
November 29, 2011
American Airlines planes are parked at a gate Tuesday at LaGuardia Airport in New York. The company says it will continue to operate flights, honor tickets and take reservations.
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American Airlines seeks bankruptcy protection
DALLAS (AP) — The parent company of American Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday, seeking relief from crushing debt caused by high fuel prices and expensive labor contracts that its competitors shed years ago.

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