U.S. Airways is accused of refusing to let two young African American men into first class until they changed their clothes into more “appropriate attire.”

Merger talks between two large US airlines, United Airlines (UAL) and US Airways, have ended after the latter brought discussions to an end. US Airways said that after “careful consideration” its board of directors had decided to discontinue the talks. But it said that it still believed consolidation made sense in a “fragmented” airline industry. […]

Two of the biggest airlines in the United States – United and US Airways – are discussing a possible merger, reports say. The companies are said to have spent two weeks deep in talks but have not yet reached a deal. There have been a number of tie-ups between prominent airlines since their industry was […]

The Department of Transportation slapped US Airways with a $40,000 civil penalty Monday for violating price advertising rules. “When consumers shop for air travel, they have a right to know how much they will have to pay,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood in a statement. “We will continue to ensure that airlines comply with […]