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Thomas W. Horton, who was elevated from president to CEO of American Airlines parent AMR Corp. on a late-night phone call in November, says the company can't afford to move slowly in bankruptcy protection. (Associated Press)

American CEO faces turbulence

By David Koenig - Associated Press

American Airlines baggage handlers help passengers check luggage at Dallas-Fort Worth International airport in Grapevine, Texas, on Feb. 1, 2012. (Associated Press)

American Airlines may cut up to 14,000 jobs

By David Koenig - Associated Press

American Airlines baggage handlers help passengers check luggage Wednesday at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in Grapevine, Texas. American's corporate leadership is having closed-door meetings with union representatives about the future of employees' jobs and pensions. (Associated Press)

American Airlines to cut 13,000 jobs

By David Koenig - Associated Press

** FILE ** In this June 6, 2011, file photo, an American Airlines aircraft nears Terminal D gate at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, in Grapevine, Texas. American Airlines and American Eagle's parent companies are filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

American Airlines files for bankruptcy protection

By David Koenig and Samantha Bomkamp - Associated Press

** FILE ** In this June 6, 2011, file photo, an American Airlines aircraft nears Terminal D gate at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, in Grapevine, Texas. American Airlines and American Eagle's parent companies are filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Following rivals’ lead, American Airlines files for bankruptcy

By David Koenig - Associated Press