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American Airlines bankruptcy could void union contracts
by
Bill Zeeble
Mar 26, 2012
The parent company of American Airlines wants more concessions from unions, or it'll push to cancel existing labor contracts.
American Airlines employees hurt by bankruptcy
Mar 8, 2012
American Airlines floated the idea of eliminating pension programs for workers to help its financial situation. But now the airline is backing away from that idea.
Latest bankruptcy news: American Airlines, Kodak
by
Kai Ryssdal
Feb 1, 2012
The two struggling companies reveal more cuts.
Delta and American Airlines could merge
by
Bob Moon
Jan 13, 2012
A possible merger of Delta and American could bring higher ticket prices, a tough fight for competitors and more convenience for business travelers.
Flight attendants want Baldwin apology
by
Kai Ryssdal
Dec 13, 2011
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants says it wants Alec Baldwin's show, "30 Rock," banned from in-flight entertainment unless he issues an apology.
PODCAST: Cameron in the doghouse, a dent in the debt
by
Mary Dooe
Dec 12, 2011
Questions are being raised as to the economic future of England and the rest of Europe following Friday's summit. Demand for larger pickups is up, and Ford is discontinuing its Ranger line of smaller trucks. More and more young people are taking on full-time jobs as yoga instructors.
American Airlines could hand off pensions
Dec 12, 2011
It looks like the bankrupt airline could hand over employee pensions to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. The PBGC's Josh Gotbaum talks about what would happen.
For public good, not for profit.
This week: American Airlines restructuring, job numbers
Dec 2, 2011
We talk with Washington reporter Nancy Marshall-Genzer about the top stories from this week.
American Airlines files for bankruptcy
Nov 29, 2011
The struggling airline has declared bankruptcy after a poor third quarter, but it says it will keep its scheduled flights running.
PODCAST: American Airlines takes a nosedive
by
Mary Dooe
Nov 29, 2011
What would a doomsday scenario in Europe look like? The Occupy movement has led protesters to take over a UBS building in London's financial district. In China, the government has put a ban on advertisements during primetime TV shows. And American Airlines flies towards... bankruptcy.