By the simple act of firing one of their own for keeping passengers alive, they have brought the wrath of an entire industry into an incident which wouldn't normally get a second look.
Imagine being a seasoned flier with hundreds of flights under your belt and then suddenly finding yourself onboard and terrified. It can, and does, happen.
Delta Air Lines, US Airways and TPG Capital are considering separate bids for American Airlines in bankruptcy court, according to a Wall Street Journal report published Thursday afternoon.
A medical plane carrying five people crashed in Lake Michigan on Friday morning, federal and local officials said. One victim was rescued, four remain missing.