US Airways News Stories

AMR Pilots See Savings From US Air Merger

May 15, 2012

The lead negotiator for AMR pilots said a merger between AMR and competitor US Airways could save USD$130 million a year in cuts to bankrupt airline's pilots' union.
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US Flight Diverted, Unruly Passenger Restrained

May 10, 2012

A flight from Portland, Maine, to Philadelphia was diverted to Boston's Logan Airport on Thursday after a male passenger allegedly behaved erratically, authorities said.
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US Airways April Unit Revenue Up 9 Percent

May 3, 2012

US Airways said on Thursday that its unit revenue had increased about 9 percent in April from a year earlier amid higher passenger traffic.
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US Air Says AMR Merger To Yield USD$1.2 Bln A Year

April 26, 2012

A merger of bankrupt American Airlines and US Airways would generate at least USD$1.2 billion a year in new value beyond the benefit that could be passed to employees of the combined carrier, the president of US Airways said on Wednesday.
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US Airways Posts Net Profit, Loss Ex-Items

April 25, 2012

US Airways on Wednesday reported a first-quarter loss, excluding items, as fuel costs rose, but said passenger demand was strong as the summer travel season approaches.
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AMR Unions Take A Chance On US Air Merger

April 20, 2012

Unions at bankrupt American Airlines said on Friday they support a potential merger with rival US Airways in a deal they say would save more jobs than a plan by parent AMR to remain as a stand-alone carrier.
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US Air Sees USD$1.5 Bln Synergies In AMR Merger

April 3, 2012

US Airways sees USD$1.5 billion in synergies from a potential merger with AMR, the bankrupt parent of American Airlines, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.
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US Airline Performance Improving - Report

April 2, 2012

US airlines are doing a better job in overall performance, improving on-time arrivals and handling of lost bags, while drawing fewer customer complaints, an annual report based on federal data shows.
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US Airways F/As Reject Tentative Deal

March 31, 2012

Flight attendants at US Airways rejected a tentative agreement offered by management, and union leaders said the members want a better financial offer.
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US Air CEO Says Merger Not Mandatory

March 21, 2012

US Airways, which is exploring a potential merger with bankrupt American Airlines, believes it can continue to thrive as a stand-alone carrier if its larger rival spurns its overtures, the head of the low-cost airline said.
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Southwest Sees Q1 Loss Due To Fuel Costs

March 13, 2012

Southwest Airlines does not expect to report a profit for the current quarter because of high fuel prices, the company's finance chief said on Tuesday.
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