Report: Delta Airlines, TPG Capital interested in bidding for Fort Worth-based AMR

AMR, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November, iss in the midst of restructuring its debt and cutting labor costs, which may make it more attractive to a potential buyer.

US Airways Shares Jump on Possible Bid From Delta

US Airways shares are higher on a report that Delta Airlines is considering buying the world's No. 5 airline, as the industry moves aggressively toward consolidation.

Report: Delta eyeing American Airlines parent

According to the Journal, Atlanta-based Delta and private equity firm TPG Capital are separately evaluating possible bids for Fort Worth, Texas-vased AMR Corp.

Delta Airlines Eyes AMR Corporation -- Industry Consolidation Needed

NEW YORK, NY-- - After struggled for most of 2011, analysts argue the Airline industry could be in for more difficulties this year. International Air Transport Association says that airlines are expected ...

Airlines report mixed Q4 earnings

Airlines have been cutting capacity to compensate for higher fuel prices, driving up fares. Some are still struggling to boost revenue.

Delta shares up on report of interest in AMR

Delta shares up on report of interest in AMR By DAVID KOENIG The Associated Press Published Jan 12, 2012 05:54PM MDT Shares of Delta Air Lines Inc., the world’s second-biggest airline, rose Thursday after a report that it may try to buy American Airlines parent AMR Corp. The Wall Street Journal said Delta, US Airways Group Inc. and buyout firm TPG Capital were separately looking at AMR, which is ...