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Twelve Years of Turbulence: The Inside Story of American Airlines' Battle for Survival Hardcover – February 6, 2018

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The inside story of crisis and turmoil at American Airlines during the twelve years following the terrorist attacks of 9/11.

In the twelve years following 9/11, American Airlines lost billions of dollars and endured years of crisis and turmoil. Financial upheaval, the crash of Flight 587, grueling confrontations with labor, a rival’s push to acquire the company, and a challenging fight with the government tested the mettle and fortitude of its top executives.

Against all odds, American found a way to save what was once the world’s largest airline from certain ruin. Told through the eyes of American’s chief lawyer, this insider’s story of intrigue of the unfolding events is set against a personal look at the innermost workings of the sexiest industry in the world.

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240 pages
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English
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Savio Republic
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February 6, 2018
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6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
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1682614883
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978-1682614884
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Gary Kennedy served as general counsel of American Airlines for the final 10 years of his 30-year career at the airline. He directed its legal affairs during times of crisis and through many of the highest profile events in the company’s history.

Terry Maxon is an award-winning journalist who wrote for newspapers in Dallas, Oklahoma City, and San Jose, CA, for 42 years. For 20 years, he covered airlines for The Dallas Morning News, with an emphasis on American Airlines.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Savio Republic (February 6, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1682614883
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1682614884
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches

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Gary Kennedy is the former senior vice president, general counsel and chief compliance officer of American Airlines. He joined the airline in 1984 and served in a variety of capacities for 30 years. Kennedy was named general counsel in January 2003, at a time when the airline was struggling to recover from the 9/11 terrorist attacks. For the next 10 years, he helped lead the airline through some of the darkest days in the history of the company. After retiring in 2014, Kennedy joined two corporate boards and spends his free time traveling, fishing and hiking. He knew that the events that took place during the twelve years following 9/11 would make for a fascinating book so he decided to tell the inside story of what really happened at the airline during times of crisis and turmoil. He joined with Terry Maxon, long-time former reporter for the Dallas Morning News and together they wrote this compelling story.

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Stephen W. Sather

A Bankruptcy Nerd's Delight

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 13, 2019

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I have never worked on a case as large as American Airlines. However, Gary Kennedy's book provides a fascinating inside view of the period where American was trying to survive and ultimately went through bankruptcy. It provides valuable perspective on the airline industry as well as what it is like to go through a high profile bankruptcy. While he only hints at it in the book, Gary Kennedy has become a champion for bankruptcy venue reform, which would have required American to file in Dallas/Forth Worth rather than New York. I appreciate the fact that Kennedy applies a light touch to his subject matter. He describes his path through twelve years at American rather than lecturing about the subject matter. He keeps the book moving and presents vivid pictures of key moments.

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Poodle's friend

DEEP DIVE INTO WHAT REALLY HAPPENED

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 20, 2021

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Great read, especially if you are a part of the airline industry! So many people were so close to losing their jobs and were oblivious! For those that believe US AIR TOOK OVER AMERICAN AIRLINES, this is a must read for the truth!

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Bill Sablesak

I just finished reading this awesome book. Highly recommended but a little depressing

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 5, 2018

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I just finished reading this awesome book. Highly recommended but a little depressing. After all, this is a very tough industry and who wouldn't be depressed after being reminded of the horrible, extraordinary events that we faced over the previous decade plus - 911, crashes, SARS, Bird Flu, the Great Recession, bankruptcy threats, actually bankruptcy, hostile merger, DOJ opposition, etc. It's a updated version of "Hard Landing". My favorite part is when right after a gala merger celebration diner former CEO Bob Crandall pulled Gary Kennedy aside and said "What exactly are we celebrating? The company lost billions of dollars since I left American, labor relations are awful, the company filed for bankruptcy, and you guys managed to give away the company to US Airways. How is that a success?" Absolutely LUV Mr. Crandall and I would be truly honored to one day shake his hand. :-)

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TEE

Twelve years of turbulence: The inside story of American Air

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 5, 2019

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Having extensively with American prior to this sad era of its history, was interested in hearing (reading) a Sr corporate v p s perspective of what transpired in The Board Room.
Is hard to understand how the company went from very successful, well run airline of the 70s 80 s and 90 s, to a 35 cents a share company in 2010. Nine-eleven / fuel prices not withstanding.......
This book provided some insight.

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Hal Watson

An Amazing Corporate Survival Story

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 2, 2018

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Gary Kennedy tells the dramatic story of the near death experience of American Airlines. Gary explains how a myriad of stakeholders and a perfect storm of outside factors all contributed to the Twelve Years of Turbulence.

Learn how AA survived in spite of 9-11, the crash of flight 587, hostile takeover attempts, high fuel prices, oppressive federal regulation, Dallas Love Field vs DFW competition, and the extraordinary union demands by its pilots, flight attendants and maintenance employees.

Indeed, it's a story of a corporate miracle. By adding some juicy sex and other shenanigans to the mix, Gary's story would be worthy of a TV series or a movie.

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charlie

A detailed Fast Paced Account of Tumultuous Period For American Airlines

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 24, 2019

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To me it was a fascinating account of twelve years of American Airlines activity. I have a greater than average interest in aviation and legal matters, so for me it was hard for me to “put the book down” I finished it in 2 days. It was well-written and fast-paced account of a complex topic and easy to follow as it is written in layman’s language. I followed this in the news while it was happening and it was rewarding to now read “the behind the scenes account” of the American Airlines bankruptcy

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 23, 2018

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Excellent book...moreso considering it's Kennedy's first crack at being an author.
Having spent more than a decade at AA, it was fascinating to read what happened after 9.11. Equally fascinating to see that labor unions continue to put ego, self interest and retaliation above even their own best interests, let alone those of the stakeholders. For anyone interested in commercial aviation this will read like a Grisham thriller.

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Art Pappas

Great Book About American Airlines' Fight For Survival

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 7, 2018

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The book arrived today and I finished reading it a couple hours later. I loved it, and I just couldn't put it down. What a roller coaster ride it was for so many people connected to American Airlines. It is well written and certainly worth reading. Especially if you're interested in hearing about some of the behind the scenes stories that were not widely known. Well done.

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