American, Spirit Issues Extend U.S. Airlines’ Summer Of Discontent

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Credit: Spirit Airlines
WASHINGTON—Prolonged and significant operational disruptions at American Airlines and Spirit Airlines will add fuel to a simmering fire on Capitol Hill as U.S. Senate lawmakers gather information on how several carriers, including American, have managed workforce issues during the downturn while...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

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