Many more job cuts, likely totaling more than 6,000, are likely at American Airlines as the nation's biggest airline hunkers down and tries to survive record high fuel costs. ...more

July 4, 2008

American Airlines says it could cut 900 flight attendant jobs as it reduces flights to cope with record high fuel costs. ...more

July 3, 2008

American Airlines will cut back flying later this year at many airports, including hubs in Dallas and Chicago, as it attempts to cope with record high fuel prices. ...more

June 26, 2008

Ben Dike had just paid $160 to check two suitcases that exceeded Delta Air Lines' 50-pound weight limit, so the idea of luggage fees didn't sit well with the Tampa businessman. ...more

June 16, 2008

TAMPA - Ben Dike had just paid $160 to check two suitcases that exceeded Delta Airlines' 50-pound weight limit, so the idea of luggage fees didn't sit well with the Tampa businessman. ...more

June 15, 2008

CHICAGO - Baggage fees are fast becoming an unavoidable part of U.S. flying - three of the largest carriers now charge $15 for a first checked bag. No. 2 United Airlines and No. 7 US Airways announced their new fees on Thursday, three weeks after No. 1 American Airlines set the precedent for the charge. ...more

June 13, 2008

The surge in oil prices is translating into even higher costs for air travelers as well as drivers. ...more

June 10, 2008

"Dear American Airlines," by Jonathan Miles (Houghton Mifflin, $22) ...more

June 8, 2008

Continental Airlines said Thursday it will cut 3,000 jobs and 16 percent of its domestic mainline departures by December, joining the growing list of major airlines to trim staff and aircraft to contend with high fuel costs. ...more

June 6, 2008

Continental joins the list of airlines to announce fleet, capacity and staffing reductions to deal with high fuel costs. ...more

June 5, 2008