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American Airlines starting 19,000 furloughs as bailout hopes fade

American Airlines Chief Executive Doug Parker told employees in a letter that he stood ready to reverse the furloughs if a deal was reached

American Airlines will suspend flights to 15 US cities amid aid debate

American said it will cancel just over 700 flights in October to and from those 15 airports but warned it could make additional cuts or could reconsider if Congress provides additional assistance

American Airlines warns 25,000 workers could lose jobs over falling demand

'The number of layoffs or furloughs could be lower if enough workers take buyouts or accept partially paid leave for up to two years'

American Airlines threatens to cancel some overdue Boeing Max orders

The situation underscores the strain facing airlines during the coronavirus pandemic

Furloughs at US legacy airlines could help low-cost carriers like Southwest

Labor will be the biggest single cost for airlines struggling to weather the coronavirus crisis that has crushed air travel demand

Major airlines urge US Treasury to disburse assistance of $58 bn quickly

In a letter dated Saturday and seen by Reuters, carriers wrote that "given the urgent and immediate need, it is essential that these funds be disbursed as soon as possible."

American Airlines-Qantas joint venture wins final approval from US DOT

The deal will allow the airlines to coordinate planning, pricing, sales and frequent flyer programmes, with new options and customer service improvements

American Airlines will end partnerships with Qatar and Etihad Airways

Breaking up the partnerships is the latest twist in a fight between the US, Middle Eastern airlines