Mitchell Schnurman
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| |Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

Schnurman: American Airlines hopes cash is king, even in Japan

The idea of Japan Airlines seeking a rescue from an American carrier is foreign enough. Throw in a Texas buyout firm as a white knight, and the scenario seems unthinkable.

So is cash the king in any language? Read more

Shlachter, Nishimura & Baker

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

American Airlines, Clooney star in upcoming holiday movie

Imagine flying on American Airlines and your seatmate is George Clooney.

That is sort of the premise of a movie coming out this holiday season, Up in the Air, which showcases not only People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive of 2006, but also the Fort Worth-based carrier. Read more

The Savvy Consumer

| |Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

A little research and planning can help you get the best deals on Black Friday

Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is traditionally the biggest shopping day of the year, and with finances tight for many Americans, the deals will be more important this year than ever.

The holiday sales day has expanded beyond a single day, however. While 28 percent of Americans polled by Consumer Reports said they plan to shop on Nov. 27, an additional 29 percent plan to shop on the weekend after, as retailers push many of their sales beyond the one-day event. Read more