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November 29, 2011

"I am confident American will emerge even stronger as a global leader known for excellence and innovation."

- THOMAS HORTONAmerican Airlines chairman. American Airlines' parent company AMR Corporation has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in an attempt to cut debt and reduce labor costs.
May 21, 2008

"Soon, like freight, we will pay by the pound for passenger air travel. "

- ROBERT W. MANN JR.airline industry consultant in Port Washington, NY, after American Airlines said it would begin charging $15 for passengers to check their first bag
May 22, 2008

"The airline industry as it is constituted today was not built to withstand oil prices at $125 a barrel."

- GERARD ARPEYAmerican Airlines CEO, announcing the airline planned to begin charging most passengers $15 to check a single piece of luggage

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