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American Airlines Set To File Reorganization Plan

DALLAS (AP) — US Airways says American Airlines is about to spell out its plan for emerging from bankruptcy protection after the two companies merge. US Airways, whose CEO will run the combined company, said […]

CBS 11–2013/04/15

Two American Airlines ground crew workers stand under an airplane. (credit: Joshua Lott/Getty Images)

TWU Gets Pay Raise If AA & US Airways Merge

The largest union at American Airlines now has an agreement in place that will give members a nearly five-percent pay raise if American merges with U.S. Airways.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/01/28

American Airlines pilots protest in support of the Allied Pilots Association on October 31 outside Terminal D at DFW (Chuck Schechner/CBSDFW)

Union: American, US Airways Execs Meet With Pilots

Top leaders at American Airlines, US Airways, and their pilot unions are meeting to discuss a merger, one of the unions said. The Allied Pilots Association at American Airlines disclosed the meetings in a hotline message to members Wednesday.

2012/12/20

Pilots Board Sends AA Deal In Principle To 8,000 Members

The Allied Pilots Association board of directors voted late Friday morning to send its 8,000 members the deal in principle struck with American Airlines. The final count was 12-4 in favor of presenting the offer.

CBS 11–2012/11/16

Several American Airlines MD-80 aircrafts at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. (credit: Rick Gershon/Getty Images)

Union Head Says Delay In AMR Case Boosts Takeover

The head of the pilots’ union says the latest delay in American Airlines’ bankruptcy case increases the chances that the company will be taken over, presumably by US Airways.

2012/10/23

American Airlines Reports Good News

Despite recent negative headlines involving loose seats, flight delays and cancellations, the Fort Worth-based carrier says it made a $110 million profit in the third quarter.

CBS 11–2012/10/17

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American Ready To Renegotiate With Pilots

American Airlines officials say they want to resume contract negotiations with pilots, but the union wants a written invitation.

2012/09/24

American Airlines Announces New Destinations From LAX, Including Non Stop To Shanghai

Concerns Continue For American Airlines

American Airlines is doubling down on accusations that recent on-time performance issues are pilot related.

2012/09/20

AMR Expects About 4,400 Job Cuts, Warns 11,000

American Airlines is sending layoff warning notices to more than 11,000 employees although it expects job losses to be closer to 4,400.

2012/09/18

American Airlines flight attendants arrive for work. (credit: cott Olson/Getty Images)

Hundreds of AA Flight Attendants Taking Early Out

Flight attendants must apply by Thursday, and will receive $40,000 in cash. But they will give up all seniority, lose their company-subsidized health benefits, and can’t be rehired. More than 1400 flight attendants have signed up.

CBS 11–2012/09/14

American Airlines Cost Cutting Measures Begin

American Airlines sent a letter to employees Wednesday night, laying out the first changes for their employment as the company began the cost cutting needed to keep the bankrupt air carrier in the air.

CBS 11–2012/09/12

Mayor: Companies Interested In AA Maintenance Facility Space

Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price says don’t expect overgrown grass and empty lots at the site of the American Airlines maintenance base at Alliance Airport. The city has already heard from several companies interested in moving into the space.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/09/12