Posts tagged: American Airlines

United-Continental Shareholders Approve Merger Deal

Shareholders of United and Continental airlines voted to approve a merger that would create the world’s biggest airline. The companies say they expect the $3 billion stock swap to close Oct. 1. Regulators in the U.S. and Europe have already given the deal a green light. The vote for the merger topped 98 percent at [...]

Airfares Going Up

It was not our collective imagination. Domestic airfares are indeed going up. Figures released by the government indicate fares for the first three months of the year are up nearly 5 percent from last year, The Associated Press is reporting. Granted, the numbers are only for the beginning of the year, but they do not [...]

Friday September 3rd, 2010 in , , , | 1 Comment »

New Pay Fee, Board Early on American Flights

American Airlines is going to let passengers without top frequent flyer status board flights early, but for a fee. The offering is part of a new “Your Choice” services program announced by the carrier. American says the program is designed to provide services to make the travel experience “more personalized, convenient, cost effective and flexible.” [...]