Southwest Airlines 3Q Profit Rises 27%
More passengers and lower fuel prices are pushing Southwest Airlines to record profits, and the airline expects an even bigger break at the gas pump this winter.
United Airlines pays less at the pump, earns more on the bottom line as 3Q profit soars
United Airlines appears to be hitting its stride after struggling to make a 2010 merger pay off.
More revenue, stable fuel prices boost American Airlines to record 3Q profit of $942 million
Summer vacations were good for American Airlines.
American Airlines beats 3Q profit expectations, misses revenue forecasts
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) on Thursday reported third-quarter earnings of $942 million.
Several planes delayed at Miami airport when man jokes about bomb; he faces hoax charge
Several flights were delayed at Miami International Airport after authorities say an international passenger joked about having a bomb.
Airlines companies shares mixed at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top airlines companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: Delta Air rose $.20 or .5 percent, to $37.68.
Airlines companies shares mixed at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top airlines companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Delta Air rose $.15 or .4 percent, to $37.63.
Postal workers union wants Harvard president to oppose Staples deal or resign company board
The American Postal Workers Union is calling on Harvard University's president to oppose a business arrangement between Staples Inc. and the U.S. Postal Service, or resign her seat on the office supply company's board.
Ski goggle maker moving out of central Idaho resort town of Ketchum
A central Idaho company whose founder invented the double-lensed, vented ski goggle that is now the industry standard is moving operations and 85 jobs out of the resort town of Ketchum.
FedEx predicts 8.8 percent more holiday shipments, slower growth forecast than last year
FedEx expects another record for holiday-season deliveries.
Target offers free shipping on all items this holiday as it competes with Amazon
Target Corp. is offering for the first time free holiday shipping on all items, including even $6 lipsticks, as the discounter throws itself in the ring to compete better with the likes of Amazon.
Airlines companies shares up at the close of trading
Shares of some top airlines companies were up at the close of trading: Delta Air rose $1.44 or 4.0 percent, to $37.48.
Airlines companies shares up at 1 p.m.
Shares of some top airlines companies are up at 1 p.m.: Delta Air rose $.91 or 2.5 percent, to $36.95.
Schenectady's $15M Amtrak station upgrades begin; new platform, 2nd track part of improvements
Work has begun on a $15 million project that will replace the Amtrak station in Schenectady and alleviate delays for passenger trains.
Airlines companies shares up at 10 a.m.
Shares of some top airlines companies are up at 10 a.m.: Delta Air rose $.89 or 2.6 percent, to $35.28.
Despite windfall from lower fuel prices, US airlines boost base fares for 1st time in 6 months
U.S. airlines are raising base fares on many domestic flights even though they are getting a windfall from lower fuel prices.
UPS says some shipping rates will increase by 4.9 percent in 2015
UPS says it is raising rates for a number of its shipping services by an average of 4.9 percent for 2015.
Merger milestone: American Airlines and US Airways finish combining cargo-handling operations
American Airlines and US Airways say they have finishes combining their cargo operations.
Coast Guard tows Russian ship carrying fuel that was drifting in rough seas off Canadian coast
Local officials say the Canadian coast guard has secured a towline to a Russian container ship carrying hundreds of tons of fuel that was drifting without power in rough seas off British Columbia's pristine northern coast.
Travel agents say most people are sticking with their bookings but a few cancel trips
Travel agents say customers are asking whether it's safe to fly, and what steps they should take to guard against Ebola.