Memphis residents hope that Southwest Airlines Co.’s Nov. 3 arrival will bring more frequent flight service and lower fares.

2. Airport Passes $127.3 Million 2014 Budget - Friday, May 17, 2013

The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority on Thursday approved a $127.3 million budget that slightly lowers the overall amount airlines pay at Memphis International Airport even after Delta Air Lines drastically reduced the number of flights it operates.

3. Delta Leads for Most Airline Fees Collected - Wednesday, May 15, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) – U.S. airlines collected more than $6 billion in baggage and reservation change fees from passengers last year – the highest amount since the fees became common five years ago.

4. Memphis Not Alone in Losing Flights - Friday, May 10, 2013

Memphis residents won’t be surprised by the findings of a new study that shows a drastic reduction in air service at small and medium-sized U.S. airports in the last six years.

But the study, by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, shows that Memphis is far from alone in being targeted for flight route cuts.

5. Delta Will Pay a Dividend, Buy Back Shares - Thursday, May 09, 2013

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Delta Air Lines will start paying a quarterly dividend and buy back some of its shares – investor-friendly moves that are common in other industries but rare for airlines.

6. Passenger Numbers Continue Drop at Memphis International Airport - Friday, April 19, 2013

Memphis International Airport continued in March to feel the impact of earlier Delta Air Lines Inc. cuts, as both passenger traffic and the total number of flights fell.

7. FedEx to Buy Boeing Jets From United Airlines - Wednesday, March 27, 2013

FedEx Corp. says it will buy up to 30 Boeing aircraft from United Airlines and convert them into cargo planes.

Financial terms of the deal were not released.

8. FedEx to Buy Boeing Jets from United Airlines - Tuesday, March 26, 2013

MEMPHIS (AP) – FedEx Corp. says it will buy up to 30 Boeing aircraft from United Airlines and convert them into cargo planes.

9. The Panama Effect - Monday, March 18, 2013

The expansion of the Panama Canal will affect the supply chain of businesses across the country, including those involved in Memphis industrial real estate.

The 48-mile Panama Canal connects the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean through the Caribbean Sea. The $5.2 billion expansion will allow bigger container ships through the canal, providing a more efficient way of moving a large number of containers.

10. Memphis, Nashville Airports Get Expedited Screens - Thursday, March 07, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) – The airports in Nashville and Memphis will soon offer the Transportation Security Administration's pre-check program.

According to TSA, the program allows passengers traveling on Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways to participate in expedited screening. Advantages include being able to leave on shoes, light outerwear and belts, not having to remove laptops from their cases and leaving liquid or gel bags in carry-ons.

11. American, US Airways Announce $11 Billion Merger - Friday, February 15, 2013

DALLAS (AP) – US Airways CEO Doug Parker has landed the big merger he sought for years. Now the soon-to-be CEO of the new American Airlines has to make it work.

Planes need painting. Frequent flier programs have to be combined. And the new airline will still be weak in Asia and need to win back business travelers who have been drifting away to other airlines.

12. Cox Expects Strong Year for Memphis Airport - Friday, January 25, 2013

As Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority President Larry Cox heads into the final 17 months leading up to his retirement in July 2014, he is hoping to cap off more than 40 years of service at Memphis International Airport with a big year.

13. Pinnacle to Emerge From Bankruptcy as Delta Subsidiary - Friday, January 04, 2013

MEMPHIS (AP) -- Pinnacle Airlines Corp. said Thursday that it reached agreements, including additional financing, that will allow it to emerge from bankruptcy protection as a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines Inc.

14. Delta Buys Stake in Virgin Atlantic, Holds Investor Day - Friday, December 14, 2012

On the heels of agreeing to buy a 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic from Singapore Airlines for $360 million on Tuesday, Delta Air Lines Inc. held its annual investor day conference on Wednesday, Dec. 12, in Atlanta and detailed the restructuring of its fleet, which will affect flights between Memphis and Birmingham.

15. Shaping Combat - Wednesday, November 14, 2012

In an unassuming building in Germantown is a company helping to shape the way combat pilots and ground crew work, and combat missions are flown the world over.

Inside that building, situated among aviation memorabilia and artifacts, is Alan Mullen, former Navy pilot assigned to the U.S.S. Nimitz and TOPGUN instructor, and the founder of Crew Training International.

16. US Airways Posts Record Third-Quarter Profit - Thursday, October 25, 2012

DALLAS (AP) — US Airways turned in a strong performance during a three-month stretch that covers much of the peak summer vacation season.

Net income for the third quarter was a record $245 million, or $1.24 per share, compared with $76 million, or 41 cents per share, a year earlier, the airline said Wednesday.

17. Delta Third-Quarter Profit Surges on Fuel Contract Gains - Wednesday, October 24, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) — Delta Air Lines said Wednesday that its third-quarter profit nearly doubled mostly due to the increasing value of its fuel contracts.

The world's second-largest airline earned $1.05 billion, or $1.23 per share, compared with $549 million, or 65 cents, a year earlier. Excluding one-time items, it earned $768 million or 90 cents — just shy of Wall Street expectations of 91 cents.

18. Airlines Set Bag Fee Record in First Half of Year - Wednesday, September 26, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – U.S. airlines collected more than $1.7 billion in baggage fees during the first half of the year, the largest amount ever collected in that six-month period.

Delta Air Lines Inc. once again claimed the title as the airline collecting the most in baggage fees: nearly $430 million from January through June. The slightly larger United Airlines – part of United Continental Holdings Inc. – followed with $351 million in bag fees, according to a report from the Bureau of Transportation statistics released Tuesday.

19. American CEO Bashes US Airways; Calls it Desperate - Thursday, July 26, 2012

BOSTON (AP) – American Airlines CEO Tom Horton wants to set the record straight: It was he who approached US Airways CEO Doug Parker about the possibility of combining the two airlines, not the other way around.

20. More Airfare Increases on the Way - Tuesday, July 24, 2012

DALLAS (AP) – Get ready to spend more on travel. Airlines are raising ticket prices again after a long lull that coincided with falling fuel costs.

Over the weekend several big airlines matched United Airlines' increase in base fares of up to $10 per round trip within the U.S.

21. Consultant’s Advice For Memphis: Fly Delta - Tuesday, July 24, 2012

The advice seemed to take aim at the most tender part of the raw nerve running through the recent civic discussion about Delta Air Lines Inc.’s cuts in air service at Memphis International Airport and the higher fares that have come with the cuts.

22. MEM Reports 18.1 Pct. Drop in Passengers - Friday, July 20, 2012

Memphis International Airport saw an 18.1 percent drop in passengers for the fiscal year that ended June 30.

The total number of passengers for the fiscal year was 7.8 million compared to 9.6 million for the previous fiscal year.

23. Dutch Police Investigate Delta Sandwich Needles - Wednesday, July 18, 2012

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Police at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport have opened a criminal investigation into how needles got into turkey sandwiches served to passengers on Delta Air Lines flights from Amsterdam to the United States, a spokesman said Tuesday. The FBI also is investigating the incidents.

24. Pinnacle Preps for End of Colgan-United Service - Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Pinnacle Airlines Corp. is scheduled to end its regional flights for United Airlines and wind down its Colgan Air operations by Sept. 5, the Memphis-based company announced Tuesday, July 10.

25. Southwest Will Try Out Live TV on 5 Planes - Friday, June 29, 2012

DALLAS (AP) – Southwest Airlines plans to sell live television service on five planes and expand it to more aircraft by mid-July.

The airline said Thursday that it would offer seven sports and news channels for passengers to watch on their own devices.

26. AIRfair? - Monday, June 11, 2012

Two frequent-flyer businessmen booked side-by-side seats on Delta Air Lines flights from Minneapolis to St. Louis last month, with one of them getting charged a higher price than the other each time they tried booking it.

27. Pinnacle Will Close PinnPro Ground Div. - Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Pinnacle Airlines Corp. announced Tuesday, May 8, that it will wind down its PinnPro Professional Ground Services subsidiary “over the next several months,” leaving the company’s ground operations restructured and much smaller.

28. Pinnacle to Close PinnPro Ground Division - Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Pinnacle Airlines Corp. announced Tuesday, May 8, that it will wind down its PinnPro Professional Ground Services subsidiary “over the next several months,” leaving the company’s ground operations restructured and much smaller.

29. Seeking Friendlier Skies - Monday, April 30, 2012

Local business travelers are looking everywhere for relief from sky-high airfares.

Many are hopeful that once Southwest Airlines establishes a presence at Memphis International Airport beyond a few Memphis-Atlanta flights, increased competition will result in lower fares and more options for local travelers.

30. 450 Pinnacle Pilots Could Be Furloughed - Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. could put up to 450 pilots on unpaid furlough leave in the next year and a half.

31. 450 Pinnacle Pilots Could Be Furloughed - Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. could put up to 450 pilots on unpaid furlough leave in the next year and a half.

32. American Makes its Case Against Union Contracts - Tuesday, April 24, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – American Airlines argued before a federal bankruptcy judge Monday that its union contracts need to be changed to make the company financially stable.

The airline lost more than $10 billion in the decade leading up to its declaration of bankruptcy in November. During that same period most of its major rivals used the bankruptcy process to cut wages and benefits, which American says has left it saddled with higher labor costs.

33. US Airways Makes Deals With 3 AMR Unions - Monday, April 23, 2012

DALLAS (AP) – US Airways has struck deals with unions at American Airlines to win their support for a possible merger of the two airlines.

The unions are angry that American is trying to cut jobs and labor costs while under bankruptcy protection. They represent 55,000 pilots, flight attendants and ground workers at American, the nation's third-largest airline

34. Pinnacle Airlines CEO Menke Resigns - Friday, April 20, 2012

Sean Menke conceded earlier this year that the job of turning around Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. would be more difficult than he thought when he became CEO of the regional air carrier in July.

35. Menke Resigns as Pinnacle CEO - Thursday, April 19, 2012

Sean Menke conceded earlier this year that the job of turning around Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. would be more difficult than he thought when he became chief executive officer of the regional air carrier in July.

36. Cox Calls Southwest Arrival ‘Game-Changer’ - Thursday, April 19, 2012

Larry Cox did his best in the fight to keep Pinnacle Airlines Corp.’s headquarters near Memphis International Airport and avoid it moving to Downtown’s One Commerce Square.

37. Pinnacle's Chapter 11 Filing Could Mean Predictable Turnaround - Tuesday, April 10, 2012

As Pinnacle Airlines Corp. moves from restructuring to bankruptcy reorganization, an already complex corporate turnaround is about to get much more complex.

38. Pinnacle Bankruptcy to Bring Changes - Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. will end its Colgan Air subsidiary and stop flying regional flights for US Airways Inc. and United Air Lines Inc. by the end of the year.

39. Pinnacle Bankruptcy Points to Dramatic Change - Monday, April 02, 2012

Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. will end its Colgan Air subsidiary and stop flying regional flights for US Airways and United Air Lines by the end of the year.

40. American Airlines Seeks to Cancel Labor Contracts - Wednesday, March 28, 2012

DALLAS (AP) – American Airlines is asking a bankruptcy judge to break its union contracts and impose cost-cutting terms on workers.

American said it filed the request Tuesday in U.S. bankruptcy court in New York.

41. Pinnacle CFO Announces Resignation - Tuesday, March 06, 2012

The chief financial officer of Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. is resigning effective at the end of March, the company announced Monday, March 5.

42. American to Make More Room for Some Economy Seats - Friday, March 02, 2012

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – American Airlines plans to add a few roomier seats to its economy cabin and charge most passengers more for them.

Elite members of American's frequent-flier program and customers who buy full-fare coach tickets will get the perk for free, if the seats are available.

43. Seasonal Focus at Root of Flight Reduction - Friday, March 02, 2012

Delta Air Lines Inc. executives quoted discount airline pioneer Freddie Laker last April when they talked about the market that was causing them the most problems as fuel prices soared.

44. Pressure Builds for Civilian Drone Flights at Home - Tuesday, February 28, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – Heads up: Drones are going mainstream.

Civilian cousins of the unmanned military aircraft that have tracked and killed terrorists in the Middle East and Asia are in demand by police departments, border patrols, power companies, news organizations and others wanting a bird's-eye view that's too impractical or dangerous for conventional planes or helicopters to get.

45. Pinnacle CEO: United, ALPA Negotiations Remain - Monday, February 27, 2012

The CEO of Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. has told employees that he and the regional air carrier’s leadership have completed their restructuring of the organization.

46. Pinnacle Making Strides In Comeback Effort - Friday, February 10, 2012

Pinnacle Airlines Corp. reached another important milestone this week in its comeback effort with another interim contract agreement, this time with one of the global air carriers the Memphis-based regional carrier works with.

47. Pinnacle Tweaks Terms of Purchase Deal - Thursday, February 09, 2012

An agreement reached between Memphis-based holding company Pinnacle Airlines Corp., its subsidiary Colgan Air Inc., Continental Airlines Inc. and United Air Lines Inc. tweaks the terms of a purchase deal between the parties – and hopefully will be one more step toward avoiding bankruptcy by Pinnacle.

48. Pinnacle Tweaks Terms of Purchase Deal - Wednesday, February 08, 2012

An agreement reached between Memphis-based holding company Pinnacle Airlines Corp., its subsidiary Colgan Air Inc., Continental Airlines Inc. and United Air Lines Inc. tweaks the terms of a purchase deal between the parties – and hopefully will be one more step toward avoiding bankruptcy by Pinnacle.

49. Madison Hotel Offers Frequent Flyer Miles - Monday, January 30, 2012

The Madison Hotel is now offering frequent flyer miles for a variety of airlines through the hotel’s Worldhotels affiliation.

Guests will be able to earn a reward of 500 miles per stay on qualifying rates with 19 of the world’s international airlines, including American Airlines Inc., Delta Air Lines Inc., US Airways Group Inc. and United Air Lines Inc.

50. History for Sale - Friday, January 20, 2012

The Memphis church where a young Johnny Cash hit the stage for his first performance is looking for a savior.

51. Delta Shares Up on Report of Interest in AMR - Friday, January 13, 2012

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – Shares of Delta Air Lines Inc. rose Thursday after a report that the world's second-biggest airline may try to buy American Airlines parent AMR Corp.

52. Ewing Signs New Lease In SE Memphis - Friday, January 13, 2012

Ewing Moving Service Inc. & Storage is relocating its operations in Southeast Memphis for better efficiencies and more office space.

53. Delta, Lufthansa to Hike Prices to Cover Emissions - Thursday, January 05, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Within days of new European rules on carbon emissions produced by passenger jets, two major airlines say they will raise fares.

Delta Air Lines Inc. began adding $6 per round trip to the price of tickets sold in the U.S. for travel to Europe. And Deutsche Lufthansa AG said it will raise prices but not right away.

54. Delta Announces Big LaGuardia Expansion - Monday, December 19, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Delta Air Lines Inc. is boosting its flying out of New York's LaGuardia airport, adding routes that target American Airlines and put it in a better position to compete against United.

55. Perl Addresses Local Airfare Concerns - Friday, December 16, 2011

Memphis has more passenger air service per capita than its population, said Arnold Perl, the chairman of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority board.

And most of the passengers going through Memphis International Airport – 70 percent – are not coming to or leaving Memphis as a destination. They are making connections to go somewhere else.

56. Pinnacle Airlines to Ask Creditors for Help - Thursday, December 08, 2011

MEMPHIS (AP) – Pinnacle Airlines Corp., which operates regional flights as Delta Connection, United Express and US Airways Express, said Thursday that it's trying to make deals with its major airline partners, creditors and employees to cut costs and reduce its debt.

57. Most American Airlines Fliers to See Little Impact - Wednesday, November 30, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – For most of the 240,000 passengers who fly American Airlines each day, the airline's bankruptcy filing should have little noticeable impact.

American continues to operate flights, honor tickets and take reservations. It says its frequent-flier program will be unaffected.

58. Pinnacle Posts Q3 Net Loss of $3.5M - Friday, November 04, 2011

Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. posted a net loss in the third quarter of $3.5 million with special items or one-time expenses, including a new, five-year labor agreement with bonuses for flight attendants and severance expenses for top executives.

59. US Airways, Delta Hike Fares by Up to $10 Per Round Trip - Friday, November 04, 2011

DALLAS (AP) – US Airways and Delta Air Lines Inc. are raising fares on many U.S. flights by up to $10 per round trip, and other airlines are tinkering with prices too.

60. Pinnacle Moves Mesaba’s HQ to Memphis - Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. took another step in a plan to consolidate its three distinct regional air carriers into two brand names this week with word that Mesaba Aviation Inc. will close its headquarters in Eagan, Minn.

61. Delta Expands Economy Comfort to Domestic Flights - Friday, October 21, 2011

ATLANTA (AP) – Delta Air Lines said on Thursday it will create a class of higher-end coach seats on its U.S. fleet, matching a service it already offers on the bigger planes that fly overseas.

62. Airlines Hike Fares for 1st Time Since Summer - Thursday, October 20, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Holiday travelers may want to lock in airfares now, because they're going up.

Major airlines are joining in the first widespread airfare increase since early August. The hike was initiated by Delta Air Lines Inc. late Tuesday when it raised fares by $4 to $10 on roundtrip flights across most of its U.S. routes, according to Rick Seaney of Farecompare.com. Soon after, United Continental Holdings Inc. matched the increases.

63. US Diplomats Tout Latin American Economies - Friday, September 30, 2011

Two United States ambassadors to Latin American countries and the U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission to Brazil are on tour in a recession-torn U.S. touting the booming Latin American economies to U.S. businesses large and small.

64. Airlines Begin Canceling Flights as Irene Nears - Friday, August 26, 2011

Airlines began to cancel flights and get planes out of the way as Hurricane Irene barreled toward the U.S. mainland on Thursday.

The storm will likely force hundreds of flights to be cancelled through this weekend and create delays that could ripple across the country.

65. Southwest Posts Q2 Profit of $161 Million - Friday, August 05, 2011

DALLAS (AP) – Southwest Airlines Co. set records for full planes, and higher fares boosted revenue as the summer vacation season kicked into high gear.

66. Govt to Test Risk-Based Airport Screening - Friday, July 15, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Transportation Security Administration said Thursday it will test a program to pre-screen a small group of select air travelers who volunteer more personal information about themselves so they can be vetted to get faster screening at airport checkpoints.

67. New Air Traffic Control System at Crossroads - Wednesday, July 06, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Aviation Administration is creating a new air traffic system that officials say will be as revolutionary for civil aviation as was the advent of radar six decades ago. But the program is at a crossroads.

68. Institute Life-Saver for Puerto Rican Patients - Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Puerto Rican patients in need of liver transplants are getting a new lease on life thanks to doctors at the Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute in Memphis – the same team that performed Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ liver transplant in 2009.

69. Delta, Alitalia, Air France to Cut Europe Flights - Friday, May 20, 2011

Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Alitalia will sharply reduce flights across the Atlantic starting this fall, after airlines added too much capacity to those routes just as fuel prices shot up.

The change will leave travelers between the U.S. and Europe with fewer choices. Delta began adding more trans-Atlantic flying toward the end of 2010. In November it announced new flights from Boston and Miami to London, as well as additional flights from New York to Paris and Seattle to Amsterdam, among others.

70. Conference Pits MEM At Center of Aviation World - Tuesday, April 12, 2011

For five years Memphis International Airport executives and other civic leaders have worked on developing the city’s aerotropolis – the concept of an airport serving as a region’s economic engine.

The idea will be as public as ever – at least here – Tuesday, the second day of the Airport Cities World Conference & Exhibition at The Peabody hotel. That’s when FedEx Corp. founder Frederick W. Smith and Delta Air Lines Inc. CEO Richard Anderson share the stage with University of North Carolina professor John Kasarda, the originator of the aerotropolis concept.

71. Pinnacle Airlines Readies for More Changes - Friday, February 25, 2011

2011 will be a year of more transition for Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp.

Not only will Pinnacle consolidate its headquarters at One Commerce Square in Downtown Memphis, but it will transition to a holding company for two regional air carriers instead of three.

72. Big Airlines Try to Raise Fares Again - Wednesday, February 23, 2011

DALLAS (AP) – Major U.S. airlines are trying to revive fare increases for high-end tickets after failing to impose bigger price increases last week.

The move comes as airlines worry about the prospect of higher jet fuel prices. Oil prices surged to their highest levels in more than two years Tuesday as violence in Libya raised fears that oil production could be threatened there or in other OPEC countries.

73. Airlines Rolling Back Latest Fare Increase - Friday, February 18, 2011

DALLAS (AP) – Major U.S. airlines are rolling back a fare increase of up to $120 per round trip on tickets favored by business travelers.

Delta Air Lines raised the fares Monday and other major airlines went along. But fare trackers say that US Airways had second thoughts and dropped the increase on Wednesday.

74. Delta, American Boost Some Air Fares by Up to $120 - Wednesday, February 16, 2011

DALLAS (AP) – Delta and American are raising the price of some tickets favored by business travelers up to $120 per round trip.

Fare experts said Delta started the increase on Monday and was matched by American.

75. US Airlines Make Money Again by Flying Less - Wednesday, January 26, 2011

DALLAS (AP) – After a decade of multibillion-dollar losses, U.S. airlines appear to be on course to prosper for years to come for a simple reason: They are flying less.

By grounding planes and eliminating flights, airlines have cut costs and pushed fares higher. As the global economy rebounds, travel demand is rising and planes are as full as they've been in years.

76. Pinnacle Subsidiaries See Mixed Performance in Dec. - Friday, January 14, 2011

Pinnacle Airlines Inc. saw 812,167 passengers in December, a 6.4 percent decline from 867,612 passengers in December 2009.

77. Delta's December Traffic Jumps 7.5 Percent - Friday, January 07, 2011

Delta Air Lines Inc.’s system traffic in December increased 2.4 percent compared to December 2009 on a 3.9 percent increase in capacity. Load factor decreased 1.1 points to 80.1 percent.

78. Airport Closes Books On Stellar 2010 - Wednesday, December 22, 2010

A challenging year in transportation proved to be a banner year for Memphis International Airport, home to shipping giant FedEx Corp. and a hub for Delta Air Lines Inc.

79. Pinnacle Performs Well in November - Thursday, December 09, 2010

Taking advantage of increased holiday travel, Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. saw solid passenger activity for its three subsidiaries in November, the company announced Tuesday.

80. Pinnacle Reports $9.4M Profit in Q3 - Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Pinnacle Airlines Corp. on Tuesday reported a net income of $9.4 million during the third quarter excluding special items, a 29 percent increase from the same quarter a year ago.

81. United, Continental Complete Combination - Monday, October 04, 2010

United and Continental closed the deal on Friday that will create the world's biggest airline. The new carrier aims to lure business fliers who want to travel overseas while keeping fares competitive with discount carriers in the U.S.

82. Continental Cuts Labor Deal With Flight Attendants - Friday, October 01, 2010

HOUSTON (AP) – Continental Airlines says it has a labor-contract deal with its flight attendants just ahead of combining with United Airlines to form the world's biggest airline.

Continental said Thursday it reached a tentative contract agreement with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, which represents about 9,300 flight attendants at the Houston company.

83. Pinnacle Airline’s Q2 Net Income Dips - Wednesday, August 04, 2010

Pinnacle Airlines Corp. saw second quarter earnings drop from the same period a year ago, but the Memphis-based parent of three regional airlines remained profitable, the company announced Tuesday morning.

84. Delta Posts $467M Profit In 2nd Quarter - Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Delta Air Lines Inc. reported its largest quarterly profit in a decade Monday but investors dumped its shares as sales didn’t meet expectations and the carrier gave a cautious outlook amid economic uncertainty.

85. Pinnacle Buys Mesaba; Solidifies Delta Connection - Friday, July 02, 2010

Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. announced Thursday it’s scooped up Mesaba Aviation Inc. from Delta Air Lines in an acquisition that solidifies the Memphis air passenger carrier’s standing as one of the nation’s foremost independent regional airline companies.

86. Pinnacle Buys Mesaba; Solidifies Delta Connection - Thursday, July 01, 2010

Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp. announced Thursday it’s scooped up Mesaba Aviation Inc. from Delta Air Lines in an acquisition that solidifies the Memphis air passenger carrier’s standing as one of the nation’s foremost independent regional airline companies.

87. United Air In $3B-Plus Stock Deal For Continental - Tuesday, May 04, 2010

United Airlines has agreed to buy Continental in a $3 billion-plus deal that would create the world’s largest carrier.

The new United would surpass Delta Air Lines in size, which should help it attract more high-fare business travelers. It will fly to 370 destinations in 59 countries.

88. Delta Reports $256 Million Q1 Loss, Sees Q2 Profit - Wednesday, April 21, 2010

ATLANTA (AP) – Delta Air Lines Inc. blamed heavy winter storms and one-time expenses for propelling it to a $256 million loss during the first three months of the year, though it said Tuesday it expects a solidly profitable second quarter as the peak summer season ramps up.

89. Pinnacle Airlines Strikes Deal With Steelworkers - Tuesday, April 06, 2010

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Pinnacle Airlines Inc. has reached a tentative deal with the labor union representing 930 ground operations workers, its corporate parent announced Friday.

90. United Airlines Sees Higher Q1 Passenger Revenue - Thursday, March 18, 2010

NEW YORK (AP) - United Airlines said Wednesday it expects a key revenue metric to rise 16 to 17 percent in the first quarter from a year ago.

In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Chicago-based airline said it expects consolidated passenger unit revenue per available seat mile between $11.44 and $11.54. The key metric gauges how much money the airline makes for every mile it flies a paying passenger.

91. Japan Airlines Rejects Delta, Stays With American - Wednesday, February 10, 2010

TOKYO (AP) – Japan Airlines, wooed for months by Delta Air Lines with promises of cash and global reach, spurned the world's biggest carrier and opted to keep its alliance with American Airlines.

92. Nonstop to Toronto - Thursday, January 28, 2010

As carriers reduce capacity to cope with shrinking demand for air travel, Air Canada is beefing up its service by entering seven U.S. markets – including Memphis.

The Montreal-based airline is adding twice-daily, nonstop, year-round flights between Memphis and Toronto, the company announced Wednesday.

93. Air Canada Adds Memphis to Toronto Flights - Wednesday, January 27, 2010

As carriers reduce capacity to cope with shrinking demand for air travel, Air Canada is beefing up its service by entering seven U.S. markets – including Memphis.

The Montreal-based airline is adding twice-daily, nonstop, year-round flights between Memphis and Toronto, the company announced Wednesday.

94. Air Canada Adds Memphis to Toronto Flights - Wednesday, January 27, 2010

As carriers reduce capacity to cope with shrinking demand for air travel, Air Canada is beefing up its service by entering seven U.S. markets – including Memphis.

The Montreal-based airline is adding twice-daily, nonstop, year-round flights between Memphis and Toronto, the company announced Wednesday.

95. American Proposes JAL as Exclusive NE Asia Partner - Thursday, December 17, 2009

ATLANTA (AP) - American Airlines has proposed making JAL its exclusive northeast Asian partner to keep it from Delta's clutches.

American Chief Executive Gerard Arpey said Wednesday he told Japan Airlines that American will not compete for connecting passengers to other points in northeast Asia if the Japanese carrier remains American's partner in the oneworld alliance.

96. Delta Sees Brighter Revenue Environment Ahead - Thursday, December 10, 2009

ATLANTA (AP) – Delta Air Lines Inc. expects the improving revenue environment to continue in the months ahead, though sales of premium seats remain pressured.

97. Tunica's New Cash Crop? - Monday, December 07, 2009

When Xiaolin “Charles” Wang was introduced at an October press conference announcing plans to build a $1 billion hybrid automotive plant in Tunica County, he was described by the emcee as a man who “dreams big and drives fast.”

98. American, Partners Offer $1.1B to Japan Airlines - Friday, December 04, 2009

TOKYO (AP) - American Airlines upped the ante in the tug-of-war over Japan Airlines, vowing Thursday to lead a $1.1 billion investment in the struggling carrier to prevent it from falling into the orbit of rival Delta.

99. Out of Bounds - Monday, November 16, 2009

The August report from the NCAA calls him “student-athlete 1.” Everyone but the NCAA and the University of Memphis calls him Derrick Rose.

100. Taking Off - Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Aviators attain flight and control the movements of their aircraft by precisely balancing the forces of lift, thrust, drag and gravity. The people piloting the aerotropolis initiative – the promotion of Memphis’ economy focused on the airport, other transportation assets and the connectivity among them – are negotiating their own set of physics in hopes of becoming airborne.