American’s CEO says demand for travel still bright

Published July 8, 2014 7:04pm ET



FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The CEO of American Airlines says travel demand is still strong and he is not worried about airlines adding so many flights that they will drive down prices.

American Airlines Group Inc. CEO Doug Parker said Tuesday that airlines can charge profitable fares even as they add seats, which is different than in past years, when they were losing money.

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