Topic: American Airlines Inc.

Pilots to be exempt from airport scanners, intrusive pat-downs

Airline pilots will no longer have to go through body scanners or be subject to body pat-downs, as do ticketed passengers. TSA is also testing scanners designed to be less intrusive.

4 ugly websites from companies that should know better

Good website design is about more than looks. It’s about practical page layout, logical navigation, clear messaging, and of course, relevant content. Still, first impressions are powerful, in the real world and online. If a site’s homepage doesn’t make the grade visually, users might not want to stick around. These big-name companies should know better.

Homeland Security talks about air cargo changes needed

Homeland Security talks about changes needed to improve air cargo security, while lobbying by the multibillion-dollar freight industry slows process.

Boeing 757 hole forces flight 1640 to make emergency landing

Boeing 757 hole: American Airlines flight 1640 was forced to make an emergency landing at Miami airport, Tuesday, after the fuselage of the Boeing 757 ripped open at 31,000 feet.

Credit card chasm: Some get great rates. Others cut off.

Credit card companies are offering some of best teaser rates ever – if you have a job.

Airline tickets: Airlines boost profits by selling fewer of them

Airline tickets aren't as plentiful as in 2008, allowing airlines to price them higher.

American Airlines brings back 800 employees

American Airlines will recall 250 pilots starting in November and 545 flight attendants starting this month. The airline last recalled pilots in 2009 and flight attendants in 2008.

RouteRank: A greener travel planning website

RouteRank lets travelers plan trips with carbon footprints in mind. The Swiss up-and-comer is already big in Europe. Will Americans say goodbye to Priceline and Orbitz for the greener option?

Continental Airlines, UAL to merge

Continental Airlines and UAL shareholders approved the deal, which will create the world's biggest airline

UAL, Continental shareholders approve airline merger

The $3 billion airline merger of UAL and Continental would create the world's largest airline.

Spirit Airlines cancels flights through Tuesday

Spirit Airlines is canceling all of its flights through Tuesday.

Volcanic ash cloud: Where is it now - May 18?

The volcanic ash cloud from Iceland dissipated today and a British Airways labor strike was canceled, allowing Europe's airports to return to near-normal operations. But the British Met Office is taking fire for its volcanic ash cloud forecasts.

Airlines: First it was the baggage fees. What’s next? Pay toilets?

Airline surcharges, such as baggage fees, are expanding because they bring in big money. But with airfares reasonable, the impact on the cost of airline travel appears to be a wash.

Reader mailbag: Should I pay off debt with the highest interest rate first?

It's OK to first pay off debt on the loan with the biggest payment. With your improved cash flow, you can then tackle the loan with the higher interest rate.

Reader mailbag: Losing my job in August. What do I do now?

When you're about to lose your job, figure out where you want to go.

The market against race and sex discrimination

Smaller minority- and female-run firms are seeing a boost in the tough economy, but not because of affirmative action or political correctness. They can work more efficiently, for less money than big white-male-dominated firms.

French air traffic controllers' strike latest European labor trouble

A French air traffic controllers' strike has grounded dozens of flights in Paris, one of Europe's busiest air travel hubs. The first hints of spring appear to be bringing strike fever to Europe.

As Haiti's airport reopens, US military shifts its role

While there is still much work to be done, the security situation in Haiti has stabilized enough that some US forces will soon leave the country.

'Too fat to fly' flap: apology for film director Kevin Smith

Movie director Kevin Smith fumed on Twitter after he was bounced from a commercial flight because he was deemed to big to fit in the seat. He later got an apology, Twitter-style.

American Airlines crash in Jamaica: no serious injuries

An American Airlines flight 331 from Miami with more than 150 aboard overshot a runway in Jamiaca. Some 44 people were taken to nearby hospitals but American Airlines said only two were admitted to the hospital, and nobody suffered life-threatening injuries.

Money Daily Brief: Unemployment falls in Japan

Japan's unemployment rate fell from 5.7 percent to 5.5 percent in August.

Money Daily Brief: Asian firms struggle in weak economy

How does Iraqi shoe-thrower rank among footwear misusers?

The shoe-thrower comes in at No. 5 on our list of men known for doing something other than wearing their kicks. Read on for the top four.