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

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?

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Airlines facing a pilot shortage are boosting pay.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Flight cancellations are skyrocketing at American Airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The long pandemic nightmare for airlines seems to be easing.

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.

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 is reporting a pickup in orders for commercial airplanes.

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

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

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.

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.

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%.

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.

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.

(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.

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.

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.