Michael Useem on the four key questions on leadership Nov 26, 2008
The answer to that one from experience and from research as well is that leadership of organizations, whether it be Oracle or City Group, HSBC, American Airlines, or you name the company, is most critical when the World that that company or an organization is facing is uncertain and a change. When life is predictable, the market is relatively certain in the way that it is going to unfold in the next twelve to eighteen months, the empirical research and I think the evidence from our own personal... (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Lil Wayne Announces Dates For I Am Music Tour Nov 26, 2008
T-Pain, Gym Class Heroes, Keyshia Cole, Keri Hilson joining him on the road (VHI.com -- Music News)
Ethnic Profiling Faulted in 'Arrest' of Passengers at JFK Airport Nov 25, 2008
Tarik Farag and Amro Elmasry initiated the action after armed police officers met them as they de-boarded American Airlines Flight 236 from San Diego to JFK on Aug. 22, 2004, and brought them to a police station, where they were questioned regarding suspected "surveillance activity" onboard the plane. The two men later filed the present suit, alleging, among other things, violations under the Federal Torts Claim Act. (Law.com)
Recession Kills Travel Plans, Spoils US Thanksgiving Reunions Nov 25, 2008
Some carriers, including s American Airlines and , say delays and lost bags may decrease because of fewer flights and less checked luggage. Those airlines reported improved on-time performances in recent months. (Bloomberg)
Continental, Southwest fly high in survey Nov 25, 2008
The nation s other largest carriers are American Airlines Inc. (NYSE:AMR), United Air Lines (NASDAQ:UAUA), (NYSE:LCC), and the just-merged (NYSE:DAL) and Northwest Airlines, all of which operate at along with Continental. JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ:JBLU), which left Port Columbus this year, took top honors for customer satisfaction in economy class, beating second-ranked Southwest and third-ranked Continental. (Columbus Business First, OH)
UNI wrestling club coach upsets 2008 Olympian Steve Mocco (46) Nov 25, 2008
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Budgets shrink, and holiday fares follow suit Nov 25, 2008
Last week, American Airlines was offering nonstop flights between Washington and Miami for $212 round trip, and flights between Detroit and Chicago for as little as $119 round trip during Christmas week. As of Monday, Expedia. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Holiday Travel Is Bargain Spot for the Willing Nov 25, 2008
Last week, American Airlines was offering nonstop flights between Washington and Miami for $212 round trip, down from about $310 on average, and flights between Detroit and Chicago for as little as $119 round trip, down from about $185, during Christmas week ... American Airlines is offering round-trip business-class fares over Christmas and New Year s from New York to London a route where walk-up fares can be close to $10,000 for as low as $1,784, not including taxes and fees. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Laser Flashed At Cockpit Of Airliner Leaves Pilot With Eye Injury Nov 25, 2008
(November 24, 2008)An American Airlines pilot was taken to an Austin hospital Saturday evening after someone flashed what was described as an intense green laser at the cockpit of a plane that was on approach for a landing at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, according to an incident log posted on the Federal Aviation Administration Web Site. It happened when the McDonnell Douglas MD-82 was about 10 minutes out from the airport on a flight from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. (KWTX.com, TX)
Fewer to drive, fly for holiday Nov 25, 2008
United and American Airlines also unveiled sales for travel in December and into the new year. Air travel through Fresno's airport is expected to follow national trends, Calderon said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Virgin America Launches Wi-Fi In-flight Nov 25, 2008
95 on three American Airlines flights, which run between New York and San Francisco, Miami, and Los Angeles. Air Canada and Delta are also scheduled to offer Gogo to passengers soon. (Datamation)
The War: Plot Thins In The War On Terror Nov 25, 2008
The plot targeted seven flights from Heathrow Airport in London to New York, Washington, Chicago, San Francisco, Toronto and Montreal operated by United Airlines, Air Canada and American Airlines. The plan was for different passengers to carry peroxide-based liquid explosive in drinks and other containers and detonators disguised as electronic devices and combine them on board. (Investors Business Daily)
Voices.com Redesigns, Now Serves 100,000+ People Nov 25, 2008
com include NBC, ESPN, PBS, The History Channel, Reader's Digest, Comcast, Nortel Networks, Bell Canada, Microsoft, Cisco Systems, ING, Western Union, Ford, GM, Jaguar, Firestone Tires, American Airlines, the US Army, the US Government and thousands more. All trademarks acknowledged. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
N.Y. airport scales mostly accurate Nov 24, 2008
The department cited American Airlines, which operated the faulty scales ... American Airlines said it spends tens of thousands of dollars each year having its scales checked for accuracy at all airports including JFK. It said that, typically, inaccurate scales favor the customer. (Boston Globe)
In-flight Net access takes off on Virgin America Nov 24, 2008
Passenger Emmaline Allwood learns about Aircell's in-flight broadband service Gogo from Jared Karns in JFK Airport's American Airlines terminal ... The San Francisco-based carrier has scheduled the service for one Airbus A320 aircraft, joining American Airlines as the only carriers in the world to offer full Internet access ... In June, Chicago-based Aircell began offering its Gogo Internet service on 15 of American Airlines' Boeing 767 aircraft. (USA Today)
NYC inspectors check scales at New York's airports Nov 24, 2008
The DCA issued a written violation to American Airlines, which operated the faulty scales ... American Airlines says it spends tens of thousands of dollars each year having its scales checked for accuracy at all airports including JFK. Spokeswoman Mary Frances Fagan says that usually "inaccurate scales will reflect positively in the customer's favor." ... American Airlines charges $15 for the first bag and $25 for second if the luggage weighs under 50 pounds. (Yahoo News)
William Tucker, at 84; D-Day hero chaired commerce agency Nov 23, 2008
He later served vice president of the Penn Central Railroad and was a special consultant to the board of directors of American Airlines. Mr. Tucker was appointed by President Carter to head the National Transportation Policy Commission in 1977 and later served as a US trustee for the Department of Justice. (Boston Globe)
UPDATE 1-Runways debut in 3 US cities; O'Hare plans in doubt Nov 23, 2008
But the runways' completion coincides with plans by major airlines such as UAL Corp's (UAUA.O: , , , ) United Airlines and AMR Corp's (AMR.N: , , , ) American Airlines to cut capacity to deal with sagging economic conditions. Some airlines are also balking at the price tag for ongoing expansion at O'Hare. (Reuters)
Affordable Places To Escape The Cold Nov 23, 2008
Travelzoo's Saglie notes that big carriers such as American Airlines (nyse: - - ), Delta Air Lines (nyse: - - ), Northwest and AirTran (nyse: - - ) are all but lobbing discounted fares at passengers. For example, one recent three-day sale from multiple carriers offered $49 one-way tickets to destinations in Florida, and a recent round-trip special from Boston to Cancun was under $200. (Forbes)
Hain helps Jimmy Fund Golf raise $7.1 million for cancer research Nov 23, 2008
Jimmy Fund Golf sponsors include American Airlines, Amica Insurance, Dunkin Donuts, The International, and the Community Newspaper Company. To learn how to start, sponsor, or participate in a Jimmy Fund Golf event, visit www. (Medfield Press, MA)
Minneapolis lures Southwest with data, walleye Nov 22, 2008
Pete Houghton, Southwest's director of properties, said American Airlines fights just as hard as Northwest in its hubs. "We expect it. It's healthy competition. It's good for the consumer," he said. (MSNBC -- Politics)
AP: Daschle to Take Health Post, Another Familiar Face Nov 22, 2008
Her clients over the past year included American Airlines, Lockheed Martin and Boeing, Senate lobbying records show. Daschle's lobbying firm said Wednesday that she would be leaving the group at the end of the year. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
TRAVEL: Holiday travel slows sharply Nov 22, 2008
American Airlines, Northwest and Delta are discounting one-way tickets on some routes to less than 60. Most flights to West Coast destinations still had at least a small handful of tickets remaining, and major airlines were offering round-trip flights in the range of 250 to 350. (North County Times)
United supports new runways at O'Hare, not new terminal Nov 21, 2008
American Airlines said it agrees with United's position. You May Also Like. (Crain's Chicago Business)
3 airports opening new runways amid economic woes Nov 21, 2008
Dulles' first new runway since the airport's 1962 opening got up and running Thursday morning when an American Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles took off, kicking up a small cloud of construction dust. U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters, who planned to visit all three opening ceremonies Thursday, likened Dulles' runway to an early gift for holiday travelers seeking smoother operations. (MSNBC -- Politics)
The best and worst airlines of 2008 Nov 21, 2008
Best and worst airlines 2008 - News- msnbc. Best and worst airlines 2008. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Hacking Airport Wi-Fi Nov 21, 2008
Richard Farina booted up his computer on an American Airlines (nyse: - - ) flight in October from New York to San Francisco. It was one of the first commercial flights to offer wireless Internet service. (Forbes -- Technology)
Oracle enhances Siebel CRM, tinkers with gadgets Nov 21, 2008
" More in Siebel 8.1.1 Siebel 8.1.1, available at the end of the month, also provides customer self-service for communications and public-sector companies, as well as improvements to Siebel chat and more comprehensive search capabilities. The release also features loyalty enhancements for airlines and telecommunications. American Airlines was a beta user. "When we work with these companies, they want, No. 1, an engine that allows them basically to not just create a program but to do all the... (SearchOracle.com)
Obama Taps Tom Daschle For Cabinet Post Nov 20, 2008
Her lobbying clients over the past year included American Airlines, Lockheed Martin and Boeing, Senate lobbying records show. Daschle is a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, a liberal think-tank run by top Obama transition adviser and former Clinton White House chief of staff John Podesta. (CBS News)
Southwest to fly to NY. Is Midway next? Nov 20, 2008
But if that happens, it would present a big threat to United Airlines and American Airlines, which dominate business service between Chicago and New York City. The handwritings on the wall. (Crain's Chicago Business)
NBC: Daschle to be Obama's HHS secretary Nov 20, 2008
Her clients over the past year included American Airlines, Lockheed Martin and Boeing, Senate lobbying records show. Tom Daschle, who will be 61 next month, was a close adviser to Obama throughout the former Illinois senator's White House campaign. (MSNBC -- Politics)
A ref's life Nov 20, 2008
Richardson who has a four-door rental car drives the crew to Miami's American Airlines Arena, soothing jazz playing on the radio. "This is why you're so cool during a game," Foster says. (USA Today -- Sports)
Economy crisis leaves Caribbean ghost resorts Nov 20, 2008
American Airlines, the main carrier to Puerto Rico, has cut back flights by 44 percent, though other airlines are stepping in to reduce the overall drop to 14 percent. Video. (MSNBC -- Travel)
AMR, J.C. Penney and TI among the losers Nov 20, 2008
(NYSE: AMR), parent of American Airlines, dropped 14. 27% to $6. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Daschle to Become Health Secretary Nov 20, 2008
Her current clients include American Airlines (), Boeing (), and Lockheed Martin (), as well as large airports and aircraft manufacturers. She represents companies before both executive agencies and Congress, and sometimes she gives advice to companies looking for strategic partners. (BusinessWeek)
Calderon returns, Raptors beat Heat Nov 20, 2008
Doug Benc/Getty ImagesJose Calderon of the Toronto Raptors reacts after being called for a charging foul into Udonis Haslem of the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on Wednesday in Miami. MIAMI -- After most games, Chris Bosh has to look his most resplendent before he answers questions. (National Post)
Boeing Says Orders Will Shrink From Here Nov 20, 2008
American Airlines spokesman Andrew Backover said it is eager for new, more fuel-efficient 737s to replace MD-80s. But he said any delay now hurts less because fuel prices have come down. (KIRO TV, WA)
Obama selects Tom Daschle as health chief Nov 20, 2008
Her clients include American Airlines and Boeing, federal records show. Obama's ethics rules for the transition don't bar spouses from lobbying. (USA Today)
Daschle to take health post Nov 20, 2008
Her clients over the past year included American Airlines, Lockheed Martin and Boeing, Senate lobbying records show. CONTINUED 1. (AL.com)
Join LATINA Style in Honoring Victoria E. Villalba as the 'Latina Entrepreneur of the Year' of Miami, Florida! Nov 19, 2008
The official Business Series Airline is American Airlines and the series beverage sponsor is PepsiCo. To register for the Miami Business Series, visit or call 1-800-651-8083. (PR Newswire)
GuestLogix launches first fully-integrated mobile POS with PIN PAD and printer for airlines Nov 19, 2008
" The GuestLogix OnBoard PowerSeller(TM) 2 is the world's first fully-integrated comprehensive payment device that features printing, MSR, barcode scanning, IC card reading and EMV Level 2 secure Chip and PIN functionality, is PCI PED version 2.0 approved and complies with MasterCard TIP and TQM, and APACS Common Criteria. The unit sports a large touch screen interface for quick and easy use, and it supports a full spectrum of wireless communication technology, including Tri-band GSM/GPRS, WLAN... (Canada Newswire)
Lessons learned from past holiday meltdowns Nov 19, 2008
Theyve done it time and again, including JetBlues infamous Valentines Day meltdown in New York and American Airlines stranding of passengers in Austin in early 2007, which led to the latest passenger rights revolution. Discuss on Newsvine. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Bush says he will try to stem holiday flight delays Nov 19, 2008
Tim Wagner, a spokesman for American Airlines, said the opening of military air space on the East Coast helped last year, especially around New York ... There could be a lot of people sleeping overnight in "cot cities in Chicago," said Hanni, who founded the coalition after enduring a nine-hour tarmac delay on an American Airlines flight diverted to Austin, Texas, in December 2006. (International Herald Tribune)
SEC charges Mark Cuban with insider trading Nov 19, 2008
Cuban called four minutes later from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, home of the NBA s Dallas Mavericks, and spoke to Faure for about eight minutes. Faure, who resigned last year, began the conversation by telling Cuban he was about to give him confidential information. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Text: SEC Complaint Against Mark Cuban Nov 19, 2008
Cuban called four minutes later from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, home of the NBA s Dallas Mavericks, and spoke to the CEO for eight minutes and thirty-five seconds. 14. (Forbes -- Business)
Joseph Robert Raymer, Jr. Nov 19, 2008
After selling the hardware company, Bob was employed as a pilot in California by American Airlines and Golden West Airlines, achieving the rank of senior captain. One of his jobs was to fly the mail to Death Valley. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
SEC sues NBA team owner over alleged insider trading Nov 18, 2008
Cuban was at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, home of the Mavericks, in late June 2004 when he got an e-mail from 's chief executive, asking that he call as soon as possible, the SEC said. During an almost nine-minute call, Cuban promised to keep the information secret before learning the company planned a private investment in public equity offering, known as a PIPE.. (Boston Globe)
Points International Expands Relationship with Midwest Airlines To Include Global Points Exchange Nov 18, 2008
TORONTO, Nov. 18 /CNW/ - Points International Ltd. (TSX: PTS; OTCBB: PTSEF), owner and operator of the world's leading loyalty reward program management web site, www. " "The expansion of our relationship with Points. (Canada Newswire)
CUBAN'S RESPONSE: Posted on his blog Nov 18, 2008
and we still don t know WHO bought the American Airlines puts before the WTC.. Comment by bill yeager November 17, 2008. (USA Today -- Sports)
Airport layover mystery deemed homicide Nov 18, 2008
In 2003, Dabney's husband, who had filed a $10 million lawsuit against American Airlines, agreed to an undisclosed settlement. Price said that her father was in shock after learning of the developments in her mother's death. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Dont let a self-serving survey ruin your trip Nov 18, 2008
No, wait, its American Airlines. Hang on make that Virgin America. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Orlando Magic (5-3) at Dallas Mavericks (1-6) Nov 18, 2008
Where: Dallas' American Airlines Arena. TV: Sun Sports. (Florida Today)
SEC charges Cuban over share sale Nov 18, 2008
com and Mr. Cuban discussed the company's plans to raise cash through a private investment in public equity offering, known as a PIPE, during a nine-minute cellphone call that took place at the Mavericks' arena, the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Mr. Cuban reportedly promised to keep the information confidential. (Globe and Mail)
Delta to launch new international routes Nov 18, 2008
Last month, a Delta executive said fourth-quarter international capacity growth would be about 2 percentage points less than previously expected, UAL Corp.'s United Airlines said 2009 international capacity would shrink 7 percent to 8 percent and the chief of AMR Corp.'s American Airlines said his carrier's international capacity would decline nearly 1 percent next year. On Wednesday, Delta did not provide specific international capacity expectations for 2009. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Dallas Mavericks' Owner Mark Cuban Nov 18, 2008
Nearly 20 years ago after he made his first million dollars Cuban bought a lifetime American Airlines pass and flew all over the world. In 2000, he bought his own jet for a reported $40 million, over e-mail. (Time.com)
Mavs try to stop skid in Big Apple Nov 17, 2008
Dallas is coming off a 102-100 loss to the Orlando Magic at American Airlines Center, its first setback at home to the Magic since the 1997-98 season. Josh Howard scored 25 points for the Mavs, who are in the midst of their longest losing streak since dropping six in a row from February 29 to March 9, 2000. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Bright spot: Travel costs falling Nov 17, 2008
American Airlines, the world s largest carrier, said last week that 745,000 fewer passengers boarded its planes in October compared with the same month last year. It s not just airfares. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Airport Check-in: New runways for Chicago, D.C., Seattle Nov 17, 2008
American Airlines customers departing from some airports can now choose to receive their boarding passes via e-mail on their mobile phones or PDAs. The mobile boarding passes are available for passengers departing on domestic flights from Chicago O'Hare, Los Angeles International and John Wayne Orange County. (USA Today -- Money)
Nikola Kavaja, Yugoslavian anticommunist, hijacker, 75 Nov 16, 2008
It was June 20, on an American Airlines flight to Chicago, where he was to be sentenced, that Mr. Kavaja burst into the cockpit of the Boeing 727 jetliner with a homemade bomb he had smuggled on board at La Guardia Airport and demanded Kajevich's release ... After the plane had been on the ground for 11 hours, Mr. Kavaja directed that it return to New York, where American Airlines had agreed to supply a larger plane, a 707, capable of making the flight to South Africa. (Boston Globe)
Don't Miss the Premiere Business Development Program for Women in the Nation! Nov 15, 2008
The official Business Series Airline is American Airlines and the series beverage sponsor is PepsiCo. Registration fee includes: dynamic panels, high power networking opportunities in the exhibit area, breakfast, lunch, commemorative gift bag, and a two-year subscription to LATINA Style Magazine, only $30. (PR Newswire)
GAME REPORT: Magic 102, Mavericks 100 Nov 15, 2008
American Airlines Center-Attendance: 20,085 (20,468). Time: 2:23. (USA Today -- Sports)
Changes to the Americans With Disab... Nov 15, 2008
Two of the decisions had ruled in favor of large corporations, including Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. and American Airlines ... With the rollback of the Sutton v American Airlines case, the new ADAAA interpretation follows the premise that an employee can be considered disabled regardless if his impairment substantially limits a life activity or not. (Suite101.com)
Worst Airlines, Flights in US in Se... Nov 15, 2008
An American Airlines flight from Miami to San Juan won the dubious award for the highest delays among major American carriers ... The worst news was for passengers who flew on American Airlines Flight 1267 from Miami to San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Suite101.com)
`Dumbest People' Industry Image May Cost Wagoner's GM Job in Auto Bailout Nov 15, 2008
Management needs to be replaced,'' said , former chairman and CEO of American Airlines parent ``The fact is that the management as a whole has had lots of opportunities to fix this ... Aid to the automakers must come with conditions that reduce their U.S. production costs to match or beat those of Toyota, said Crandall, who managed a unionized workforce as American Airlines CEO from 1985 to 1998. (Bloomberg)
Wagoner On The Brink Nov 15, 2008
"Management needs to be replaced," said Robert Crandall, former chairman and CEO of American Airlines parent AMR Corp. "The fact is that the management as a whole has had lots of opportunities to fix this. They haven't.". Wagoner has run the world's largest automaker for the past eight years, presiding over 73 billion in losses beginning in 2005. (New York Post -- Business)
