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American Airlines, US Airways Name Post-Merger Leadership

The new American Airlines will have more top executives from US Airways than from the current American. More>>

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American Airlines Workers To Vote On Joining Teamsters

The union affiliation of American Airlines mechanics and other workers will go up for a vote after a pro-Teamster faction filed for an election Tuesday. More>>

Feds Balk At Proposed $20 Million Severance For American Airlines CEO

The merger with US Airways calls for Tom Horton to lose his job and become chairman. Friday, the Justice Department said $20 million is too high and should be rejected. More>>

Two Unions Agree To Share Workers At 'New' American Airlines

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The IAM and the TWU have agreed to jointly represent nearly 30,000 ground workers at the "new" American Airlines following the merger of American Airlines and US Airways. More>>

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Analysts: American-US Airways Merger Could Mean Higher Ticket Prices
Analysts: American-US Airways Merger Could Mean Higher Ticket Prices
Consumer groups say the merger of American and US Airways will cut back on competition and many fear it will lead to higher ticket prices.More >>
Consumer groups say the merger of American and US Airways will cut back on competition and many fear it will lead to higher ticket prices.More >>
American Airlines, US Airways Unveil $11 Billion Merger
American Airlines, US Airways Unveil $11 Billion Merger
The CEO's of American Airlines and US Airways stated at a news conference Thursday morning the two airlines will remain separate companies until the merger closes in the third quarter.More >>
The CEO's of American Airlines and US Airways stated at a news conference Thursday morning the two airlines will remain separate companies until the merger closes in the third quarter.More >>
Little Overlap In American, US Airways Routes
Little Overlap In American, US Airways Routes
In the jigsaw puzzle of airline routes, American Airlines and US Airways are two pieces that fit together almost perfectly.More >>
In the jigsaw puzzle of airline routes, American Airlines and US Airways are two pieces that fit together almost perfectly.More >>
What An American-US Airways Merger Means For Travelers
What An American-US Airways Merger Means For Travelers
When the American Airlines and US Airways finally do merge, here's what passengers can expect.More >>
When the American Airlines and US Airways finally do merge, here's what passengers can expect.More >>
Tulsa Leaders React To American-US Airways Merger Announcement
Tulsa Leaders React To American-US Airways Merger Announcement
Tulsa's Mayor and the Metro Chamber issued statements early Thursday on the $11-billion merger of American Airlines and US Airways.More >>
Tulsa's Mayor and the Metro Chamber issued statements early Thursday on the $11-billion merger of American Airlines and US Airways.More >>
American-US Airways Merger To Create World's Biggest Airline
American-US Airways Merger To Create World's Biggest Airline
American Airlines and US Airways will merge and create the world's biggest airline. The boards of both companies approved the merger late Wednesday, according to three people close to the situation.More >>
American Airlines and US Airways will merge and create the world's biggest airline. The boards of both companies approved the merger late Wednesday, according to three people close to the situation.More >>
Sources: American And US Airways Boards Set To Decide On Merger
Sources: American And US Airways Boards Set To Decide On Merger
A source in Tulsa says a meeting is scheduled Thursday at American Airlines' maintenance base in Tulsa, and US Airways representatives are supposed to be in attendance.More >>
A source in Tulsa says a meeting is scheduled Thursday at American Airlines' maintenance base in Tulsa, and US Airways representatives are supposed to be in attendance.More >>
Sources: AMR, US Airways Delay Meeting On Merger
Sources: AMR, US Airways Delay Meeting On Merger
The boards of American Airlines parent AMR Corp. and US Airways have pushed back meetings to consider final plans for their merger, Associated Press sources say.More >>
The boards of American Airlines parent AMR Corp. and US Airways have pushed back meetings to consider final plans for their merger, Associated Press sources say.More >>
Sources: American Airlines, US Airways On Verge Of Merging
Sources: American Airlines, US Airways On Verge Of Merging
American Airlines could be merging with US Airways as early as Monday, February 11th.More >>
American Airlines could be merging with US Airways as early as Monday, February 11th.More >>
American Airlines Asks Bankruptcy Judge For More Time
American Airlines Asks Bankruptcy Judge For More Time
AMR, the parent of American Airlines, has asked a bankruptcy judge for another extension to file a plan to exit bankruptcy.More >>
AMR, the parent of American Airlines, has asked a bankruptcy judge for another extension to file a plan to exit bankruptcy.More >>
Union: Ground Workers To Get Raises If American Merges With US Airways
Union: Ground Workers To Get Raises If American Merges With US Airways
If American Airlines merges with U.S. Airways, more than 20,000 American union workers would get raises, according to a union leader. More >>
If American Airlines merges with U.S. Airways, more than 20,000 American union workers would get raises, according to a union leader. More >>
American Airlines Debuts New Look At Tulsa Maintenance Base
American Airlines Debuts New Look At Tulsa Maintenance Base
American Airlines is bringing its new look to Tulsa Tuesday morning on a Boeing 737-800.More >>
American Airlines is bringing its new look to Tulsa Tuesday morning on a Boeing 737-800.More >>
Thousands Apply For American Airlines Job Openings
Thousands Apply For American Airlines Job Openings
American Airlines announced in October it was hiring 1,500 new flight attendants. Twenty thousand applicants responded, so many that American stopped taking resumes after eight days.More >>
American Airlines announced in October it was hiring 1,500 new flight attendants. Twenty thousand applicants responded, so many that American stopped taking resumes after eight days.More >>
American Airlines: 43 Tulsa Workers Will Soon Be Laid Off
American Airlines: 43 Tulsa Workers Will Soon Be Laid Off
An American spokesperson contacted News On 6 Friday night, saying 43 positions are going away. Mechanics make up the largest portion of the planned lay-offs.More >>
An American spokesperson contacted News On 6 Friday night, saying 43 positions are going away. Mechanics make up the largest portion of the planned lay-offs.More >>
American Airlines Rolls Out New Fare Structure
American Airlines Rolls Out New Fare Structure
American will charge $68 or $88 more per round trip for economy-class passengers who want a ticket that lets them check baggage or change the reservation later without getting hit by another fee.More >>
American will charge $68 or $88 more per round trip for economy-class passengers who want a ticket that lets them check baggage or change the reservation later without getting hit by another fee.More >>
American Airlines CEO Says Company's Turnaround Nearly Done
American Airlines CEO Says Company's 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 Airways.More >>
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 Airways.More >>
American Airlines Closer To Merger With US Airways
American Airlines Closer To Merger With US Airways
The airline says a new pilots' contract opens the door for a merger with US Airways.More >>
The airline says a new pilots' contract opens the door for a merger with US Airways.More >>
Over 250 Former American Airlines Workers In Tulsa Eligible For Help
Over 250 Former American Airlines Workers In Tulsa Eligible For Help
Workers laid off from American Airlines in Tulsa have been ruled eligible for the Trade Readjustment Assistance program by the U.S. Department of Labor. More >>
Workers laid off from American Airlines in Tulsa have been ruled eligible for the Trade Readjustment Assistance program by the U.S. Department of Labor. More >>
Computer Problems Delay Reveal Of Exact Number Of American Airlines Layoffs
Computer Problems Delay Reveal Of Exact Number Of American Airlines Layoffs
The Transport Workers Union says the latest number of layoffs at the Tulsa base won't be known for several days, in part because of computer problems at other stations in the American Airlines system. More >>
The Transport Workers Union says the latest number of layoffs at the Tulsa base won't be known for several days, in part because of computer problems at other stations in the American Airlines system. More >>
American Airlines Extends Deadline For Early Out Decisions
American Airlines Extends Deadline For Early Out Decisions
Mechanics and fleet service workers affected by the first round of layoffs had until 10 a.m. Friday to accept or decline the airline's "early out" offer.More >>
Mechanics and fleet service workers affected by the first round of layoffs had until 10 a.m. Friday to accept or decline the airline's "early out" offer.More >>
American Airlines Reaches Agreement With Pilots Union Over New Contract
American Airlines Reaches Agreement With Pilots Union Over New Contract
The union's board must still sign off on the deal and present it to pilots for a ratification vote. That could happen as soon as three weeks from now.More >>
The union's board must still sign off on the deal and present it to pilots for a ratification vote. That could happen as soon as three weeks from now.More >>
Buyouts Reduce Layoffs At American Airlines
Buyouts Reduce Layoffs At American Airlines
American officials said Friday that the airline will furlough as few as 290 mechanics and parts clerks company-wide. More >>
American officials said Friday that the airline will furlough as few as 290 mechanics and parts clerks company-wide. More >>
CEO: American Airlines Plans To Hire 2,500 New Pilots
CEO: American Airlines Plans To Hire 2,500 New 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.More >>
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.More >>
US Airways Reports Record Third Quarter Profits
US Airways Reports Record Third Quarter Profits
The results are especially important to US Airways Group as it pursues a merger with American Airlines.More >>
The results are especially important to US Airways Group as it pursues a merger with American Airlines.More >>
American Airlines Will Repair More Planes To Prevent Seats Becoming Loose
American Airlines Will Repair More Planes To Prevent Seats Becoming Loose
Workers will add a back-up locking device to seats in most of its Boeing 767 planes, which are used on international routes.More >>
Workers will add a back-up locking device to seats in most of its Boeing 767 planes, which are used on international routes.More >>
American Airlines CEO Acknowledges Rough Few Weeks
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.More >>
American Airlines' CEO acknowledges that passengers have had a rough few weeks on the airline but says the carrier is working through its issues.More >>
American Airlines Says Spilled Drinks, Age Caused Loose Seats
American Airlines Says Spilled Drinks, Age Caused Loose Seats
Engineers now say a tiny pin that holds the seats to the floor got gummed up, from years of wear, tear, and spills.More >>
Engineers now say a tiny pin that holds the seats to the floor got gummed up, from years of wear, tear, and spills.More >>
Number Of Tulsa American Airlines Workers To Lose Jobs: 140
Number Of Tulsa American Airlines Workers To Lose Jobs: 140
The number of American Airlines employees in Tulsa who will be laid off has shrunk dramatically, because hundreds of the workers have accepted offers to leave voluntarily.More >>
The number of American Airlines employees in Tulsa who will be laid off has shrunk dramatically, because hundreds of the workers have accepted offers to leave voluntarily.More >>
Final Tulsa American Airlines Layoff Numbers Set For Release Friday
Final Tulsa American Airlines Layoff Numbers Set For Release Friday
We are expecting to see final numbers of how many Tulsa workers could be laid off from American Airlines' maintenance base Friday morning.More >>
We are expecting to see final numbers of how many Tulsa workers could be laid off from American Airlines' maintenance base Friday morning.More >>
American Airlines Mechanics Install Extra Locking Devices On Jetliner Seats
American Airlines Mechanics Install Extra Locking Devices On Jetliner Seats
Mechanics will install additional locking devices to the 48 planes under scrutiny.More >>
Mechanics will install additional locking devices to the 48 planes under scrutiny.More >>

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