Robert Kincheloe, et al v. American Airlines, Inc.

  1. November 12, 2024

    American Airlines Escapes Pandemic Early Retirement Suit

    A Texas federal court on Tuesday agreed to permanently toss a group of flight attendants' suit against American Airlines Inc. alleging they were misled into taking a less favorable retirement package during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, finding a suit dismissed earlier over the same conduct bars their claims. 

  2. May 08, 2023

    9th Circ. Won't Rebook Age Bias Claims By Flight Attendants

    The Ninth Circuit on Monday refused to revive age bias claims brought by three former American Airlines flight attendants who said they were coerced to retire at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic by the airline's early retirement program.

  3. April 21, 2023

    Flight Attendants' Age Bias 9th Circ. Appeal Hits Turbulence

    Two judges on a Ninth Circuit panel appeared skeptical Friday of a bid by retired American Airlines flight attendants to revive their certified collective allegations that the airline's COVID-19 pandemic-era early retirement program was discriminatory, repeatedly questioning how the airline's program, which was optional, could be considered coercive.

  4. April 14, 2023

    Calif. Forecast: American Airlines Age Bias Args At 9th Circ.

    In the next week, attorneys should keep an eye out for oral arguments in a conditionally certified collective action by American Airlines flight attendants alleging a pandemic-era early retirement program was discriminatory. Here's a look at that case and other labor and employment matters coming up in California.