AMR Blames Pilot Sickout For Sharp Drop In First Quarter Profits

AMR Corp. said first quarter earnings fell 81% to $56 million as the February sickout by its pilots and harsh winter weather severely curtailed its flights. Chief Financial Officer Gerard Arpey estimated the total impact from the pilot dispute, which forced American to cancel 6,700 flights, at $225...

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