Tale of 2 airlines: Big profit at American, Southwest loss

American Airlines gave more proof Thursday of the recovery in air travel, posting a better-than-expected profit for the fourth quarter, while Southwest Airlines lost money because of massive flight cancellations last month.

American Airlines flight skids off runway at Idaho airport

AA Flight 2990 was arriving from Dallas-Forth Worth to Boise, Idaho, when it went off the runway during landing.

North Texas airlines, travelers hope to avoid issues during busy Labor Day weekend

The U.S. Department of Transportation ordered airlines to do better by their customers, but the pilots union at Fort Worth-based American Airlines said the staffing shortage is still a crisis.

All-Black, female crew operates American Airlines flight out of DFW

The American Airlines flight was meant to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first Black woman to earn a pilot's license, Bessie Coleman.

Amid delays, American Airlines earns $476 million on record revenue in 2Q

American Airlines earned $476 million in the second quarter on record revenue from summer travelers and said Thursday that it expects to remain profitable in the third quarter.

Airlines cutting more flights due to understaffing as summer travel months approach

Airlines expect this to be a very busy summer travel season, even though airfares are higher. Travelers should prepare for disruptions, with one of the big reasons being a shortage of pilots.

North Texas-based airlines lift mask mandate following federal court ruling

A federal court ruling voided the Biden administration's travel mask mandate, causing a lot of confusion and tension in the hours over when the mandate actually ends. American, Alaska, Delta, United and Southwest were among the airlines announcing Monday afternoon and evening face masks on board are now optional.

Hundreds of flights canceled at DFW Airport, DART suspends rail service

American and Southwest Airlines moved to cancel flights ahead of the winter storm in North Texas. DART also suspended rail service for the second time in its 40-year history.

Southwest, American Airlines cancel flights because of Texas winter storm

There will be no Southwest Airlines flights into and out of Dallas Love Field today. DFW Airport also shut down because of ice on the runway.