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United hit by delays as glitches beset system merger

NEW YORK/CHICAGO (Reuters) - United Airlines battled service problems including flight delays, faulty kiosks and jammed phone lines this weekend as it worked through technical glitches during its combination of the United and Continental Airlines reservation systems.
 

United battles glitches in Continental system merger

NEW YORK (Reuters) - United Airlines battled service delays this weekend as it worked through technology glitches during its combination of the United and Continental Airlines reservation systems.
 

Exclusive: American Airlines creditors want to talk merger

NEW YORK/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Some American Airlines unsecured creditors increasingly feel the bankrupt airline should explore a deal with US Airways Group or another carrier, after hearing parent company AMR Corp's plan to remain independent, people familiar with the situation said.
 

Potential suitors circle American Airlines: sources

(Reuters) - US Airways Group <LCC.N> and private equity firm TPG Capital <TPG.UL> are among several parties interested in potential bids for AMR Corp <AAMRQ.PK>, the bankrupt parent of American Airlines, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
 

Costs key for AMR; fleet, routes need work: experts

(Reuters) - Bankruptcy will help American Airlines slash costs, but Chapter 11 is not a silver bullet for operational problems that dropped American from its top position among U.S. carriers to No. 3 in the last few years, experts say.
 

American Airlines files for bankruptcy

(Reuters) - American Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday to cut labor costs in the face of high fuel prices and dampened travel demand, capping a prolonged descent for what was once the largest U.S. carrier.
 

American Airlines files for bankruptcy

(Reuters) - American Airlines, the third-largest U.S. carrier, and its parent AMR Corp filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday to cut labor costs in the face of high fuel prices and dampened travel demand.
 

American Airlines files for bankruptcy

(Reuters) - American Airlines, the third-largest U.S. carrier, and its parent AMR Corp filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday to cut labor costs in the face of high fuel prices and dampened travel demand.
 

Good news, bad news for McCarran from several airlines

As seasons change, so do airline schedules, and in recent years, Las Vegas has received bad news when summer vacation time ended.
 

US Airways pilots deny illegal work slowdown

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A union representing US Airways Group Inc pilots on Sunday rejected the carrier's accusations that it was encouraging an illegal work slowdown, resulting in more flight and baggage delays and increased cancellations.
 

US Airways files suit against pilot union

NEW YORK (Reuters) - US Airways Group filed a lawsuit on Friday against the labor union representing its pilots that asks a federal court to prevent the group from participating in activities the airline claims are affecting its operations.
 

Recent US Airline Combinations

Recent US Airline Combinations. Southwest Airlines has agreed to acquire smaller discount carrier AirTran Holdings Inc. The announcement comes just days before United Airlines and Continental will close a deal to become the world's largest airline.
 

Southwest eyes AirTran to attack East Coast markets

WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines Co, the largest U.S. low-cost airline, struck a deal to buy smaller rival AirTran Holdings Inc for about $1 billion, aiming to challenge bigger carriers in the East Coast market.
 

Southwest eyes AirTran to attack East Coast markets

WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines Co, the largest U.S. low-cost airline, struck a deal to buy smaller rival AirTran Holdings Inc for about $1 billion, aiming to challenge bigger carriers in the East Coast market.
 

Spirit Airlines plans IPO

Spirit Airlines, home of the carry-on baggage fee, plans $300 million IPO. Spirit Airlines aims to raise $300 million with an initial public offering. For travelers on the low-fare, high-fee airline, that's enough to pay its $45 carry-on bag charge, 6.7 million times over.
 

UAL, Continental shareholders approve airline deal

Shareholders at United parent UAL, Continental approve deal to create world's biggest airline. The biggest airline in the world will have the United name, Continental's globe logo and potentially far-reaching effects on air travel.
 

UAL, Continental shareholders approve airline deal

Shareholders at United parent UAL, Continental approve deal to create world's biggest airline. Shareholders of United and Continental airlines voted Friday to approve a combination of their companies that would create the world's biggest airline and could have far-reaching effects on where they fly and how much they charge passengers.
 

United, Continental shareholders vote on deal

United, Continental shareholders voting on deal to create world's biggest airline. Shareholders of United's parent company and Continental Airlines are voting on a deal that would create the world's biggest airline.
 

Carrier asks federal judge to settle pilot dispute

US Airways asks judge to resolve pilots' seniority dispute to speed up joint contract talks. US Airways has asked a federal judge to resolve a seniority dispute involving its pilots.
 

Las Vegan sues to halt merger of airlines

Robert D. Conway of Las Vegas seems fed up with big airline mergers resulting in higher fares, reductions in service and more inconvenience for travelers.