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Is the all-you-can-eat model ever a good idea?

Interview with
David Lazarus
May 9, 2012 Unlimited data plans, unlimited airline miles, all-you-can eat buffets -- looking at the logic (or lack of) behind companies that launch all-you-can-eat plans.

Do airline mergers deliver on their promises?

by
Stacey Vanek Smith
Apr 26, 2012 It's rumored that US Airways may soon merge with the bankrupt parent company of American Airlines. Mergers usually bring promises of frequent flier guarantees and hub airport assurances, but do they actually happen?

American Airlines bankruptcy could void union contracts

by
Bill Zeeble
Mar 26, 2012 The parent company of American Airlines wants more concessions from unions, or it'll push to cancel existing labor contracts.

American Airlines employees hurt by bankruptcy

by
Mitchell Hartman
Mar 8, 2012 American Airlines floated the idea of eliminating pension programs for workers to help its financial situation. But now the airline is backing away from that idea.

Latest bankruptcy news: American Airlines, Kodak

by
Kai Ryssdal
Feb 1, 2012 The two struggling companies reveal more cuts.

Delta and American Airlines could merge

by
Bob Moon
Jan 13, 2012 A possible merger of Delta and American could bring higher ticket prices, a tough fight for competitors and more convenience for business travelers.

Flight attendants want Baldwin apology

by
Kai Ryssdal
Jan 11, 2012 The Association of Professional Flight Attendants says it wants Alec Baldwin's show, "30 Rock," banned from in-flight entertainment unless he issues an apology.

American Airlines could hand off pensions

Interview by
Steve Chiotakis
Dec 12, 2011 It looks like the bankrupt airline could hand over employee pensions to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. The PBGC's Josh Gotbaum talks about what would happen.

PODCAST: Cameron in the doghouse, a dent in the debt

by
Mary Dooe
Dec 12, 2011 Questions are being raised as to the economic future of England and the rest of Europe following Friday's summit. Demand for larger pickups is up, and Ford is discontinuing its Ranger line of smaller trucks. More and more young people are taking on full-time jobs as yoga instructors.