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American Airlines Awarded Just $1 In Decade Old Court Case
A legal case initially brought by US Airways and inherited by American Airlines after the merger of the two carriers in 2013 has resulted in the Dallas-based mega-carrier being awarded just a single dollar in damages by a US court, despite winning the case. Let's unravel the background of the legal action to discover why the airline's victory leaves it with little to celebrate. Background to the case Following a three-week trial, A US court jury has decided on a legal battle that has… (www.msn.com) さらに...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Southwest Airlines is Dallas-based. American Airlines is Fort Worth-based. There's a world of difference!!!!!
I was able to observe the case at fairly close proximity. Regardless of the sentiment of different people there was an important principal that will have long impact. The laws of this country are convoluted and in many cases inconsistent. The documentation was quite interesting as to the behaviour of the parties. AA won 2x.
The magic words here being…US Airways.
These Corporations staff hundreds of attorneys on their payrolls. This was likely something to keep them busy and just a waste of the court's time and why it lasted so long.
If I'm not mistaken, Sabre was founded by American Airlines and was used effectiveely against its competitors in the early 80s. It was sold off for cash and became a separate entity. Interesting to see American inherit the lawsuit.
That is correct saber was founde4d by American There was one competitor owed by United called Saber Eventually others followed.
In 1996 Saber founded Travelocity which was the first booking system available to the public. three years later Microsoft launched Expedia
In 2000 the major carriers got together and formed hotwire.A year later they added orbitz and kayak. Then came skyscanner. And in 2010 Microsoft launched Google Flights.
Travel agents used to make 10% and $1.00 for every boarding pass the printed. Sadly that is a thing of the past. Unless a travel agency adds a fee they make nothing on the booking. Remember this the next time you use your friendly travel agent.
In 1996 Saber founded Travelocity which was the first booking system available to the public. three years later Microsoft launched Expedia
In 2000 the major carriers got together and formed hotwire.A year later they added orbitz and kayak. Then came skyscanner. And in 2010 Microsoft launched Google Flights.
Travel agents used to make 10% and $1.00 for every boarding pass the printed. Sadly that is a thing of the past. Unless a travel agency adds a fee they make nothing on the booking. Remember this the next time you use your friendly travel agent.
It's spelled "SABRE"!!!!!
Dunder Mifflin is a part of Sabre.