A Texas International Airlines DC-9-15 sits at the gate at DFW in this photo from October of 1980. The airline was merged into Continental Airlines in 1982.
FAA officials are preparing to penalize American Airlines over wiring issues that forced the carrier to temporarily ground its entire fleet of MD-80 jets in 2008.
American Eagle, an affiliate of American Airlines, opened on Thursday its new terminal facilities at Miami International Airport which will offer increased service and convenience.