Big Job Cuts Announced at American
July 2, 2008
NYT > Business
American Airlines said it expects to cut nearly 7,000 jobs, about 8 percent of its work force, by the end of 2008, as it reduces flights and grounds aircraft due to high fuel prices.
American Airlines said it expects to cut nearly 7,000 jobs, about 8 percent of its work force, by the end of 2008, as it reduces flights and grounds aircraft due to high fuel prices.
Air industry vents anger over compulsory cards for airport workers
A quest for the top spot makes a heck of a good excuse to get out and explore our country's little towns and back-road byways.
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The rest of the trip is pretty much shot for me. We still haven’t been to Rushmore yet and I’m like, “yeah, yeah…whatever…” It’s all downhill from here. I’m 20 minutes into the movie and I’ve seen all the good.
Five individuals charged over deaths of 113 people in crash blamed on debris from Continental plane
American Airlines, the US airline which is close to seeking a merger with British Airways, has told staff thta it will cut 7,000 jobs by the end of the year, as it grounds aircraft in a bid to mitigate the impact of soaring fuel prices.
Nascar fans are famous for traveling long distances to watch races, but with gas at $4 a gallon, or higher, they are being forced to rethink their travel plans.
Hey, I’m back! Didja miss me? Due to server issues beyond my control, I was not able to get aboard this blog to post for the past week-plus, and you were probably not able to get here to see that I wasn’t here.
Unless Robo-James sabotaged my vehicle, the Tuned In family is spending this week in North Carolina, part of my plan to vacation this year only in electoral battleground states. (Look out, Missouri!) Because it's almost July 4 weekend—as you read.
From July 1 through July 12 I am on vacation in Washington State, my home state. The weather here in Seattle, these first 2 days, has been excellent and a delightful change from the usual July weather in Dallas/Fort Worth,.
We'll take a tour of atomic history and visit some of the key locations involved with the development of nuclear weapons.
A cozy relationship between the Federal Aviation Administration and Southwest Airlines led to safety lapses last year that put thousands of passengers at risk, according to a government report released yesterday.
This has got to be the one of the craziest news items I’ve read in sometime. Next they’ll say ban idlis and vadas as they are not Telengana specific food items. From linguistic chauvinism to gastronomic chauvinism?
Alvy Dodson, the federal security director for Dallas Love Field, is moving to the private sector. Mr. Dodson, who took the position at Love Field a year ago, previously spent 29 years working for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport's public safety department.
There is nothing more annoying than trying to use up your hard-earned frequent-flyer miles only to be told that the flight you want has no frequent flier seats available. Many airlines block out seats and dates for frequent-flyer eligibility.
“Goya in Times of War” at the Prado in Madrid is most memorable for pictures less famous, some rarely or never seen — still lifes and portraits — many from obscure collections.
update: been able to upload the many pictures from our days at the beach hey folks, forgot to mention that i'm on vacation with my side of the family unit. we are chilling out for the week in fort morgan.
We were five then–Andrew hadn’t come to us yet–and that summer night as we slept in the Volkswagen camper, we suddenly awoke to noise. Someone–or something–was prowling around our camp site.
Travel tips to help you make the most of your money.
Vacation is necessary to rest your body and your mind from the everyday stresses of work. I am no different, and although the economy today will prevent me from actually going anywhere for this vacation, I will be hanging around the pool and relaxing each morning.
It's a wonder vacation Bible school made it out of the 1960s.
Done right, jerk is one of the great barbecue traditions of the world, up there with Texas brisket and Chinese char siu.