Even airline employees are having trouble finding a seat home from Europe this summer

American Airlines and United Airlines are among the carriers discouraging employees from using their travel perks to fly to Europe this summer.

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2 days ago

Proposals would ease standards, raise retirement age to address pilot shortage

Airlines blame a shortage of pilots for widespread cancellations and reduced service. Would allowing pilots to keep flying past age 65 and reducing the 1,500-hour flight training requirement help?

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Business travel costs are expected to rise through 2023, industry report says

Business travel has rebounded but challenges include economic weakness and labor shortages.

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He bought a first-class seat for his infant son. The airline put him in mom’s lap.

The Willow Springs father is upset about the experience, just the latest airline incident in what has become a summer of discontent for passengers.

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Boeing Dreamliner deliveries to resume in the 'coming days,' FAA says

A resumption of Dreamliner deliveries could help Boeing generate much-needed cash.

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American Airlines CFO on fixing balance sheet after pandemic

Derek Kerr might have the hardest job in the airline business.

American Airlines rebooked a mom on a flight home that would have forced her to leave her 7- and 8-year-old sons behind for days in NYC

Sarah Ripmaster had to spend hours on the phone with American Airlines to get her sons on the same rebooked flight or face leaving them behind.

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American Airlines couldn't find a passenger's bag after canceling his flight even though it never left the airport

"Hundreds" of passengers were left queuing for hours trying to reclaim their luggage at Ronald Reagan airport in Washington DC after a cancelation.

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Storms ground US air travelers as airlines cancel flights

Thunderstorms on the East Coast are causing travel headaches for tens of thousands of airline passengers.

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Flash floods sweep through burn scar near Flagstaff

Extreme Meteorologist Reed Timmer captured this video of flooding along the Museum Fire burn scar as monsoon storms struck the Southwest with heavy rain on July 27.

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American Airlines passengers were left 'sobbing' after being held on a hot plane for six hours, report says

American Airlines passengers were held on a plane with no air conditioning, food, or drink for six hours on Sunday afternoon, according to a report.

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Investigators blame American Airlines pilot for bad takeoff

Federal investigators say a mistake by the captain of an American Airlines flight caused the plane’s wing to clip the ground during takeoff from John F. Kennedy International Airport in 2019. The National National Transportation Safety Board said the captain applied too much rudder power to offset a crosswind, causing the plane to veer to the left and nearly leave the runway.

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Near-crash at JFK was likely pilot error, investigation shows

The National Transportation Safety Board released its report Monday on the 2019 American Airlines flight to Los Angeles.

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American Airlines crew told to stop leaving late colleagues behind at hotels before leaving for the airport

Association of Professional Flight Attendants tells its members not to head to the airport without their late colleagues to help reduce disruption.

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Airlines temper flying ambitions after chaotic — but profitable — travel rebound

Airlines are rethinking their growth plans as they face mounting flight disruptions.

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American Airlines earns $476 million on record revenue in 2Q

American Airlines is reporting a $476 million profit for the second quarter as summer travelers pack planes.

American Airlines forecasts profit in third quarter thanks to rebound in travel and fares

American and rivals reported a surge in costs, which have weighed on their bottom line.

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8 hospitalized after turbulence on American Airlines flight

There was no additional information on the condition of the hospitalized passengers.

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A US flyer tracked his lost luggage back to London and was told by American to go pick it up from the airport — even though he was 4,000 miles away in North Carolina

Jamie O'Grady had a layover at Heathrow. The next day, a passenger stumbled across his golf bag at baggage reclaim and texted him.

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An American Airlines pilot says making passengers get off a plane after boarding is 'so embarrassing' and he 'absolutely hates' it

A pilot who has flown for American for 23 years says the airline's crew scheduling policies mean that trips are now 'like a game of whack-a-mole'.

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American Airlines passenger filed a 19-page complaint after the airline rebooked his family's return tickets from a different country, report says

Scott Taussig said the airline changed his return flight to depart from St Lucia instead of St Vincent, which is about 100 miles north.

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Goodbye, Toledo: Smaller cities set to lose service as airlines pull back

Rising fuel costs and pilot salaries mean that 50-seat regional jets are no longer profitable for airlines to fly — and smaller airports are on the chopping block.

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Goodbye, Toledo: Smaller cities set to lose service as airlines pull back

Rising fuel costs and pilot salaries mean that 50-seat regional jets are no longer profitable for airlines to fly — and smaller airports are on the chopping block.

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US approves American Airlines flights to more cities in Cuba

The U.S. government is giving American Airlines permission to resume flights to five cities in Cuba outside the capital of Havana.

United Airlines, pilots' union to renegotiate contract after last deal faced opposition

The recent tentative agreement failed to get enough support from pilots.

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American Airlines passengers told to get off the plane they had just boarded after a 5-hour delay because the crew had to go off-duty

Sheila Gray finally boarded her flight after a five-hour delay before the pilot told all passengers to get off because the crew had timed out.

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‘‘What they did is inexcusable:” Georgia mom says American Airlines left daughter alone in airport

A Georgia mother is speaking out after she says American Airlines left her daughter to wander alone in the Miami airport.

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Man stole over $10,000 during an American Airlines flight destined to Miami, feds say

A man is accused of stealing more than $10,000 from other passengers during an American Airlines flight from Argentina to Miami this week — and authorities say he was caught thanks to the keen eyes of the crew.

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American Airlines pilots get triple pay for trips dropped in scheduling glitch

American Airlines pilots will get triple pay to fly thousands of trips dropped in scheduling glitch.

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Don't let your travel vouchers expire!

These hacks might help extend the life of your travel credits.

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Flight cancellations ease slightly as July 4 weekend ends

The number of U.S. flights being canceled is slowing down, but plenty of travelers are facing long delays as they try to get home from trips over the July Fourth holiday weekend.

Travel woes mount for July Fourth holiday as thousands of flights are canceled or delayed

Millions of travelers crowded airports over the weekend to get away for the July Fourth holiday. Chaos ensued when thousands of flights were canceled or delayed. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports.

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A scheduling glitch temporarily canceled thousands of American Airlines flights

After a technical issue in the company's scheduling system reportedly dropped thousands of flights planned for this month, American Airlines said "the vast majority" of the trips had been restored.

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American Airlines scheduling glitch allows pilots to drop thousands of July trips

American said it was aware of a scheduling glitch that allowed pilots to drop thousands of July flights.

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American Airlines offers to boost pilot pay 17% by the end of 2024

Airlines that say they're facing severe pilot shortages amid a resurgence in air travel are boosting pay.

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All Eyes On Airlines As Holiday Weekend Begins

Airlines have been short-staffed as they try to hire thousands of workers to replace those who they encouraged to quit when the pandemic struck.

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All Eyes On Airlines As Holiday Weekend Begins

Airlines have been short-staffed as they try to hire thousands of workers to replace those who they encouraged to quit when the pandemic struck.

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American offers to boost pilot pay 17% by the end of 2024

Airlines facing a pilot shortage are boosting pay.

American Airlines offers pilots nearly 17% raises in new contract proposal

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom on Thursday said the carrier has offered its pilots pay raises totaling nearly 17% under a new contract.

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All eyes on airlines as July Fourth holiday weekend nears

If you're flying this holiday weekend, be prepared for crowded airports, full planes, and higher-than-normal chances that your flight will be delayed or even canceled.

An American Airlines passenger drove 45 minutes to choose his seats after its customer service line left him on hold for nearly four hours

Brian Driver said being kept on hold for such a long time was the worst airline call center experience he'd ever experienced, per the Journal.

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American Airlines' regional carrier offers pilots triple pay to pick up trips in July

Envoy Air pilots will get triple pay if they fly open trips from July 2-31.

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Air Travel Is a Disaster Right Now. Here’s Why.

The U.S. seems to suffer from chronic Nothing Works Syndrome.

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American Airlines and United pare flights as delays and cancellations surge

An acute shortage of pilots is forcing some carriers to terminate service to smaller markets in the U.S.

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American Airlines to stop flying to four small cities, citing pilot shortage

American and other major airlines say they have had to cut some service due to a shortage of regional pilots.

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American Airlines ending service to three cities due to pilot shortage

American Airlines will eliminate service for three cities following the Labor Day holiday weekend as a result of staffing shortages, marking the latest hiccup for the airline industry amid thousands of cancellations and cuts in recent months. An airline spokesperson said the company will drop service to Toledo, Ohio; Ithaca, N.Y.; and Islip, N.Y., on…

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Thousands more flights canceled across the U.S. as summer travel season heats up

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg held virtual meeting with airline CEOs to discuss improvements ahead of July 4.

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American Airlines CEO vows to improve pilot pay as wages at other carriers rise

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom told pilots that they "will not fall behind network peers."

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Inside the battle to tame costly airline cancellations and delays

U.S. flight delays increased this year due to staffing issues, bad weather and stronger-than-expected demand.

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American Airlines' regional pilots get big pay hikes as competition for pilots intensifies

Two American Airlines-owned carriers will give pilots big raises to slow attrition that is crimping flight growth.

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Some pilots flying for American Airlines' subsidiary regional airlines will soon make nearly twice their current salary in a groundbreaking new pay scheme

The pilots with the biggest pay increase are line check airmen, who will see $427.50 per hour under the new contract.

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An Arizona man says American Airlines is to blame for his wrongful arrest

Michael Lowe says he is still suffering from trauma following a 17-day experience in a New Mexico jail, according to a lawsuit filed Monday.

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How to watch the House Jan. 6 committee public hearing

"CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell will lead prime-time coverage.

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Delta Air Lines now offers non-stop flights from Roanoke to New York City

Good news for anyone looking to go to the Big Apple! Delta Airlines now offers a direct flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to LaGuardia Airport in New York City.

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American CEO says the airline has grounded 100 planes because it doesn't have enough pilots to fly them

American is the latest carrier to take action to better manage the pilot shortage, particularly as airlines prepare for a busy summer travel season.

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Coinbase, Tesla, American Airlines and more

Check out the stocks making headlines on Wall Street on Friday, June 3.

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Airfares surge 50% as domestic and international travel rebound

Demand for flights this summer is exceeding airline capacity, causing ticket prices to soar.

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Airfares surge 50% as domestic and international travel rebound

Demand for flights this summer is exceeding airline capacity, causing ticket prices to soar.

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Administration opposes airlines in lawsuit over crew breaks

The Biden administration is siding against the airline industry in a case that involves whether California-based flight crews should get the rest breaks that are required under state law.

US airlines say they've reached a turning point in recovery

U.S. airlines say they have hit a turning point: After a lousy first quarter, they expect to be profitable as Americans return to travel in the biggest numbers since the start of the pandemic.

American Airlines loses $1.6 billion but sees better outlook

American Airlines says the first quarter was difficult, with another large loss, but it expects to turn a profit in the second quarter as more people return to travel.

Biden joins allies, bans Russian planes from US airspace

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday night in his State of the Union address that the U.S. is banning Russian flights from its airspace in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine.

American cuts summer flights because of delayed Boeing jets

American Airlines is cutting back again on summer flights because Boeing can't deliver planes that the airline ordered.

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Frontier bids $2.9 billion for rival budget airline Spirit

Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines are proposing to combine in a $2.9 billion deal.

London-bound jet turns around over the Atlantic, returns to Miami over maskless passenger

An American Airlines flight to London has turned around and returned to Miami after a woman on the plane refused to wear a face mask.

American Airlines reports $931 million fourth-quarter loss

American Airlines is reporting a $931 million loss for the fourth quarter and warning that omicron will further delay its recovery.

Major winter storm: South braces for big blast of snow, ice

Forecasts of snow and ice as far south as Georgia have put much of the Southeast on an emergency preparedness footing as shoppers strip store shelves of supplies and road crews treat highways ahead of an approaching weekend storm.

Flight cancellations snarl holiday plans for thousands

Airlines canceled hundreds more flights Saturday because of staffing issues tied to COVID-19, disrupting holiday celebrations during one of the busiest travel times of the year.

Airlines cancel flights due to COVID staffing shortages

Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights as the omicron variant jumbled schedules and drew down staffing levels at some carriers during the busy holiday travel season.

American cites Boeing delay in trimming international plans

American Airlines is dropping some international flights from its plans for next summer because Boeing has failed to deliver planes that the airline ordered.

American, JetBlue ask court to toss US lawsuit against deal

American Airlines and JetBlue are asking a federal judge to throw out the government's effort to block a deal between the two airlines that has them working together on service in the Northeast.

American plagued by major flight cancellations for 4th day

American Airlines is still trying to dig out from under a blizzard of canceled flights over the last few days.

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American Airlines cancels hundreds of weekend flights

Flight cancellations are skyrocketing at American Airlines.

FAA proposes giving flight attendants 1 more hour of rest

Federal regulators say flight attendants should get more rest between shifts.

Airlines bet on big December after Covid variant setback

American and Southwest Airlines are reporting that they made profits in the third quarter, thanks to large amounts of government pandemic relief.

American Airlines posts $169 million profit on taxpayer help

American Airlines earned $169 million in the third quarter, but the delta variant of COVID-19 slowed down its recovery from the pandemic.

Former Boeing test pilot pleads not guilty in 737 Max case

A former Boeing employee has pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud in connection with development of the 737 Max before two of the planes crashed.

Southwest Airlines will require employees to get COVID vaccine

Southwest Airlines on Monday became the latest U.S. airline to require its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

US sues to stop deal between American Airlines and JetBlue

The Justice Department is suing to stop American Airlines and JetBlue from coordinating their flights in the Northeast.

American Airlines will not serve alcohol until January 2022

Don’t expect to buy any booze on an American Airline flight until next year at the earliest.

In unfriendly skies, unruly passenger fines top $1 million

The number incidents involving unruly airline passengers is growing, and so are the fines imposed by federal safety officials.

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Southwest, American post 2Q profits as air travel picks up

Travelers are returning to flying, and it's showing up in higher revenue for the airlines.

American Airlines turns small profit with taxpayers' help

American Airlines is reporting a small profit in the second quarter, thanks to nearly $1.5 billion in federal pandemic relief.

American recalling flight attendants to handle travel crowds

American Airlines is telling some flight attendants to cut short their leaves of absence and come back to work.

American Airlines forecasts better-than-expected 2Q results

American Airlines says it will come in around break-even for the second quarter, thanks to more than $1 billion in federal pandemic relief.

Southwest, American delays hint at hard summer for travelers

If you're planning to fly this summer, bring plenty of patience.

US aid lifts Southwest to Q1 profit, American loses $1.25B

The long pandemic nightmare for airlines seems to be easing.

American Airlines posts $1.25 billion loss, delays new jets

American Airlines is reporting another big loss as the pandemic continues to hammer air travel, but the airline says it is seeing signs of more demand for tickets.

A $1.2 billion loss for Delta, but recovery is on the radar

Delta Air Lines says it lost $1.2 billion in the first quarter, but the airline thinks it can be profitable by late summer unless there's a resurgence of COVID-19.

Boeing sees uptick in airplane orders as travel picks up

Boeing is reporting a pickup in orders for commercial airplanes.

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Airlines pull Boeing Max jets to inspect electrical systems

Airlines are pulling dozens of Boeing 737 Max planes out of service again, this time to inspect them for a possible electrical problem.

Corporate criticism of GOP-led voting bills spreads to Texas

The ranks of big corporations now criticizing GOP efforts to restrict voting access are spreading to Texas.

Airport crowds, airline ticket sales show travel recovering

An American Airlines jet sits parked at a gate as light snow falls at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Arlington, Va. American Airlines says bookings are coming back they're nearly at pre-pandemic levels. Gasoline demand is up too, as more Americans travel by car. “I would just sort of reiterate the recommendations from CDC, saying please limit travel to essential travel for the time being.”New reported cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. have increased 18% in the past two weeks. However, deaths declined 29% over that same period, to an average of 1,363 per day to 970 per day by Sunday. White House officials said Monday that more than 50 million Americans — nearly one in five adults — are now fully vaccinated.

US airlines adding jobs, extending rebound from October low

The Transportation Department said Tuesday, March 9, 2021, that the airline industry employed 713,949 people full-time or part-time in January. Cargo airlines have added jobs while passenger airlines have shed workers, mostly through incentives for workers to quit or take early retirement. The Transportation Department said Tuesday that 713,949 people held full-time or part-time jobs at airlines in mid-January, up from 694,638 in December and the low of 673,278 in October. American Airlines eliminated 8,700 jobs, or 8% of its workers, and Southwest shed more than 4,600 jobs, or 7.5%. FedEx's express-delivery division grew by about 24,000 jobs, or 9.8%, United Parcel Service added 183 jobs, or 2.9%, in its air-shipment business, and smaller cargo carriers such as Atlas Air also added jobs, according to the Transportation Department.

Airline stocks rally, American cites plan to pay off loan

FILE- This Dec. 19, 2017, file photo shows the American Airlines logo on top of the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Airline stocks rose Monday, March 8, 2021 spurred by signs that vaccine rollouts could set up a rebound in travel later this year. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)FORT WORTH, Texas – Airline stocks rose Monday, spurred by signs that vaccine rollouts could set up a rebound in travel later this year. American Airlines, meanwhile, announced plans to raise $7.5 billion by borrowing against its frequent-flyer program and using the funds to pay off a federal loan that it received nearly a year ago, in the early days of the pandemic. Shares of American Airlines ended Monday up 5%.

Airlines close books on rotten 2020 and so far, 2021 is grim

An American Airlines Boeing 777 is framed by utility wires as it prepares to land at Miami International Airport, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Miami. And now a halting rollout of vaccines threatens to further delay a recovery in travel and the travel industry. On Thursday as airlines reported results, a new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa was found in the United States for the first time, with two cases diagnosed in South Carolina. “Travel restrictions on international have resulted in a reduction in demand,” American Airlines CEO Doug Parker said. AdJETBLUE AIRWAYSJetBlue reported a loss of $381 million, after reporting a profit in the fourth quarter of 2019.

American Airlines lost $8.9 billion in a year of pandemic

The airline said Thursday that it lost $2.2 billion in the fourth quarter, with revenue plunging by nearly two-thirds from a year earlier. And the airline lost $8.9 billion for the full year after earning nearly $1.7 billion in 2019. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)FORT WORTH, Texas – American Airlines lost $2.2 billion in the fourth quarter as people stayed put in the pandemic, sending the carrier's revenue plunging by nearly two-thirds from the same period a year ago. The results ended a dismal year in which American Airlines Group Inc. lost $8.9 billion after earning nearly $1.7 billion the year before. Quarterly revenue dropped more than 64%, to $4.03 billion in the fourth quarter, not quite as bad as Wall Street had expected.

American Airlines is grounding emotional-support animals

(AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)DALLAS – American Airlines is banning emotional-support animals in a move that will force most owners to pay extra if they want their pets to travel with them. The airline said Tuesday that it will allow animals in the cabin free of charge only if they are trained service dogs. The U.S. Transportation Department cleared the way for the crackdown against companion animals last month. Jessica Tyler, American’s president of cargo, said the rules will help passengers with service animals and protect employees on planes and in airports. The number of passengers flying with companion animals grew rapidly in recent years, with some saying the animals helped them overcome anxiety and other issues.

Boeing Max returns to US skies with first passenger flight

The American Airlines flight is scheduled to land at New Yorks LaGuardia Airport with about 100 passengers aboard, according to an airline spokeswoman. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)American Airlines flew a Boeing 737 Max with paying passengers from Miami to New York on Tuesday, the plane’s first commercial flight in U.S. skies since it was grounded after two deadly crashes. American flight 718 carried 87 passengers on the 172-seat plane, and the return flight from LaGuardia Airport to Miami International Airport held 151 passengers, according to an airline spokeswoman. Brazil's Gol airlines operated the first passenger flight with a revamped Max on Dec. 9. Some relatives of people who died in the second crash, a Max operated by Ethiopian Airlines, contend that the plane is still unsafe.

Waiting for passengers, American puts Boeing Max in the air

An American Airlines Boeing 737 Max jet plane is prepared for to fly from Dallas Fort Worth airport in Grapevine, Texas, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. American Airlines took its long-grounded Boeing 737 Max jets out of storage, updating key flight-control software, and flying the planes in preparation for the first flights with paying passengers later this month. “I'm really disgusted by the whole thing and the fact that American Airlines would pay for that. It's not responsible for them to put you on this flight.”Chicago-based Boeing said Wednesday it has flown more than 1,400 test flights on updated Max planes. Regulators in Europe and Brazil have cleared a path for their airlines to resume Max flights in a few weeks.

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