Over 20,000 people want to become an American Airlines flight attendant
The massive amount of applicants likely points more to the state of the economy than the allure of working for a still-bankrupt airline.
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Loose seats amplify maintenance issues as American pilots continue to picket for contracts
Other stories have pointed out clearly what the real challenge is here: The pilots don't trust management and management is attempting to wring more concessions out of the pilots. It's a recipe for nothing getting done.
American Airlines’ pilots could walk away with 13.5% of the company
American will get what it wants now -- big reductions in costs and flexibility on scheduling and routes -- in exchange for giving up a chunk of the company to a group of its most dedicated employees.
American Airlines mechanics and clerks union to vote on slightly improved contract
The contract, while better, still includes layoffs of both mechanics and clerks. The thousands who will lose jobs are likely not soothed by the news of the multi-million dollar bonuses execs will receive even if they only half-succeed transforming the carrier.