American Airlines To Layoff Two Thousand Employees In South Florida
Thirty-two-thousand airline employees are being furloughed after a federal prohibition on job cuts expired on Thursday.
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Thirty-two-thousand airline employees are being furloughed after a federal prohibition on job cuts expired on Thursday.
American Airlines announced Tuesday that it will eliminate 19,000 jobs in October as it struggles with a sharp downturn in travel because of the pandemic.
Air travel though still anemic is showing signs of life and airlines that were stressing social distancing are taking a second look at selling tickets for middle seats.
A former American Airlines mechanic charged with trying to destroy a plane was sentenced Wednesday to 37 months in prison.
Miami-based American Airlines is offering passengers some flexibility because of the coronavirus outbreak.
According to Consumer Reports, many airlines require travelers pay extra to be guaranteed a seat next to children under 13.
Abdul-Majeed Marouf Ahmed Alani, the American Airlines mechanic with possible ties to Muslim extremists, will be sentenced in March for trying to sabotage a plane at Miami International Airport.
Abdul-Majeed Marouf Ahmed Alani, the American Airlines mechanic with possible ties to Muslim extremists, pleaded guilty Wednesday to sabotaging a plane.
A Miami bound American Airlines flight from Pensacola was forced to return to the airport after a woman demanding a larger seat faked a medical condition.
As Jim DeFede has reported on over the course of this year, the workers at our airports are often mistreated and facing troubling conditions.
Four American Airlines flight attendants are facing money laundering charges after they were arrested at Miami International Airport on Monday evening.
A four-year-old Miami boy suffering from a chronic illness is going to Disney World.
A passenger at Miami International Airport was detained early Monday morning and it was caught on video after he tried to force his way onto a plane.
A former American Airlines mechanic suspected of sabotaging the navigation system on a plane leaving Miami was arraigned Friday morning in federal court in Miami.
American Airlines announced Thursday they did a thorough review of other aircraft worked on by a former mechanic charged with sabotaging a jetliner at Miami International Airport and discovered no issues.
A federal judge cited new evidence of potential terrorism sympathies in denying bail for a former American Airlines mechanic charged with sabotaging a jetliner at Miami International Airport.
An American Airlines mechanic appeared in federal court Friday afternoon accused of sabotaging a plane at Miami International Airport over stalled union contract negotiations.
A mechanic for American Airlines is facing serious charges after authorities say he attempted to sabotage a plane back in July.
American Airlines has canceled 375 flights through Wednesday due to Hurricane Dorian.
A pregnant woman who claims she and her emotional support dog were mistreated on an American Airlines flight from Miami to Los Angeles is now suing the air carrier.
American Airlines is canceling one hundred and fifteen flights a day through the end of summer because of the Boeing grounding.
More than a dozen students got sick on a flight from Miami to Boston.
Every year more than 45 million people pass through Miami International Airport.
American Airlines is stopping flights to Venezuela because of safety concerns.
The impact of President Trump's order to ground all Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 9 planes was felt in South Florida.
The 16‑year‑old brother, now considered a suspect, is living with other relatives away from his siblings.
Demolition clears the way for a new garage as attorneys recall mold, asbestos, and famous trials.
Two Florida Memorial University football players were arrested after police say they were involved in a dorm room home invasion where a student was beaten and robbed.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Florida's Republican-dominated congressional delegation is urging the Trump administration to drop a plan that would allow new oil drilling off the state's coast.
The 16‑year‑old brother, now considered a suspect, is living with other relatives away from his siblings.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Demolition clears the way for a new garage as attorneys recall mold, asbestos, and famous trials.
Miami Art Week 2025 delivers a full slate of installations, exhibitions and events across Miami, Miami Beach, Wynwood and beyond.
Two Florida Memorial University football players were arrested after police say they were involved in a dorm room home invasion where a student was beaten and robbed.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida's Republican-dominated congressional delegation is urging the Trump administration to drop a plan that would allow new oil drilling off the state's coast.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
A federal judge granted a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts from a federal investigation in Florida into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
Jim DeFede interviews Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, who just announced he's running for governor in 2026.
Experts say the original warnings from more than 20 years ago were based on outdated information and were "overly broad."
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
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Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.