Adios, Spanair
Spanish regional airline Spanair is apparently ceasing operations effective immediately, shutting down their network of flights with virtually zero notice. The move comes as Qatar...
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American cuts Delhi; others on the chopping block?
As part of their bankruptcy reorganization efforts American Airlines has announced that they are cutting the longest route in their network, the flights between Chicago...
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Can an airline succeed solely in the London – New York City market??
Millions of dollars have been spent to learn the answer to this question. Thus far, all indications are that it is not possible. But that...
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An interesting view on bAAnkruptcy from the NY Times
One of the editorial columns in the New York Times this past Sunday was a piece titled The Unprofitable Skies, a commentary on the recent...
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Unions grab a stronghold in American restructuring
American Airlines has made reduction of costs the cornerstone of its bankruptcy reorganization plans. From the very beginning they’ve made it clear that they expect...
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Spirit launches salvos against American Airlines
Common decency suggests you don’t kick a man while he’s down. That sort of policy doesn’t necessarily apply in business, however, and it definitely doesn’t...
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Some more thoughts on today’s bAAnkruptcy filing
So American Airlines‘ parent company AMR has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. They’re saying "business as usual" (no real surprise there) but what does...
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Here comes bAAnkruptcy for AMR/American Airlines; operations to be unaffected
American Airlines parent AMR has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection today, ending the long waiting game of wondering just when that would happen. In...
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Another month of many retirements for American Airlines pilots
October 1, 2011 saw 129 pilots retire from American Airlines, an increase over the already high 111 retirees from the prior month. The number of...
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Mexicana to cease operations
Mexicana, formerly Mexico’s largest international carrier, has announced that they will cease all operations as of today. The airline filed for bankruptcy protection just over...