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AMR board to study merger option
Directors of American Airlines' parent company likely won't make a decision when they meet Wednesday to consider a possible merger with US Airways, ...
American's CEO says airline turnaround nearly done
American Airlines CEO Thomas Horton suggests that his management team has earned the right to keep leading the company even if it merges with US ...
Pilots approve new contract with American Airlines
American Airlines is closer to exiting from bankruptcy and possibly merging with US Airways after its pilots approved a new labor contract. With the ...
American, US Airways make pitches to AMR creditors
The CEO of American Airlines parent AMR Corp. says that if his airline merges with US Airways, AMR creditors should get most of the new airline's ...
American plans to hire 2,500 pilots
The CEO of American Airlines said the company expects to hire 2,500 pilots over the next five years as it ramps up international flights. "The new ...
American puts up 'help wanted' sign after buyouts
Wanted: A few good recruits to serve coffee and help combat terrorism at 30,000 feet. American Airlines said Wednesday that it will post job openings ...
American Airlines stumbles on path to recovery
Just weeks ago, American Airlines was working its way through bankruptcy court, on schedule for one of the fastest turnarounds in aviation history.
American Airlines CEO acknowledges rough few weeks
American Airlines' CEO acknowledges that passengers have had a rough few weeks on the airline but says the carrier is working through its issues.
AA and unions agree to resume contract talks
American Airlines and its pilots' union have agreed to resume stalled contract negotiations. The union also said Tuesday that it will delay releasing ...
Bankruptcy judge OKs 3 American Air labor deals
American Airlines will reduce retirement benefits and ease restrictions on outsourcing of flying to other airlines as it attempts a turnaround under ...
American, US Airways one step closer to merger
American Airlines and US Airways are one step closer to a potential merger. The companies said Friday they have started confidential merger talks.
Pilots at American Airlines plan strike vote
Pilots for American Airlines and US Airways are talking about terms for a possible labor deal if the two airlines merge. Both groups of pilots would ...