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The Justice Department and six states are suing American and JetBlue in federal court over their regional partnership in the Northeast, which government lawyers call a de facto merger. Isom defended the arrangement, which has been in effect for well over a year, as JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes did last week during a trial in federal court in Boston. Hayes, however, once had misgivings about the deal — called the Northeast alliance, or NEA — because of American’s size advantage over JetBlue. Despite Hayes' concerns, American and JetBlue announced their deal six months after Laurence’s text message. American and JetBlue say the government has no evidence that the deal is hurting consumers.

In a story published October 3, 2022, The Associated Press reported that a JetBlue executive testified to writing a text saying that a partnership with American Airlines “is dead.”.

Airlines aren't pulling back on U.S.-Europe capacity the way they did in 2019, before the Covid pandemic.

Senior executives of JetBlue Airways and Southwest Airlines argued in court Wednesday over JetBlue's controversial partnership with American Airlines that the Biden administration is seeking the thwart. JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes told a federal court in Boston the partnership will help his airline grow, accommodate customers whose flights gets canceled, and attract more corporate travelers. But Southwest’s Andrew Watterson said he was disappointed that the partnership will give American access to valuable JetBlue slots that American once controlled but was forced to surrender to win regulatory approval of a 2013 merger and a separate transaction. “We thought that was outrageous,” said Watterson, who will become chief operating officer at Southwest later this week. Other carriers want to expand in New York too, but federal officials limit takeoff and landing rights, or “slots,” because of congestion.

Robert Alexander/GettyAn American Airlines jetliner traveling cross-country on Tuesday was forced to land in Texas when a woman stood up and told everyone on the plane they were all about to die and must “repent,” according to a passenger who witnessed the frightening episode.Flight 1295 left Miami for Los Angeles early Tuesday morning, but the Airbus A321neo diverted to El Paso “after a disturbance in the cabin involving an unruly customer,” AA spokesman Derek Walls said in an email, declining

Government lawyers used airline executives' own words in trying Tuesday to persuade a federal judge to kill a partnership between American Airlines and JetBlue Airways. The government argued that the deal is, in effect, a merger that will cost consumers $700 million a year in higher fares. It said JetBlue's pending purchase of Spirit Airlines will make matters even worse for travelers. JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes was the first witness in the trial in federal district court in Boston over the federal government’s antitrust lawsuit against American and JetBlue. “And it stands potentially to get worse with JetBlue's announced acquisition of Spirit Airlines,” Jones said.

A trial is underway in the federal government's lawsuit aiming to kill a partnership between American Airlines and JetBlue Airways in the Northeast.

American and JetBlue argue the Northeast Alliance allows them to better compete against other airlines serving New York and Boston.

DALLAS — (AP) — The government's antitrust lawsuit against American Airlines and JetBlue begins Tuesday and the outcome could determine how closely the Biden administration examines other airline deals, including JetBlue's pending attempt to buy Spirit Airlines. The Justice Department and six states are suing American and JetBlue to break up their partnership in the Northeast, namely New York and Boston. Under the alliance, American and JetBlue sell seats on each other's flights and share the revenue. The Justice Department seems to be expressing buyer's remorse about many previous airline mergers that went largely unchallenged. Consumer advocates say those mergers have led to higher prices and lower service, particularly from the four biggest airlines: American, Delta, United and Southwest.

Alexander Tung Cuu Le was arrested and later charged following the incident on a flight from Mexico to Los Angeles on Wednesday.

He was subdued by passengers and crew when he fled to the back of the aircraft after the confrontation, according to the U.S. attorney's office in Los Angeles.

An American Airlines flight erupted into chaos after a passenger attacked a flight attendant.

Alexander Tung Cuu Le has been charged with one count of interference with flight crew members and attendants during a flight to Los Angeles.

An unruly passenger was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday after he assaulted a flight attendant during a flight from Los Cabos International Airport in San José del Cabo, Mexico, according to KCBS.

The man was taken into custody after the plane landed. Witnesses said fellow passengers helped restrain him.

The man was taken into custody after the American Airlines plane landed. Witnesses said fellow passengers helped restrain him.

Since the incident occurred in the air, the FBI took over the investigation, arresting the man who was restrained by other passengers until the flight landed.

The new suites, which will feature lie-flat seats and a sliding door for privacy, will debut in 2024 and will mark the end of American's Flagship First class.

American told customers that information in the compromised email accounts could have included their date of birth, driver's license and passport numbers and medical information.

The passenger said she'd deliberately only packed hand luggage to avoid her bag being lost on her flight from North Carolina to Toronto.

"There is a line between boorish behavior on an airplane and criminal activity, and the defendant clearly crossed it," US Attorney Gary Restaino said.

'Rolls' proposed engine design and legacy business model is not the best option,' the supersonic jet maker said in a statement.

The unidentified man repeatedly swore at other passengers on the plane before telling them he was a chemical engineer with GlaxoSmithKline.

More than 12.6 million passengers are expected to pass through the nation's airports between Thursday and Monday, but fewer could fly through the end of the year as travel chaos eases.

The Department of Transportation has launched a customer service dashboard to help vacationers ahead of the travel-heavy Labor Day weekend.

The agreement with Air Wisconsin will mean the end of a similar agreement between the regional carrier and Chicago-based United Airlines.

The airline hosted the Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars tour last week to celebrate the anniversary of Coleman earning her international pilot's license in 1921.

After booking a flight from Seattle to Vermont, the passenger was surprised to receive an email asking to prepare for his "upcoming trip to Canada."

American Airlines honored the legacy of the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license with an all-Black, female crew.

It's been nearly 20 years since the Concorde flew for the last time. Will high-speed air travel take off this time?

American Airlines has agreed to buy 20 Boom Supersonic Overture passenger jets, which are expected to carry passengers at twice the speeds of conventional airplanes.

Ashleigh Yarnik received flight credit that was a tiny fraction of her $1,665 ticket she says American Airlines promised to refund.

Supersonic American Airlines This undated image provided by Boom Supersonic shows Boom Supersonic Overture Aircraft. American Airlines says it has agreed to buy up to 20 supersonic jets that are still on the drawing board and years away from flying. American announced the deal Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022 with Boom Supersonic. (Boom Supersonic via AP) (Uncredited)DALLAS — (AP) — American Airlines has agreed to buy up to 20 supersonic jets and put down a non-refundable deposit on the planes that are still on the drawing board and years away from flying. Neither American nor the manufacturer Boom Supersonic would provide financial details Tuesday, including the size of American's deposit.

American Airlines says it has agreed to buy up to 20 supersonic jets that are still on the drawing board and years away from flying.

American Airlines has agreed to buy up to 20 supersonic jets and put down a non-refundable deposit on the planes that are still on the drawing board and years away from flying. Neither American nor the manufacturer Boom Supersonic would provide financial details Tuesday, including the size of American's deposit. American becomes the second U.S. customer for Boom after a similar announcement last year from United Airlines for 15 of the planes, called the Overture.

After their connecting flight was canceled, Beth Gill's family had to sleep on window ledges in Charlotte Airport using their backpacks as pillows.

The couple and their 13-year-old daughter were traveling from Orlando to Richmond via Charlotte and were not grouped together on a connecting flight.

American Airlines and United Airlines are among the carriers discouraging employees from using their travel perks to fly to Europe this summer.

Michelle Branch Singer-songwriter Michelle Branch attends the Universal Music Group 2016 Grammy After Party presented by American Airlines and Citi at The Theatre at Ace Hotel Downtown LA on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Universal Music Group, File)Police arrested singer Michelle Branch on Thursday following an altercation with her estranged husband, The Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney, according to multiple reports. Branch admitted to slapping Carney in the face “one to two times,” according to the entertainment news site. Court records show that Branch was charged with a misdemeanor count of domestic assault. Branch is also mother to a 17-year-old girl, Owen Isabelle, from her previous marriage to bass player Teddy Landau, the Los Angeles Times reported.

Airlines blame a shortage of pilots for widespread cancellations and reduced service. Would allowing pilots to keep flying past age 65 and reducing the 1,500-hour flight training requirement help?

Business travel has rebounded but challenges include economic weakness and labor shortages.

The Willow Springs father is upset about the experience, just the latest airline incident in what has become a summer of discontent for passengers.

Federal safety officials have confirmed they will let Boeing resume deliveries of the 787 Dreamliner jet.

A resumption of Dreamliner deliveries could help Boeing generate much-needed cash.

Insider Q A-American Airlines CFO FILE - American Airlines aircraft wait at gates at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, on June 7, 2021. He's the chief financial officer of American Airlines, and that means it's his job to fix a balance sheet that has been battered by borrowing money so American could survive the pandemic. Kerr is the chief financial officer of American Airlines, and his task is to fix a balance sheet that has been battered by borrowing needed to survive the pandemic. Leisure is really, really strong. It doesn’t concern me, but it’s really driven by the balance sheet and the differences between the airlines.

Derek Kerr might have the hardest job in the airline business.

Sarah Ripmaster had to spend hours on the phone with American Airlines to get her sons on the same rebooked flight or face leaving them behind.

"Hundreds" of passengers were left queuing for hours trying to reclaim their luggage at Ronald Reagan airport in Washington DC after a cancelation.

Tens of thousands of flyers had their travel plans upended Friday after airlines canceled more than 1,100 flights for a second straight day because of thunderstorms hitting the East Coast. American Airlines scrubbed more than 200 flights, or 6% of its schedule. The FAA said storms also could cause delays at major airports from Florida to Boston. About 1,200 U.S. flights were canceled Thursday – 4.6% of all scheduled flights, and the highest number since July 25, according to FlightAware. The airlines did better in July, however, canceling about 14,000 flights, or 1.8%.

Thunderstorms on the East Coast are causing travel headaches for tens of thousands of airline passengers.

Extreme Meteorologist Reed Timmer captured this video of flooding along the Museum Fire burn scar as monsoon storms struck the Southwest with heavy rain on July 27.

American Airlines passengers were held on a plane with no air conditioning, food, or drink for six hours on Sunday afternoon, according to a report.

Federal investigators say a mistake by the captain of an American Airlines flight caused the plane’s wing to clip the ground during takeoff from John F. Kennedy International Airport in 2019. The National National Transportation Safety Board said the captain applied too much rudder power to offset a crosswind, causing the plane to veer to the left and nearly leave the runway.

The National Transportation Safety Board released its report Monday on the 2019 American Airlines flight to Los Angeles.

Association of Professional Flight Attendants tells its members not to head to the airport without their late colleagues to help reduce disruption.

Airlines are rethinking their growth plans as they face mounting flight disruptions.

American Airlines-Pilots FILE -American Airlines passenger jets prepare for departure, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, near a terminal at Boston Logan International Airport, in Boston. The CEO of American Airlines said Thursday, June 30, 2022 that his airline has offered to raise pilot wages by nearly 17% through the end of 2024. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File) (Steven Senne)DALLAS — (AP) — American Airlines earned $476 million in the second quarter on record revenue from summer travelers and said it expects to remain profitable in the third quarter. In the second quarter, American's adjusted profit was 76 cents per share, a penny below the forecast of analysts surveyed by FactSet. Revenue was $13.42 billion, up 12% from the same period in 2019 despite nearly 9% less flying.

American Airlines is reporting a $476 million profit for the second quarter as summer travelers pack planes.

Authorities say an American Airlines flight headed with 56 people for Nashville, Tennessee, from Florida had to be diverted to Alabama after hitting severe turbulence.

American and rivals reported a surge in costs, which have weighed on their bottom line.

The U.S. government is giving American Airlines permission to resume flights to five cities in Cuba outside the capital of Havana.

The number of U.S. flights being canceled is slowing down, but plenty of travelers are facing long delays as they try to get home from trips over the July Fourth holiday weekend.

Airlines facing a pilot shortage are boosting pay.

If you're flying this holiday weekend, be prepared for crowded airports, full planes, and higher-than-normal chances that your flight will be delayed or even canceled.

An American Airlines flight from North Carolina to Florida was halted after a potential odor was reported, according to the airline.

An Arizona man is coming out in a lawsuit against American Airlines after he said he was wrongly jailed for more than two weeks, according to CBS News.

The Biden administration is siding against the airline industry in a case that involves whether California-based flight crews should get the rest breaks that are required under state law.

Remember all those thousands of passengers that airlines banned for not wearing face masks.

U.S. airlines say they have hit a turning point: After a lousy first quarter, they expect to be profitable as Americans return to travel in the biggest numbers since the start of the pandemic.

American Airlines says the first quarter was difficult, with another large loss, but it expects to turn a profit in the second quarter as more people return to travel.

In the letter, the heads of Jet Blue, Southwest, Delta, American Airlines and others said the requirement is “no longer aligned with the realities of the current epidemiological environment.”

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday night in his State of the Union address that the U.S. is banning Russian flights from its airspace in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine.

American Airlines is cutting back again on summer flights because Boeing can't deliver planes that the airline ordered.

An emergency injunction hearing is scheduled for Wednesday in a Massachusetts federal court to address a lawsuit filed by a Sanford man alleging the federal mask mandate discriminates against him and his son.

A plane flying from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., was diverted to Kansas City after an unruly passenger reportedly tried to open a door on the aircraft.

Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines are proposing to combine in a $2.9 billion deal.

An American Airlines flight to London has turned around and returned to Miami after a woman on the plane refused to wear a face mask.

American Airlines is reporting a $931 million loss for the fourth quarter and warning that omicron will further delay its recovery.

Airlines canceled hundreds more flights Saturday because of staffing issues tied to COVID-19, disrupting holiday celebrations during one of the busiest travel times of the year.

Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights as the omicron variant jumbled schedules and drew down staffing levels at some carriers during the busy holiday travel season.

American Airlines is dropping some international flights from its plans for next summer because Boeing has failed to deliver planes that the airline ordered.

American Airlines CEO Doug Parker will retire next March and be replaced by the airline's current president, Robert Isom.

Authorities have taken into custody a 26-year-old man who apparently stowed away in the landing gear compartment of an American Airlines fight that arrived at Miami International Airport.

American Airlines and JetBlue are asking a federal judge to throw out the government's effort to block a deal between the two airlines that has them working together on service in the Northeast.

Florida’s government websites, which experienced a hardware failure at the State Data Center, were back online Tuesday.

By Monday afternoon, Orlando International Airport was only dealing with 18 American Airlines cancellations.

American Airlines is still trying to dig out from under a blizzard of canceled flights over the last few days.

More nice weather rolls on in Central Florida.

Passengers at Orlando International Airport had to deal with flight cancelations from American Airlines over the weekend, something that is happening nationwide.

American Airlines has canceled more than 1,500 flights since Friday as the airline deals with weather issues and staffing shortages,

Federal regulators say flight attendants should get more rest between shifts.

American and Southwest Airlines are reporting that they made profits in the third quarter, thanks to large amounts of government pandemic relief.

American Airlines earned $169 million in the third quarter, but the delta variant of COVID-19 slowed down its recovery from the pandemic.

A former Boeing employee has pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud in connection with development of the 737 Max before two of the planes crashed.

Southwest Airlines canceled hundreds of flights over the weekend, blaming the woes on air traffic control issues and weather.

Southwest Airlines canceled hundreds of flights over the weekend, blaming the woes on air traffic control issues and weather.

Police say a passenger on an American Airlines flight that landed at Miami International Airport opened an emergency door and walked on the wing as the plane reached the terminal.

The Justice Department is suing to stop American Airlines and JetBlue from coordinating their flights in the Northeast.

The number incidents involving unruly airline passengers is growing, and so are the fines imposed by federal safety officials.

Travelers are returning to flying, and it's showing up in higher revenue for the airlines.