Aug 27th, 2008 · Political pundits live for the Democratic and Republican presidential nominating conventions. NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik has been surfing the television airways and reports on what the political analysts are saying about the Democratic National Convention going on in Denver. He finds viewers aren't always getting an independent assessment of events.
Aug 4th, 2008 · Steve Inskeep has this morning's business news.
Aug 1st, 2008 · Deborah Amos has today's Last Word in business.
May 30th, 2008 · Silverjet, the business class airline, suspended operations today. United Airlines and U.S. Airways have suspended merger talks due to labor concerns. British Airways raised its fuel surcharge for the second time in a month. Marketplace's Amy Scott talks with host Alex Chadwick about turmoil in the airline industry and what it means for consumers.
Aug 1st, 2007 · British Airways Plc has to shell out $300 million to the USA for involvement in fixing prices of fuel surcharges. The Justice Department levied the fine after British Airways admitted to colluding on how much extra to charge on passenger and cargo flights, to cover fuel costs.
Jan 30th, 2007 · Why does US Airways want so badly to acquire Delta Air Lines? The stakes have been raised twice, but it's questionable whether another big merger in the industry would win federal approval.
Jan 29th, 2007 · US Airways is prepared to up the ante in its bid for Delta Air Lines. The Wall Street Journal says the $10.8 billion bid is aimed at Delta's creditors, who have remained unimpressed with previous offers.
Jan 24th, 2007 · Congress is looking into the issue of consolidation in the airline industry. U.S. Airways recently sweetened its bid to acquire Delta, which is in bankruptcy. Delta has said it wants to remain independent and that a merger would lead to job losses and higher ticket prices in some cities. Delta's creditors will decide whether to accept a buyout or let Delta emerge from bankruptcy as an independent company.