Continental Airlines said Thursday it will cut 3,000 jobs and 16 percent of its domestic mainline departures by December, joining the growing list of major airlines to trim staff and aircraft to contend with high fuel costs. ...more

June 6, 2008

United Airlines scrapped its latest attempt to combine with US Airways and create the world's largest carrier, formally backing away Friday from a deal that likely would have meant fewer routes and higher ticket prices for consumers. ...more

May 31, 2008

Higher fares and new fees are irritating air travelers, but airlines still can't raise money or cut flights fast enough to cover ever-higher fuel prices. ...more

May 23, 2008

Continental Airlines said Sunday it has abandoned merger talks with United Airlines and plans to remain an independent carrier, a blow to lengthy efforts by United to find a merger partner. ...more

April 28, 2008

Virgin Atlantic carried out the world's first flight of a commercial aircraft powered with biofuel Sunday in an effort to show it can produce less carbon dioxide than normal jet fuels. ...more

February 25, 2008

Improved efficiency has helped airlines better prepare for a possible global economic slowdown compared with the last major recession, but expensive fuel continues to hurt bottom lines, an airline industry group said Monday. ...more

February 19, 2008

Speculation about airline mergers has been heating up lately, and some industry observers believe there finally may be some real action for a change. ...more

February 6, 2008

Baggage handlers and cargo agents at Continental Airlines Inc. have voted to reject a union's bid to organize them, the Houston-based airline said Wednesday. ...more

January 10, 2008

Like the greeting cards she's marketing, Ivette Mayo's career evolved through fate rather than design. ...more

December 31, 2007

Like the greeting cards she's now marketing, Ivette Mayo's career evolved through fate rather than design. ...more

December 30, 2007