The CEO of American Airlines opens up about a possible merger. In an interview with the Associated Press Monday, Thomas Horton says American is nearly finished with a bankruptcy turn around. Horton
American Airlines and American Eagle have already canceled almost 300 flights this week due to a high number of pilots calling in sick and an increase in maintenance reports filed by crews.
American Airlines and American Eagle have already canceled almost 300 flights this week due to a high number of pilots calling in sick and an increase in maintenance reports filed by crews.
There have been reports that 850 to nearly 1,000 people will lose their Tulsa jobs at American Airlines.
There have been reports that 850 to nearly 1,000 people will lose their Tulsa jobs at American Airlines. "Neither one of those numbers are correct," said Transport Workers Union Chair of Maintenance John Hewitt. The company won't confirm them either even though at least one report claims company officials are behind them.
Tuesday, August 7 2012 7:46 PM EDT2012-08-07 23:46:23 GMT
Contract voting ends at midnight for transport workers at American Airlines.Union members are considering American's second "best and final offer".The company filed for bankruptcy last November, demanding
Contract voting ends at midnight for transport workers at American Airlines.Union members are considering American's second "best and final offer".The company filed for bankruptcy last November, demanding
Wednesday, July 11 2012 12:18 PM EDT2012-07-11 16:18:51 GMT
The Transport Workers Union has reached a tentative agreement with American Airlines. AA filed for Chapter 11 last year. Since then, the company has presented options to the workers to keep layoffs down The
The Transport Workers Union has reached a tentative agreement with American Airlines.
Monday, July 9 2012 8:03 PM EDT2012-07-10 00:03:23 GMT
Can't put down your iPhone or Blackberry ... even though you're off the clock? You're not alone. Americans put in a month and a half of overtime a year by answering calls and e-mails after hours. That's
Can't put down your iPhone or Blackberry ... even though you're off the clock? You're not alone. Americans put in a month and a half of overtime a year by answering calls and e-mails after hours. That's
Saturday, April 21 2012 4:19 PM EDT2012-04-21 20:19:29 GMT
U.S. Airways wants to takeover American Airlines -- and they've got the backing of the bankrupt airline's unions. U.S. Airways worked out deals with three labor unions at American, who have agreed to
U.S. Airways wants to takeover American Airlines -- and they've got the backing of the bankrupt airline's unions for the bid.
Tuesday, March 27 2012 4:52 PM EDT2012-03-27 20:52:15 GMT
American Airlines has asked a bankruptcy judge to cancel its union contracts in its ongoing efforts to restructure. American filed the request in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York, Tuesday.
Thursday, March 22 2012 3:44 PM EDT2012-03-22 19:44:51 GMT
The American Airlines saga continues -- now, the company says it will file a motion to reject the collective bargaining agreement as soon as next week if a consensual agreement isn't reach soon.
Monday, February 27 2012 12:32 PM EST2012-02-27 17:32:39 GMT
Tulsa's Channel 8 has learned that the layoffs looming for Tulsa's American Airlines maintenance base will be worse than the airline's parent company initially estimated.
Wednesday, February 15 2012 11:29 PM EST2012-02-16 04:29:49 GMT
The union representing thousands of airline mechanics says it has presented plans to American Airlines that would help avoid layoffs while at the same time saving money for the company.
Thursday, February 2 2012 11:01 PM EST2012-02-03 04:01:05 GMT
It's too soon to tell how A-M-R, American's parent company will emerge from bankruptcy, but its fairly common that jobs will be lost at the Tulsa maintenance facility which employs more than seven thousand people. Green country residents have passed the plate before to help improve the airlines future here. Could voters be asked to do it again?
Thursday, February 2 2012 4:48 PM EST2012-02-02 21:48:17 GMT
With the loss of jobs coming to Tulsa, many families are worried about the future. The Tulsa Chamber says they are doing their part to get more jobs here for these workers and have received dozens of calls
Wednesday, February 1 2012 11:00 PM EST2012-02-02 04:00:32 GMT
The news of possible thousands of layoffs made employees and their families into panic mode. As of right now around 2,000 jobs may be lost at the Tulsa American Airlines facility.
Wednesday, February 1 2012 5:54 PM EST2012-02-01 22:54:15 GMT
Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin says American Airlines' announcement that it will cut thousands of jobs is unfortunate, but that the airline will continue to have a large presence in Oklahoma, and specifically Tulsa.
Wednesday, February 1 2012 4:03 PM EST2012-02-01 21:03:56 GMT
AMR Corp, the parent company of American Airlines, has laid out its plan and it means 13-thousand fewer employees, including 46-hundred mechanics and related workers.
Tuesday, January 31 2012 4:29 PM EST2012-01-31 21:29:42 GMT
The federal pension-insurance agency is increasing pressure on American Airlines to save its retirement plans instead of dumping its pension obligations.
Monday, January 30 2012 6:42 PM EST2012-01-30 23:42:46 GMT
TODAY'S BATTLE TO KEEP AMERICAN AIRLINES JOBS IN TULSA "TAKES OFF" ON THE INTERNET.
Union reps along with city and state leaders announce a new website called I support American jobs dot com.
Leaders hope thousands of American Airlines employees can keep their jobs. Today's announcement came from the Transport Workers Union Local 514. It's an effort to support both American Airlines and American jobs.
Thursday, January 19 2012 2:27 PM EST2012-01-19 19:27:24 GMT
Today, Congressman John Sullivan sent the following letter to United States Trustee Brian Masumoto, who is overseeing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings for American Airlines parent company, AMR Corporation.
Tuesday, November 29 2011 6:03 PM EST2011-11-29 23:03:52 GMT
American Airlines' largest maintenance base is in Tulsa and is one of the area's largest employers with more than seven-thousand workers. But, there are also a number of other local businesses that depend on the airline for contract work or other business.
Tuesday, November 29 2011 7:56 AM EST2011-11-29 12:56:53 GMT
American Airlines' parent company is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it seeks to unload massive debt built up by years of accelerating jet fuel prices and labor struggles.
Wednesday, September 14 2011 2:38 PM EDT2011-09-14 18:38:49 GMT
Some American Airline workers are concerned the company could move hundreds of jobs to Dallas. Today they showed a new sign of support They created signs that said, "Help Save Tulsa Jobs." It was a
AA in Tulsa
American’s Tulsa Maintenance & Engineering Center opened in June 1946.
Serves as headquarters for all the airlines’ maintenance and engineering activities worldwide.
Also performs all overhaul work on American's Pratt and Whitney JT-8, and General Electric CF6-80 and CFM56 jet engines.
One of the largest employers in the state, at one point employing more than 6,000 people.
The base occupies about 260 acres at Tulsa International Airport.
The Republican leaders of the House of Representatives are pledging to act to fix the nation's immigration system but making clear that they will not simply accept legislation passed by the Senate.
The Republican leaders of the House of Representatives are pledging to act to fix the nation's immigration system but making clear that they will not simply accept legislation passed by the Senate.
The chairman of the Senate Energy Committee says a website partially funded by the oil and gas industry is a constructive tool that could be used by federal regulators in requiring public disclosure of the chemicals...
The chairman of the Senate Energy Committee says a website partially funded by the oil and gas industry is a constructive tool that could be used by federal regulators in requiring public disclosure of the chemicals used in...
A well-known firm that advises big shareholders on how to vote in elections for company directors is paying a $300,000 fine to settle federal civil charges of failing to protect clients' confidential voting...
A prominent firm in the business of advising big shareholders on how to vote in elections for company directors is paying a $300,000 fine to settle federal civil charges of failing to protect clients' confidential voting...
Stocks fell in early trading, extending a sell-off that began Wednesday afternoon, after Chinese manufacturing unexpectedly contracted and on concern that the Federal Reserve may ease back on its stimulus program.
Investors recovered their poise by midday Thursday after an early sell-off sent stocks sharply lower.
Average rates on fixed mortgage rose for the third straight week, hitting their highest levels since mid-March. Still, mortgage rates remained close to historic lows, a trend that should help sustain the housing...
Average rates on fixed mortgages rose for the third straight week, hitting their highest levels since mid-March. Still, mortgage rates remained close to historic lows, a trend that should help sustain the housing recovery.
House lawmakers are ready to pass legislation that links student loan rates to the financial markets in spite of a veto threat from President Barack Obama.
House lawmakers on Thursday approved legislation that links student loan rates to the ups and downs of the financial markets in spite of a veto threat from President Barack Obama.
Turkish lawmakers on Thursday began debating a bill that bans all alcohol advertising and tightens restrictions on sales of such beverages - a proposal the government insists is aimed at protecting the young from the...
Turkish lawmakers on Thursday began debating a bill that bans all alcohol advertising and tightens restrictions on sales of such beverages - a proposal the government insists is aimed at protecting the young from the ills of...
President Barack Obama's nominee for secretary of commerce is facing scrutiny in the Senate for her ties to a subprime mortgage lender that failed in 2001 and as a beneficiary of family offshore trusts in the...
President Barack Obama's nominee for secretary of commerce is facing scrutiny in the Senate for her ties to a subprime mortgage lender that failed in 2001 and as a beneficiary of family offshore trusts in the Bahamas.
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
