Cuts May Be On The Way At American Airlines' Regional Operation

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Wednesday, union members met with executives to discuss cuts at American Eagle, the company's regional airline.

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More turbulent times for American Airlines' parent company, AMR.

Wednesday, union members met with executives to discuss cuts at American Eagle, the company's regional airline.

AMR says it plans to cut about 13 percent of American Eagle's operating costs. To save as many jobs as possible, the airline is proposing cuts to salaries, overtime, and vacations and holidays.

About 13,000 people work at American Eagle. The airline also plans to retire its current fleet and replace it with larger, more fuel efficient planes that can help it compete against other regional carriers.

At one point, AMR planned to spin off American Eagle, but that was scrapped when American Airlines filed for bankruptcy.

American Airlines announced a nearly 20 percent company-wide job cut last month, including 2,100 jobs here in Tulsa.

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