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PBS NewsHour  American Airlines: Loose Seats, Smoky Cabins, Labor Disputes

American Airlines' Bumpy Ride: Loose Seats, Smoky Cabins and Labor Disputes Details

 

Program: PBS NewsHour

Episode: American Airlines: Loose Seats, Smoky Cabins, Labor Disputes

Amid long-running contract struggles with its 7,500 active pilots, American Airlines, the third largest passenger airline, has delayed or cancelled hundreds of flights in the last few weeks. Gwen Ifill talks to USA Today's Ben Mutzabaugh for more on the company's bankruptcy woes, toxic labor relations and maintenance concerns.

Duration: (7:38)
Premiere Date: 10/03/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: E


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