American Airlines flights grounded because of computer glitch

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines grounded flights across the country Tuesday because of an outage of its main reservations system. Thousands of passengers were stranded at airports and on airplanes.

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Tucson likely to keep current flights after US Airways-American merger

Though uncertainties remain, the planned merger of American Airlines and Tempe-based US Airways isn't expected to immediately affect air service at Tucson International Airport.

US Air-American merger deal reached; court's OK needed

DALLAS - American Airlines and Tempe-based US Airways will merge and create the world's biggest airline. The boards of both companies approved the merger late Wednesday, according to four people close to the situation.

Loose plane seats blamed on badly installed clamps

DALLAS - American Airlines says improperly installed clamps caused seats to pop loose on some of its planes, and it expanded an inspection to look at 47 jets.

Disabled Calif. boy not allowed to board airplane

FRESNO, Calif. — A California family not allowed to board a cross-country flight said Tuesday that they believe they were discriminated against because their son has Down syndrome.

Arizona mayors concerned about potential takeover of US Airways

Merger talks between Tempe-based US Airways and Fort Worth-based American Airlines have given Valley officials hope for an increase in flights and jobs in the Phoenix area, but they also have raised fears the Valley will lose the local company's headquarters.

American Airlines to review merger bids with US Air, others

American Airlines parent AMR Corp. (AAMRQ) began a process to review merger offers yesterday by sending potential suitor US Airways Group Inc. an agreement to allow an exchange of confidential financial information.

American Airlines to close Tucson call center

American Airlines will close its regional reservations center in Tucson as part of a bankruptcy restructuring plan announced today, shedding about 700 local workers.

Tucson International Airport sees rise in passengers

Passenger volume at Tucson International Airport for this year’s first quarter posted a 3 percent gain in comparison to last year.

Flight attendant’s crash rant, altercation delays flight

DALLAS — Two crew members on an American Airlines plane were injured Friday after an altercation that passengers say started when a flight attendant ranted about the plane crashing.