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American Airlines Weather Alert: Tropical Storm Gustav (Red Orbit )

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:00:46 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines customers who will be traveling on flights to and from airports that are expected to be affected by Tropical Storm Gustav will have the option to make a change to their flights without fees.

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American Airlines unions plan joint approach to talks 11:46 AM CT (Dallas Morning News)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:46:00 GMT

“Airline executives have used the soaring cost of jet fuel as an excuse not to negotiate a deal we can live with,” APA president Lloyd Hill said. “But they wouldn’t bargain with any of us when oil was $70 a barrel. The problem isn’t high oil prices, the problem is our executives’ lack of integrity. American Airlines employees deserve better, and our unions will demand it.”

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American Airlines to furlough 105 flight attendant jobs at Logan (The Boston Business Journal)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:16:50 GMT

Struggling American Airlines sought to furlough about 105 flight attendants at Logan International Airport in an effort to cut costs, according to a filing with the state’s Department of Labor & Workforce released Friday. (AMR)

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American Airlines alliance faces EU probe (Dallas Morning News)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:34:00 GMT

BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) – The European Commission has opened an antitrust probe into a revenue-sharing deal between British Airways PLC, American Airlines and Spain's Iberia SA, a spokesman said Friday. EU spokesman Jonathan Todd said the investigation – to see whether the pact among the three airlines violates competition rules – had been opened by regulators and did not arise from any complaints...

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Europeans probe revenue-sharing deal between British Airways, American Airlines, Iberia (Star Tribune)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:18:11 GMT

The three airlines argue that their deal, which includes the fellow Oneworld alliance members Finnair and Royal Jordanian, would allow them to compete more effectively with other major airline alliances Star and SkyTeam, which already have antitrust immunity on trans-Atlantic flights.

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EU opens antitrust probe into BA, American Airlines, Iberia revenue sharing (Star Tribune)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:12:07 GMT

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American Airlines seeks delay in startup of nonstop service between Chicago and China (The Dallas Business Journal)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:39:30 GMT

American Airlines Inc. said Friday it has asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to allow the carrier to delay the startup of its nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Beijing, China, for another year. (AMR)

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CORRECTING and REPLACING Labor Day Brings New Solidarity and a Change of Strategy for American Airlines' Unions (The Earth Times Online Newspaper)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:23:41 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas - The contact information for David Roscow should read 703-276-2772 ext. 21 (sted 703-276-2722 ext. 21). The corrected release reads: LABOR DAY BRINGS NEW SOLIDARITY AND A CHANGE OF STRATEGY FOR AMERICAN AIRLINES

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American Airlines wants to delay new Chicago-Beijing route to 2010 (Dallas Morning News)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:07:00 GMT

American Airlines Inc. asked the federal government Friday to let it delay its route between Chicago and Beijing until April 2010, a year after it was scheduled to launch service. American blamed “extraordinary adverse market and operating conditions affecting the entire airline industry.” Other carriers who won the highly coveted China routes earlier this year have also sought permission to put off...

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American Airlines announces Hurricane Gustav Travel Policy (The Dallas Business Journal)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:06:36 GMT

American Airlines Inc. has posted information for travelers who may be impacted by the impending landing of Hurricane Gustav in the Gulf Coast. (AMR)

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American Airlines Puts Select Caribbean and Mexico Destinations on Sale for Travel Through Early December (PR News Wire )

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:57:00 GMT

Grab Your Stuff and Go FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- If you missed out on a getaway to the Caribbean or Mexico this summer, don't throw in the towel. Instead, grab the sun block, golf clubs, guidebook and anything else you'll need on a relaxing vacation trip and contact American Airlines immediately. American and its regional affiliate, American Eagle, have put select destinations...

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Discount Airfare: American Airlines’ sale on Mexican, Caribbean Flights (Cheapflights.com Flight News)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:46:38 GMT

American Airlines is offering sales on tickets to select destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean. Passengers must book tickets no later than September 12, and travel between September 2 and December 10. Travel is not valid November 22-30, and a...

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Discount Airfare: American Airlines' Sun and Fun Deals (Cheapflights.com Flight News)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:30:24 GMT

Despite, or perhaps, because of the weather that can beset the tropics this time of year, now’s prime time for deep discount airfares to the Caribbean and Mexico. They aren’t going to get any better than this. If you’re willing...

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Unions for American’s flight attendants, pilots and ground workers combine efforts (The Dallas Business Journal)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:45:28 GMT

The Allied Pilots Association, a union representing commercial airline pilots, released a statement Friday saying the APA is partnering with the Association of Professional Flight Attendants and the Transport Workers Union, which represents ground workers, to negotiate with American Airlines over new employment contracts. (AMR)

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European Commission to probe American Airline’s revenue sharing deal (The Dallas Business Journal)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:50:20 GMT

An agreement that American Airlines Inc. struck with British Airways and Spain’s Iberia airline is now the subject of a European Commission probe, The Associated Press said Friday. (AMR)

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A look at US airlines' domestic capacity cuts (San Fransisco Chronicle)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:58:02 GMT

AirTran Airways: Plans for capacity to fall 7 percent to 8 percent between September and December. Alaska Airlines: Its parent company has said the carrier's fourth-quarter mainline capacity will be cut by 5 percent compared with 2007. American Airlines:...

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European Union opens probe into 3 airline alliance (Miami Herald)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:21:00 GMT

The European Commission has opened an antitrust probe into a revenue-sharing deal between British Airways PLC, American Airlines and Spain's Iberia SA, a spokesman said Friday.

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E.U. opens probe into American-BA alliance (Market Watch)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:36:00 GMT

The European Competition Commission has opened an antitrust probe into a revenue-sharing joint venture between British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia.

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European Union opens probe into 3 airline alliance (The Washington Times)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:16:41 GMT

The European Commission has opened an antitrust probe into a revenue-sharing deal between British Airways PLC, American Airlines and Spain's Iberia SA, a spokesman said Friday.

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EU opens antitrust probe into airline alliance (Examiner)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:15:52 GMT

The European Commission has opened an antitrust probe into a revenue-sharing deal between British Airways PLC, American Airlines and Spain's Iberia SA, an EU official said Friday.

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