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Southwest will limit hiring and drop 4 airports after loss. American Airlines posts 1Q loss as well
DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines will limit hiring and stop flying to four airports as it copes with weak financial results and delays in getting new planes from Boeing. Both Southwest and American Airlines reported first-quarter losses Thursday. Demand for travel remains strong,...
David Harris, the first Black pilot hired by a major U.S. airline, has died at 89
DALLAS (AP) — David E. Harris, who flew bombers for the U.S. military and broke barriers in 1964 when he became the first Black pilot hired at a major U.S. airline, has died. He was 89. Harris' family said he died March 8 in Marietta, Georgia. No cause was given. ...
American Airlines to buy 260 new planes from Boeing, Airbus and Embraer to meet growing demand
DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines announced a massive order for new planes on Monday, splitting 260 new aircraft between Boeing, Airbus and Embraer in a move designed to meet growing travel demand and increase the airline's supply of premium seats. American said it placed options for...
