American Airlines training managers to replace flight attendants

American Airlines Inc. wants to train 4,000 managers to replace its flight attendants in case Association of Professional Flight Attendants members walk off the job. American spokeswoman Missy Latham said the carrier sent messages to Dallas-Fort Worth area managers Monday asking for volunteers to undergo training as flight attendants. It informed flight attendants Tuesday. The latest round of contract talks ended last week without an agreement. (www.dallasnews.com) Mehr...