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The Best and Worst U.S. Airlines in July

Here are July 2012’s Best and Worst Airlines as measured by performance in three areas: on-time flights, mishandled baggage and complaints.

Uh Oh — More Big Layoffs Are Cooking

You would think that, almost four years after the Great Recession, we would have primed the job market pump by now. Based on recent layoff news, you'd be wrong.

The Surprising Place You May Find the Cheapest Airfare

Online travel agencies might seem to offer the best deal, but several airlines are seeking to limit that perception.

The Best and Worst Airlines in June

The best and worst airlines are measured by performance in three areas: on-time flights, mishandled baggage and complaints.

American Airlines Launches Baggage Delivery

American Airlines has partnered with BAGS VIP Luggage Delivery to offer a baggage delivery service for its customers.

US Air-AMR: 2 Courtship Scenarios

As the courtship between the carriers' CEOs gets testy, it's time to look at how a merger would work -- and what happens if they wind up going it alone.

The Best and Worst U.S. Airlines in May

Here are May 2012’s Best and Worst Airlines as measured by performance in three areas: on-time flights, mishandled baggage and complaints:

AMR’s ‘Merger Review’: Playing Hard to Get

CEO Tom Horton is at least trying to look standoffish to US Airways, which is still the most likely suitor to win this company's hand in marriage.

US Airways-American: The Pros and Cons

With any airline merger, there are always pros and cons to the deal.The biggest loser in this one would be the consumer.

Microsoft’s Big Win in the Government Cloud

Working with Computer Sciences, its FAA contract could be a game-changer -- for the future of air-traffic control and for the battle in the cloud.

4 Reasons Lower Fuel Prices Won’t Lift Airlines

But US Airways' stock is poised to buck the industry headwinds. One big reason: The growing odds that it will acquire American Airlines out of bankruptcy.

Want to Sit Near Family? Airlines May Charge You More

Many airlines are now charges additional fees for reserved seating. This change benefits frequent business travelers, but often inconveniences families.

Why Delta’s Oil Refinery May Not Have Wings

Trying to ensure a more plentiful and cheaper fuel supply is a bold move, but there's a lot of devilish stuff in the complex arrangement's details.

Airline Scorecard: How Do These 6 Carriers Stack Up After Earnings?

Which airline is doing the best job on all three fronts -- financial, performance and customer perception? We run the numbers.

US Airways’ Parker: A Smart Bid for American

Getting American's unions onboard first was a savvy move -- Parker has learned a lot from his failed bids for United and Delta.

Airlines: 4 Ways Regionals Are Even Worse Off

When the majors feel a chill, regional airlines get pneumonia. Here are four reasons why they are worse off.

5 Bargain Stocks to Buy on the Pullback

It has been a rough couple weeks, but opportunistic buy-and-hold investors might be able to pounce on big bargains should the market recede a bit more.

5 Airline Stocks Taking Flight

The airline industry is always in a state of flux, but these five stocks offer solid returns and an opportunity to add them to your portfolio

AirTran Still Flying Sky High

Air Tran airlines came in first for the second year in a row in the Airline Quality Ratings, and the industry as a whole posted the best results in 22 years.