North Texas airline workers continue to wait for additional coronavirus relief bill
It’s been a lot of back and forth in D.C. this week over the multi-billion dollar aid package, a package airline worker unions say they desperately need right now.
Thousands of North Texans lose paychecks as American Airlines begins furloughs
October 1 was the day the aviation industry has dreaded for months. CARES Act money prevented airlines from furloughing workers, but now 32,000 employees at American Airlines and United Airlines will be affected.
19,000 American Airlines workers to be furloughed Thursday as CARES Act funds run out
Financial aid from the CARES Act for the airline industry runs out at midnight Wednesday, and furloughs could be on the way.
American, Southwest airlines doing everything they can to get people traveling on planes
Airlines are pushing out throwback promotions in an attempt to get more people on planes.
‘Get off the plane’: Passengers scold woman refusing to wear mask on flight
A spokesperson with American Airlines confirmed the incident, saying that the customer traveling on American Airlines flight 1024 “refused to comply with our face covering requirement while on board.”
Struggling American Airlines prepares to furlough 19,000 workers
American Airlines is preparing to furlough tens of thousands of workers if Congress does not approve another loan package.
American Airlines allows employees to wear Black Lives Matter pins on uniforms
American Airlines says employees can wear pins supporting Black Lives Matter. The airline is calling it a matter of equality, not politics.
Airlines continue to cut flights, furlough workers, which could impact holiday travel
Travelers will see fewer flight options next month as airlines cut flights and furlough workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
American Airlines eliminates $200 change fees
Fort Worth-based American Airlines and Delta Airlines are following United's lead by eliminating most change fees.
American Airlines to drop flights to 15 cities in the fall
Fort Worth-based American Airlines will drop flights to 15 smaller U.S. cities in October when a federal requirement to serve those communities ends.
American Airlines extends its policy on waiving change fees through the end of the year
The policy applies to tickets that are purchased by Sept. 30, 2020.
American Airlines trying to limit furloughs
American Airlines has a deal with its pilots’ union to limit job losses.
American, Southwest Airlines working to cut costs as they report losses due to COVID-19 pandemic
Airline demand will likely slip again this fall as states tighten up re-opening phases.
American Airlines sending 25,000 WARN letters to employees regarding potential layoffs and furloughs
“We hate taking this step, as we know the impact is has on our hardworking team members,” said Doug Parker and Robert Isom in a statement.
Fauci, CDC chief raise concerns about full airline flights
The government’s top experts in infectious diseases on Tuesday criticized American Airlines' decision to pack flights full while the coronavirus outbreak continues to grow across much of the United States.
American Airlines to begin booking flights to full capacity
American Airlines will start booking flights to full capacity this week, ending any effort to promote social distancing on its planes while the United States sets records for new reported cases of the coronavirus.
More airlines starting to require passengers to wear masks
With more people feeling comfortable enough to fly again, many airlines are making masks a requirement for everyone on board.
American Airlines to cut management and support staff jobs
One of the largest employers in North Texas is reducing its workforce from the top down.
‘I’ve never felt so unsafe’: American Airlines passenger shares video of 'overcrowded' plane
A recent video on Twitter depicting a packed American Airlines flight might lead some to believe it was filmed before the coronavirus pandemic. But the video was taken on a May 17 flight by a passenger who said she “never felt so unsafe,” in her life.
American, Southwest Airlines among hardest hit by losses caused by COVID-19 pandemic
Airlines were big beneficiaries of the stimulus bill signed by the Senate.