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American Airlines reaches union deal

American Airlines reaches union deal

7 May 2010 Airline News

American Airlines has reached a deal with union representatives in a dispute over pay and conditions for its mechanics. The deal will see workers receive a signing bonus of six per cent, followed by structural pay increases of three per cent in 2010, 1.5 per cent in 2011 and 1.5 per cent in 2012.

US Airways ends United Airlines merger talks

US Airways ends United Airlines merger talks

23 April 2010 Airline News

In what has been a turbulent week for aviation in the United States, US Airways has called off merger talks with United Airlines. American and Continental airlines both reported financial losses, while transportation secretary Ray LaHood also confirmed new limits to tarmac waiting times would come into force.

Branson lambastes “lazy” EU over BA-AA tie-up

Branson lambastes “lazy” EU over BA-AA tie-up

12 April 2010 Airline News

Virgin Atlantic boss Sir Richard Branson has labelled EU competition commissioners as “lazy” and “misguided” as he ramps up the campaign against the planned alliance between British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia. The multi-billionaire is calling on Brussels to block the venture and is threatening to mount legal action.

American Airlines and JetBlue Airways sign agreement to collaborate at Key East Coast Gateways

American Airlines and JetBlue Airways sign agreement to collaborate at Key East Coast Gateways

31 March 2010 Press Release Airline News

American Airlines and JetBlue Airways today announced an agreement for commercial collaboration that will offer JetBlue customers simple connections to American’s international flights from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Boston’s Logan International Airport, where JetBlue is the largest domestic airline, and offer American’s customers convenient nonstop domestic flight options on JetBlue from those markets.