American Airlines, flight attendant union face off

While the two sides began their cases before arbiters, unhappy employees staged a protest outside the airline’s headquarters.

Etihad Airways to land at D/FW Airport

The Abu Dhabi-based carrier becomes the third Middle Eastern carrier to begin North Texas service since early 2012.

American Airlines asks to extend deferral on pensions

The airline seeks to amend a 2006 law, which sought to prevent airlines from defaulting on their pension obligations.

Passenger totals jump 13% at Dallas Love Field

Traffic increased nearly 100,000 in October over a year earlier, even though the Wright amendment didn’t go away until Oct. 13.

Airlines carry 13 percent more passengers at Dallas Love Field in October

We can call this an incomplete grade. But airlines at Dallas Love Field hauled 13 percent more passengers last month than they did in October 2013.

Private jet membership takes off in Dallas

Most of these new businesses follow a model of flying smaller planes, smaller distances.

Ramp workers at Southwest Airlines push for deal

The employees walk picket lines at the entrance to Dallas Love Field as they prod the carrier to offer an acceptable contract.

Southwest Airlines ramp workers picket at Dallas Love Field over slow contract talks

Several dozen Southwest Airlines ramp workers picketed at the entrance to Dallas Love Field as they lamented the glacial progress of contract talks with the Dallas airline.

Union criticizes Southwest Airlines’ record on bag handling

Transport Workers Union, in protracted contract talks, says Southwest CEO Gary Kelly puts profits over people and service

Ex-American Airlines chief Tom Horton joins Wal-Mart board

Wal-Mart Stores said Monday that former American Airlines chairman and CEO Tom Horton has been added to its board of directors as of last Friday.

American Airlines to transfer at least 50 jets from Envoy Air to other regional carriers

American Airlines Group Inc. plans to move at least 50 jets from its Envoy Air unit to other regional carriers, saying that it can’t keep enough pilots to fly the airplanes.

Dallas/Fort Worth Airport expecting more than 2.25 million passengers over the holidays

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport officials said Friday they expect more than 2.25 million passengers to pass through the airport over the Thanksgiving holidays, from Thursday, Nov. 20, through Tuesday, Dec. 2.

American Airlines chief says contract will go to arbitration

CEO Doug Parker says there’s no intent to try to negotiate a revised deal with flight attendants, who turned down a proposal Nov. 9.

Southwest Airlines pilots ask for help from federal mediators in contract talks

Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association said Thursday it has asked the National Mediation Board to help out in contract talks with the airline.

Flight from D/FW Airport to Australia stops in Los Angeles after medical emergency

The A380 made its debut at D/FW International Airport in September. (David Woo/Staff Photographer) A flight from D/FW Airport to Australia had to land in Los Angeles this morning after a medical emergency on board.

With JetBlue's defection, Southwest Airlines flying solo on bag fees

JetBlue Airways announced Wednesday that it will begin to charging some customers for their first checked bag, leaving Southwest Airlines as the only U.S. airline not to charge for bags one and two.

Will lower fuel prices cut airfares? Don’t count on it

The drop in fuel costs likely won’t lead to lower fares, and at least 1 analyst worries that airlines will grow unwisely.

Pilots union makes counterproposal to American Airlines

The airline and Allied Pilots Association will let a Saturday deadline for a deal come and go, with plans to resume talks next week.

Investors hop on board Virgin America as carrier issues intial public offering Friday

As of 10 a.m., shares were trading on Nasdaq at $28.84 -- up 25.3 percent from the offering price of $23 -- and had traded as high as $29.74.

American Airlines offers higher pay to pilots

The air carrier dropped a proposal to add more seats to regional jets, an idea opposed by its pilot union.

TSA says D/FW leads all airports in record-breaking year for firearms seizures

According to the Department of Homeland Security, TSA agents have collected 1,855 firearms so far in 2014, 104 of them at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

Southwest Airlines to focus 2015 domestic growth on Love Field

But its new cities next year will be international as CEO Gary Kelly announces plans for Puerto Vallarta and intent to add two other non-U.S. destinations

Flight attendants narrowly reject American Airlines contract

Members of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants rejected the deal by 16 votes out of more than 16,000 cast.

U.S. airlines expected to carry 24.6 million passengers over Thanksgiving period

Trade group Airlines for America says the Sunday and Monday after Thanksgiving should be the busiest days.

Thanksgiving airline traffic expected to increase

An estimated 24.6 million passengers will climb aboard U.S. airlines over the Thanksgiving travel period, up a bit from the same period in 2013, Airlines for America predicted Thursday.

Southwest Airlines to make Beats Music available on flights

Southwest Airlines announced Monday that it will offer free music to passengers through the Beats Music service.

Southwest will add, cut flights on Sunday

The Dallas-based airline will add 27 nonstop flights to eight more cities from Dallas Love Field, but it also will cut 18 flights to nine cities in Wright amendment states.

American, US Airways to merge frequent-flier programs in the spring

Unlike many rivals that have converted to a revenue-based model, American will keep its miles-based frequent-flier program — at least for now.

Virgin America launches new Love Field-to-LaGuardia flights with fare sale

Virgin America today launched its new daily nonstop flights between Dallas Love Field and New York's LaGuardia Airport with a fare sale.

Southwest pilot reduced plane's power before 2013 belly landing at LaGuardia, documents show

The captain wrested control from the co-pilot just before the landing, according to a transcript of the cockpit conversation released by the NTSB.

American Airlines, US Airways unveil details of merging frequent flier programs next year

US Airways' Dividend Miles and American's AAdvantage programs will combine mileage balances and align elite member levels and criteria in the second quarter of 2015.

Schedule adjustments put Southwest Airlines' on-time performance back on course

The carrier’s reliability for flights to arrive when they're supposed to is improving after officials reveresed some August 2013 changes that created an operational mess.

American Airlines, Southwest post record profits

American Airlines Group Inc. and Southwest Airlines Co. both reported Thursday that they earned record profits in the three months ended Sept. 30.

FedEx expecting 8.8 percent increase in holiday shipping this year

FedEx said Wednesday it expects the number of shipments to increase by about 8.8 percent this year between Black Friday (Nov. 28) and Christmas Eve - a total of more than 290 million shipments.

Lufthansa pilot strike cancels Frankfurt-D/FW flights

Lufthansa has cancelled its flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Frankfurt, Germany, on Monday afternoon, as well as the return flight Tuesday from Frankfurt to DFW.

Airline investors weigh impact of Ebola fears against lower fuel prices

As most U.S. airlines get ready to talk earnings this week, fuel prices are giving airlines a break even as Ebola raises fears.

Frontier Airlines sends out 20% discount offer after news of Ebola-infected passenger on flight

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put out a notice Thursday reaching out to passengers on Frontier flights taken by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas nurse Amber Joy Vinson.

Airlines scramble to find enough qualified pilots

A job fair Friday seeks to help airlines find enough pilots to staff their cockpits as depression turns to boom for pilot hiring.

Frontier Airlines puts out statement on Ebola-stricken nurse who flew on Cleveland-Dallas flight

Our Robert Wilonsky has a story about Amber Joy Vinson, the Dallas nurse who has been diagnosed with Ebola and who flew on a Frontier Airlines flight from Cleveland to Dallas on Monday.

Ex-Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison: I don't see any more changes in Love Field restrictions

Kay Bailey Hutchison was a U.S. senator from Texas when she carried the federal legislation in 2006 that provided for Monday's end to the Wright amendment and its prohibition on long-distance nonstop flights from Dallas Love Field.

The top tweets from Dallas' first day without the Wright amendment

Dallas Love Field Airport, Virgin America and Southwest Airlines and the city of Dallas all celebrated a monumental day Monday with the ending of the Wright amendment.

Farewell party for Wright goes all day

Flight attendants with pompoms, free champagne and doughnuts, multimillionaires collecting boarding passes: Southwest Airlines and Virgin America did not let the end of the Wright amendment pass quietly.

Fliers react to end of Wright Amendment at Dallas Love Field

Free donuts, red carpet and the pending arrival of one famous media CEO brought an air of anticipation to Dallas Love Field Monday morning.

Passenger heard popping noises before Dallas-bound American Airlines plane's emergency landing

A Dallas-bound American Airlines flight that departed from San Francisco International Airport turned around and made an emergency landing Monday at SFO after some of the cabin’s wall panels cracked loose, aviation and airlines officials said.

Today marks end of the Wright amendment at Dallas Love Field

We're at Dallas Love Field on Monday morning, along with a lot of other people, as the airlines, the airport and the passengers celebrate the end of the Wright amendment.

Long-awaited arrival: end of the Wright law at Dallas Love Field

Airlines plan dozens of nonstop flights throughout the U.S. with the end of the Wright amendment restrictions.

Virgin’s flight plan may be too nice for investors

As Virgin America weighs a public offering there are warning signs for potential investors.

Virgin America trades one mega-rival for another

The California carrier happily leaves D/FW Airport and American Airlines to go against Southwest Airlines at Dallas Love Field.

Despite schedule changes, Southwest Airlines still lags industry in on-time arrivals

On Aug. 10, Southwest Airlines changed its schedule to improve its reliability and end a year of really bad results for on-time arrivals. Its executives said the new schedule should boost its on-time performance.

Delta to keep flying from Love Field – at least for a few months more

The Atlanta-based carrier worked out a deal with Southwest Airlines to borrow gate space and with United Airlines to share ticket counters and operating facilities.

Dallas City Council officially renames Cedar Springs Road approaching Love Field to Herb Kelleher Way

The council on Wednesday voted to officially rename the stretch of Cedar Springs Road road north of Mockingbird Lane in honor of Southwest Airlines' famous co-founder.

Analyst criticizes United Airlines for boosting Dallas Love Field flights

Airline analyst Bob McAdoo of Imperial Capital put out a report Tuesday advising investors to turn their attentions toward American Airlines Group and Delta Air Lines and away from United Continental Holdings.

See which cities will lose Dallas flights when Southwest revamps schedule

An analysis indicates that by early November, Southwest will have cut 18 of the 118 departures it now offers from Love Field as it beefs up its schedule to cities beyond the current Wright amendment borders.

Delta threatens legal action against city

The airline’s attorney demanded Dallas find room at Love Field for Delta, which was told earlier this week that it would have to leave.

End of the Wright amendment: Once-rancorous debate now distant memory

With the 1980 law set to expire on Oct. 13, the reaction now from both American and D/FW officials: Eh, whatever.

Airlines say steps taken to ensure passengers are safe from Ebola

Despite health officials’ assurances of “zero risk of transmission” of Ebola during the patient’s flights, concerns about air travel are growing.

U.S. airline stocks drop on Ebola fears

The U.S. airline industry faces a potential financial threat only if travelers cut back on flying for fear of exposure to Ebola, one analyst said.

U.S. airline stocks decline after first U.S. Ebola case confirmed in Dallas

Fears about the Ebola disease appear to be hurting U.S. airline stocks today - one day after public health officials reported the nation's first confirmed Ebola patient had flown from Liberia to Dallas last month.

Delta squeezed out of Love Field because Southwest, United are expanding

Airlines are jockeying for position to expand their flying at Love Field after the Wright Amendment expires on Oct. 13, allowing airlines to operate long-haul flights out of the airport.

Emirates Airbus A380 makes inaugural landing at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Two days after Qantas Airways flew the first Airbus A380 into D/FW Airport, we now have two of the massive A380s in regular service here.

City putting the brakes on Delta's flights out of Dallas Love Field

The city of Dallas on Monday told Delta Air Lines it can no longer fly from Love Field as of Oct. 13 — the same day the Wright Amendment expires.

Actor John Travolta welcomes first mega-jumbo jet to D/FW Airport

Qantas Airways began using the Airbus A380 for its Sydney flights Monday, and Emirates Airline will switch to an A380 for its Dubai flights Wednesday.

Qantas landing inaugurates Airbus A380 service at D/FW Airport

The Australian airline is now offering Dallas-Sydney service aboard the world's largest passenger jet.

American Airlines seeks OK to begin D/FW-Beijing flights

The carrier has asked for U.S. approval to begin a daily flight connecting its largest hub with the Chinese capital on May 7, 2015.

American Airlines seeks OK for first flights from D/FW to Beijing

American Airlines plans to begin nonstop service next year from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Beijing, it said Thursday.

Southwest Airlines to power some flights with biofuels

The Dallas-based carrier has signed a deal with a Colorado firm to buy 3 million gallons of jet fuel refined from “forest residues” beginning in 2016.

Southwest CEO: Repealing Wright amendment saved Love Field

Change in 2006 reversed years of decline in traffic at the Dallas airport and set the stage for this year’s opening up of long-haul service.

American Airlines reaches tentative agreement with flight attendants union

The carrier and the Association of Professional Flight Attendants avoid arbitration by working out a new deal at Friday’s deadline.

American Airlines, flight attendants very close to post-merger contract

We understand that American Airlines Group and the Association of Professional Flight Attendants are very close to a tentative agreement on a new contract that replaces the existing agreements of American Airlines and US Airways.

AA president: Opening up Dallas Love Field will hurt us a bit

But Scott Kirby says the damage should be small as American uses its larger network, more flights and premium offerings to hang onto business travelers.

Regional airlines not sharing in majors’ success

Aviation experts predict that some regional airlines may fail, which could lead to reduced service at smaller airports.

Southwest Airlines to begin Baltimore-Costa Rica flights in March

The new service to San Jose will be the Dallas-based carrier’s first flights to Central America.

New travel policy begins Wednesday for American Airlines employees and retirees

Because it upset so many retirees, we take note that Wednesday is the day that the new travel policies for American Airlines Group went into effect.

Southwest Airlines had fuller airplanes than American Airlines in August

The Dallas-based carrier usually trails other carriers in loads, but saw a sharp increase in its August results.

Change is plane to see as Southwest unveils jets' new look

The Dallas-based carrier unveiled a new paint job featuring dark blue, bright red, brighter yellow and silver, part of an image makeover.

American Airlines CFO says integration with US Airways going well in early stages

Derek Kerr said in a live webcast at the Cowen Group's Global Transportation Conference & Aerospace/Defense Forum in Boston

American Airlines prices $957 million in new airplane financing

American Airlines Inc. said today that it priced $957 million in new airplane financing that's expected to be issued on Sept. 16.

Consultant: D/FW Airport should grow faster than Dallas Love Field

Love Field’s growth predicted to be 10.4 percent by 2023; D/FW expected to see more than 34 million passengers by then.

Southwest Airlines to ease Dallas Love Field parking

The carrier is building a parking lot at the airport’s entrance for about 900 vehicles, and relocating employee parking to a Lemmon Avenue garage.

American, US Airways will stop listing on Orbitz

The dispute appears to be a battle over the fees that the travel company charges to list and sell the flights.

American Airlines pulling AA, US Airways fares from Orbitz sites

American Airlines announced Tuesday it has pulled its fares off websites powered by Orbitz, "effective immediately." US Airways fares will come off as of Sept. 1.

Southwest Airlines: We’ll see how many Love Field flights we can run

An airline executive told an aviation conference that the carrier could add more capacity if its 16 gates at the new Dallas terminal can handle them.

Retirees to American Airlines: Don’t cut our travel benefits

More than 150 retirees demonstrated Wednesday outside American’s Fort Worth headquarters as they try to head off a policy change that will give them lower priority for empty seats than active employees.

Retirees picket outside American Airlines headquarters over travel benefits

Sometime shortly after Labor Day, American intends to implement a new policy that would put retirees below active employees in priority for claiming available seats on flights.

American Airlines outsources publication of its in-flight magazines

American Way, Nexos and Celebrated Living will be turned over to London-based Ink in January, ending 48 years of inhouse production.

Honeywell, Rockwell Collins roll out advanced cockpit radar

The new systems promise to give pilots a better idea of what’s in their path, improving safety and passenger comfort.

Southwest says goodbye to old gates at Love as flights shift to new terminal

Now, all its flights are arriving at and departing from the new Love Field terminal.

AMR/American Airlines bankruptcy case still has 240 disputed claims totaling $2.7B

American Airlines has filed papers in U.S. Bankruptcy Court that asks for more time to respond to unresolved claims. In the process, we get a scorecard of where the case stands:

How much more will airlines be able to put into Dallas Love Field?

Last week, Southwest Airlines announced it would begin a daily flight from Dallas Love Field to both San Francisco and Oakland in early January.

U.S. airlines increase their profits without ballooning their fleets

Airlines are putting bigger airplanes on routes and reconfiguring plane layouts to put more seats in to sell, with the revenue possibilities well ahead of the higher costs.

American, other airlines fill fewer seats on flights abroad

A rise in passenger traffic couldn’t meet increased capacity, with the drop most noticeable across the North Atlantic.

Dallas officials charting course for development in, around Love Field

City planners expect many changes after flights expand at the close-in airport when flight restrictions enacted under the Wright Amendment expire this fall.

Airline fares outpace rise in inflation, analysis finds

With fewer seats and more demand, airlines have been able to increase ticket prices — as well as add fees.

Southwest Airlines, SeaWorld to end whale of a partnership

The Dallas carrier and the parks company say it was a mutual decision to terminate the 26-year linkup.

Southwest Airlines, SeaWorld end partnership

SeaWorld and Southwest Airlines are ending their quarter-century partnership.

Cuts in Venezuela flying to hurt American Airlines, other carriers

American, Delta and United Airlines are slashing flights to that country as they try to pull out more than $1 billion in funds stuck in Venezuela.

American Airlines, Southwest report record profit in 2nd quarter

Strong demand and stable fuel prices gave a big lift to profit for the Dallas-Fort Worth airlines.

FAA extends ban on Tel Aviv flights another 24 hours

The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday told U.S. airlines they aren't allowed to fly into Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport for at least 24 hours, extending Tuesday's ban by a day.

Three U.S. carriers cancel flights to Tel Aviv

Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways have cancelled flights to Tel Aviv in reaction to the ongoing problems in Israel and Gaza.

Addison firm to deliver 65,000 barrels of oil to Delta refinery

The deal will enable Delta to buy cheaper domestic crude from North Dakota rather than more expensive oil brought in from non-U.S. markets.

U.S. airlines likely to report nearly $4 billion in profits

Analysts have raised earnings estimates as domestic results have offset concerns about capacity on international routes.

American Airlines dumps its fuel hedges — and saves

The carrier’s new management believes the costs of hedging aren’t worth the protections they provide from rising energy prices.

Southwest Airlines donates acres of seat leather to projects in Africa, U.S.

A cow would argue that the highest and best use for leather is cow upholstery. But what do you do with leather airplane seats after they've been replaced?

Profit outlook boosts shares of American Airlines Group

The carrier said it had a pre-tax profit margin of 12 to 13 percent, up two to three percentage points from what it had previously told Wall Street about its expected second-quarter earnings.

American Airlines sees strong demand, with no overcapacity

Chairman and CEO Doug Parker says American isn’t seeing weakness in its international markets, despite concerns expressed by global competitors in recent weeks.

Lost your luggage at D/FW Airport? It might be here

Take a peek behind the process that reunites passengers with bags, suitcases, and some more unusual cargo - including a passel of misplaced parrots.

Travel expert says airlines are tightening carry-on rules

Airfarewatchdog.com president says the carriers appear to be more vigilant in enforcing their maximum limits for the size of those bags headed for the overhead bins.

New budget, higher parking fees approved for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

The budget for Dallas/Fort Worth International Aiport is growing by $78 million in fiscal year 2015, mostly due to costs of financing massive terminal upgrades and other construction.CEO Sean Donohue told the aiport's board on Thursday that 80 percent of

NTSB: We stand by our conclusions on TWA 800 explosion

The National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday it isn't changing its conclusion that the 1996 explosion of a Trans World Airlines airplane was probably caused when fuel vapors ignited in the Boeing 747's center fuel tank.

TSA Pre Check center at D/FW Airport to move July 10

We wrote on June 20 that the Transportation Security Administration would be relocating its Pre Check enrollment center to the non-secure side of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in early July.

Qatar Airways launches D/FW flights to Doha on Tuesday

Qatar joins Emirates Airline with service to the Middle East; a third competitor, Etihad Airways, arrives at D/FW in December.

Southwest Airlines gets ready to go international

The airline will begin flying to Jamaica, Aruba and the Bahamas as it takes over AirTran Airways’ international network.

Southwest Airlines co-founder Rollin King dies at 83

The entrepreneur teamed with attorney Herb Kelleher to launch the Dallas-based carrier, serving on its board for 39 years.

Bankruptcy case costs American Airlines nearly $400 million

Fee examiner Robert Keach gives the judge handling the case a final accounting of fees and expenses, and calls the case “among the most successful of all time.”

Ex-TWA flight attendants sue American Airlines, APFA over seniority

The ex-TWA flight attendants asked a U.S. District Court in Brooklyn last week to require APFA and American to give them seniority numbers based on when the flight attendants were hired at TWA.

American Airlines Group sending 20 regional jets to Compass Airlines

American has 40 more of the 76-seat aircraft to hand out to regional partners, and a spokesman said American will decide on their home after a competitive bidding process.

American Airlines to slash its Venezuela flights after July 1

The carrier says it had about $750 million as of March 31 that it hasn’t been able to take out of the South American country, part of $4 billion that airlines want to “repatriate.”

American Airlines reaches tentative deals covering over 11,000 US Airways employees

Mechanics, fleet service employees and other ground employees would get 3 percent raises, signing bonuses and other improvements in the three-year contracts.

American Airlines CEO says money-losing Asia routes are an investment in future

Doug Parker said new service to Shanghai and Hong Kong from Dallas/Fort Worth shows the carrier’s commitment to Asia and to increasing its presence there.

Doug Parker of American Airlines: Our Asia routes are investments

American Airlines chairman and CEO Doug Parker talked briefly to reporters after his airline launched its inaugural flights Wednesday from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Shanghai and Hong Kong.

American Airlines launches flights to Shanghai, Hong Kong

If you open up a building, bridge or highway by cutting a red ribbon, how do you launch American Airlines' new flights to Shanghai and Hong Kong.

American Airlines begins Shanghai, Hong Kong flights from D/FW

The flights will the first China flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and the Hong Kong flight marks American’s first foray into that commercial and financial center.

United Airlines to overhaul frequent-flier program

The airline will follow the lead of Southwest and Delta, who base their programs on dollars spent, not miles flown.

Art Pappas, American Airlines vice president for Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, to retire after 38 years

Art Pappas, who started at American Airlines 38 years ago as a reservation agent in Buffalo, N.Y., is retiring from his post a vice president of American's Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport operations.

Love Field traffic expected to jump nearly 50 percent after Wright amendment ends

Aviation director Mark Duebner saiys the city has revised its passenger estimates upward, now expecting more than 6 million travelers to board Love Field flights annually after the Wright amendment ends.

Southwest Airlines to end service to three cities today

The Dallas carrier, citing insufficient demand, is to operate its last flights from Jackson, Miss.; Branson, Mo.; and Key West, Fla.

American Airlines to build new operations center near Fort Worth HQ

The facility, to open in third quarter 2015, will combine functions now handled separately by American’s existing center in Fort Worth and US Airways’ center near Pittsburgh.

Dreamliner set to land at American Airlines

Pilots learn their way around the 787 as deliveries approach

FBI offering $10,000 reward for tips on people pointing lasers at aircraft

The agency says their were 90 incidents last year in the Dallas area of people aiming lasers at airborne planes and helicopters, a federal crime since 2012.

American Airlines retirees to picket annual meeting Wednesday over travel benefits

The retirees have sent letters, signed petitions and had meetings with the new executives running American in attempts to get the policies changed back to the old rules.

American Airlines heads into shareholders meeting on a high

The gathering Wednesday in New York will be the first for Doug Parker as chairman, with Tom Horton stepping down Tuesday as required in the 2013 merger agreement of American and US Airways.

Emirates counts on the Airbus A380 to keep its D/FW edge

The Dubai-based carrier expects to be competitive when Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways enter the market.

Southwest Airlines hit with second $200,000 fine over fare ads

Southwest Airlines hit with second $200,000 fine over fare adsThe feds said Southwest advertised $59 fares out of Atlanta to three cities but didn’t have any seats available at that price.

Southwest Airlines rolls out e-boarding passes nationwide

Passengers can check in online for flights or check in using Southwest's mobile app and receive their electronic boarding passes on mobile devices.

D/FW Airport expects strong summer travel

More than 17 million passengers are projected to travel through the airport, up 2.4 percent from last summer.

Southwest expands flight ops leadership

Southwest will make its first international flight on July 1 and will start flying to 15 new cities from Dallas Love Field this fall.

D/FW Airport plays lead role in Obama’s new travel plans

Obama wants to replicate steps taken by the airport to reduce international travel wait times.

New consumer protection plan would require airlines to disclose fees

A new consumer protection proposal would require airlines to disclose to travelers the fees for basic extra services not included in a ticket price.

American Airlines, Southwest predict strong second quarter

An improving economy is driving airfares higher and spurring more people to travel.

American shows off newest regional jet

The Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen jet boasts more leg room, larger overhead bins, softer lighting and Wi-Fi service.

Will Southwest launch fare war with deep discounts at Dallas Love Field?

It’s expanding its service with nonstops to 15 new cities amid increased competition from other low-fare carriers at Love and D/FW.

Southwest Airlines offers $99-or-less fares to 15 new cities from Dallas Love Field

Southwest's expanded service comes as it faces increased competition at Loved Field and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport from other low-fare airlines.

Ameriflight will move HQ to D/FW Airport

The air cargo carrier will double the number of employees and planes in North Texas in the next two years.

Southwest CEO lays groundwork for growth

CEO Gary Kelly says he sees great opportunities over the next few years but wants to grow the Dallas-based airline thoughtfully and gradually.

D/FW-bound American Airlines jet makes emergency landing in Tulsa

McKinney National lusts after some of Love Field's air traffic

McKinney officials have launched a billboard campaign to lure business from Love Field once the Wright Amendment finally dies its slow death come October.

American Airlines, US Airways see biggest improvement in passenger satisfaction

Overall, airline satisfaction improved for the second straight year — despite higher fares and other efforts by airlines to increase revenue. Passengers scored airlines 17 points higher this year for a record 712 on a 1,000-point scale.

Better weather helps airlines post more on-time flight arrivals in March

U.S. airlines posted an on-time arrival rate of 77.6 percent in March due to better weather, according to a report released today by the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

Southwest Airlines will live webcast its annual shareholders meeting Wednesday

Southwest Airlines will live webcast its annual shareholders meeting at 10 a.m. May 14.

Dallas agrees Virgin America will get two Love Field gates

The decision means Southwest Airlines will have a new competitor at the airport. British founder Richard Branson had visited Dallas last week “to get across the idea that competition matters — that competition is beneficial obviously to the traveling public.”

American’s retired planes poached for parts at a New Mexico storage facility known as ‘boneyard’

Aviation enthusiasts refer to aircraft storage facilities as the “boneyard.” And for American Airlines Inc., the Roswell International Air Center is its boneyard.

No word from City Hall on Love Field gates

Dallas City Manager A.C. Gonzalez told the Dallas City Council early Friday evening that he hasn’t made a decision yet.

American Eagle flights now have expanded Dallas/Fort Worth Airport home

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport said Thursday they're opening the "stinger," the long, thin extension of Terminal B that includes 10 gates and a new concourse branching off the existing terminal.

Envoy Air chief issues reassuring message to troops

Envoy Air president and CEO Pedro Fbregas issued a message to airline employees that started by praising the carrier's April performance, then moved into soothing words about the airline's future.

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines see April climb in passenger traffic

But Southwest filled more seats as its traffic increased despite a dip in capacity, while American’s capacity was up more than its traffic.

D/FW ranks among frequent fliers' favorite airports in Expedia ranking

Expedia has come out with a list of the nation's most liked and most hated airports, and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport has scored well. Travelers also like its food, it seems.

City’s decision on Dallas Love Field gates should come this week

As officials from Virgin America, Southwest and Delta listen, City Manager A.C. Gonzalez tells the City Council that he expects to announce his choice by the end of the week.