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American Airlines is planning to operate the last Boeing 767-200 service on May 7, 2014

American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) is planning (subject to change) to operate the last Boeing 767-200 revenue flight on May 7, 2014 between Los Angeles and New York (JFK) according to Airline Route.

The 767-200 is mainly being used on the trans-con routes and will be replaced with new Airbus A321-200s.

American introduced the 767-200 in November 1982 and has been gradually phasing out the venerable type.

In other news, American Airlines and Qatar Airways (Doha) today announce an expansion of their relationship to include a reciprocal frequent flyer program agreement, providing customers more opportunities to earn and redeem miles when traveling across each airline’s global network.

Copyright Photo: James Helbock/AirlinersGallery.com. The Boeing 767-200s are not being repainted in the new livery because of the imminent retirement. Boeing 767-223 ER N320AA (msn 22321) “Flagship Independence” climbs away from the runway at Los Angeles International Airport.

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American’s pilots now stand alone, the flight attendants accept AA’s final contract offer

American Airlines‘ (Dallas/Fort Worth) pilots, represented by the Allied Pilots Association (APA), now stand alone in their current contract dispute with the AMR Corporation. American Airlines’ flight attendants have accepted the last and final contract offer, leaving only the pilots. According to this report by Reuters, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants said in a statement that the vote was 59 to 52 percent in favor of the offer. AMR is seeking bankruptcy court approval to void the current contract with the pilots who overwhelmingly voted down the last offer.

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American’s pilots union board rejects the final contract offer, will the court void the current contracts?

American Airlines‘ (Dallas/Fort Worth) pilots union, the Allied Pilots Association, has rejected the final contract offer from management by a 11 to 5 vote and sent the contract to the members. Barring a reversal by the pilots, the decision of a contract now rests with the bankruptcy court judge. Judge Sean Lane is expected to rule on management’s motion to void all labor contracts and impose tentative terms tomorrow (June 22) according to this report by Reuters.

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