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With enticing offers, the crisis-hit carrier endeavors to hold on to its flying crew, who are increasingly considering alternative opportunities.
Amrita Ghosh | 3 days ago
If American Airlines CEO Robert Isom is true to his word about matching Delta's pay rates for its pilots, American would certainly be paying a substantial sum in its new contract.
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Reuters | 2 months ago
Tourism
Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at what Chinese travelers want now, how augmented reality can improve historical sites, and what American Airlines pilots expect from negotiations.
Skift | 3 months ago
Airline executives are fully aware of the need to keep their pilots happy. But they're not relishing the prospect of shelling out major pay raises. Air Canada is already grappling with surging operating costs.
Allison Lampert, Reuters | 3 months ago
The expenses at American Airlines were billions higher in 2022, but so was revenue, making the year an overall success looking at dollars alone.
Justin Dawes | 4 months ago
Keeping pilots happy may be critical. Carrier’s planes are quite full, so U.S. airline growth depends on expanding routes and schedules. If Delta's labor pact happens, and JetBlue's merger with Spirit happens (leading to a boost in Spirit crew pay), labor wage (and fare) inflation is next.
David Shepardson and Rajesh Kumar Singh, Reuters | 6 months ago
A one-day strike has already hit the airline by up to $123 million, as the 2,550 flight cancellations affected 270,000 passengers. Unions have the upper hand, so we may see a breakthrough today.
Helena Soderpalm, Anna Ringstrom, Johan Ahlander and Simon Johnson, Reuters | 11 months ago
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Scandinavian airline SAS has voluntarily filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S., to try and secure time and flexibility to reorganize its capital structure, reduce costs, and complete a financial restructuring under the supervision of the U.S. court system. SAS expects to complete its court-supervised process in the U.S. in 9-12 months. The airline…
Peden Doma Bhutia | 11 months ago
EasyJet's Peter Bellew has resigned as chief operating officer, following weeks of turmoil at the airline. He has now left "to pursue other business opportunities" the airline said in a statement on Monday, effective July 1, as other European airlines prepare for a difficult summer ahead — including SAS which will now face widespread strikes…
American Airlines proposed a 16.9 percent pay raise to pilots in a contract offer to the Allied Pilots Association (APA) union, CEO Robert Isom said Thursday. The raise would bring pay for pilots at American in line with rates for their counterparts at United Airlines, Isom said in a video message that was first reported…
Edward Russell | 11 months ago