JAL files for bankruptcy
REUTERS — 7:41 AM ET 01/19/10
By Mayumi Negishi and Mariko Katsumura
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan Airlines Corp (Symbol : JALSF
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) filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, owing more than $25 billion, and vowed to slash 15,700 jobs and unprofitable routes as it tries to survive volatile fuel costs and fickle flyers.