American Airlines vows to share Boeing proceeds with workers

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – American Airlines says it’s talking to Boeing about compensation for grounded planes and will share some of the proceeds with airline employees.

American had 24 Boeing 737 Max jets when the planes were grounded in March after two deadly crashes. The airline has canceled thousands of flights due to the missing planes. Boeing is negotiating with other airlines overcompensation.

It has estimated the cost at $5.6 billion.