American Airlines employee leave options now include partial pay

American Airlines mechanics, flight attendants, leadership personnel, dispatchers and other employees who take voluntary leave or an early out are now eligible to receive partial pay. The airline is the largest at Philadelphia International Airport and has over 8,000 local employees. Previously, American Airlines Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAL) offered unpaid leave to most employees — with the exception of pilots who have their own agreement. Other employee groups were offered medical and travel benefits,…