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Did American Airlines Thrust Itself Into US Airways’ Arms?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
When American Airlines parent AMR asked to have its union contracts thrown out, it might have made it easier for another carrier to swoop in and snap it up.

Southwest Air Hikes Raise the Industry

By InvestorPlace Staff
Southwest followed on the heels of their competitors JetBlue and Virgin, increasing fares on most round-trip flights -- and many major carriers followed.

One Way to Make Money on Airlines

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
The disaster that is the airline sector might be playable via put options.

9 Goods Seeing Sky-High Price Inflation

By Jeff Reeves
The rising cost of oil and supply-demand imbalances are boosting the prices of a slew of goods.

American Airlines Still Fighting a Losing Battle

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
American Airlines parents AMR Corp.'s decision to freeze some of its pension plans rather than axing them is admirable, but ultimately will hamper its recovery.

5 Signs Unemployment Will Rise Again Soon

By Jeff Reeves
A steady drumbeat of large-scale layoffs and cutbacks could eventually cast a shadow over the recent 8.3% headline jobless rate.

MD-80 Trouble Drags AMR Down Again

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
After a massive fine 18 months ago, two engine emergencies put the bankrupt carrier under tighter scrutiny as it plans to cut 4,600 mechanics.

AMR Adds By Subtracting — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
American Airlines plans to cut 13,000 jobs as part of its bankruptcy restructuring.

Delta, US Airways Soar on Earnings

By InvestorPlace Staff
Delta Air Lines (DAL) and US Airways (LCC) shares jumped in early Tuesday trading on Street-beating reports, while Boeing dropped on a weak forecast.

The 7 Largest Bankruptcies in U.S. History

By Jeff Reeves
Kodak went under last week, and 2011 saw AMR Corp and MF Global go under. But none of these companies cracked this list of worst bankruptcies in U.S. history.

3 Reasons JetBlue Shares Could Lose Altitude

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Rising fuel prices and other operating costs, plus new competition, could hurt JetBlue in 2012. But the carrier still has a lot going for it.

UAL-Continental’s Huge, Foreseeable Disaster

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
The history of airline mergers is dismal -- and United-Continental has committed the classic financial mistake of lending short term and borrowing long term.

Eastman Kodak: The Least Surprising Bankruptcy in History

By Jeff Reeves
Eastman Kodak filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday -- a result that likely surprised no one keeping tabs on the company.
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