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Articles tagged “pilot shortage”

Airlines

Spirit Airlines Offers Big Raises to Pilots in New Contract – Union Memo

The bargaining power of pilots continues as Spirit Airlines looks to bolster its workforce to meet booming travel demand in the face of a pilot shortage.

Rajesh Kumar, Reuters | 1 year ago

Spirit Airlines Offers Big Raises to Pilots in New Contract – Union Memo

Airlines

Delta Offers Pilots Hefty Pay Raises as Unions Flex Power

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 | 1 year ago

Delta Offers Pilots Hefty Pay Raises as Unions Flex Power

Airline Weekly

Delta Introduces First Used Boeing 737 as Pilot Shortage Hinders Regional Recovery

Delta is rushing to get used Boeing 737s in the air as the pilot shortage keeps some regional jets grounded. But some customers may be disappointed with the onboard experience.

1 year ago
Delta Introduces First Used Boeing 737 as Pilot Shortage Hinders Regional Recovery

Airlines

Full Video: American Airlines CEO at Skift Aviation Forum 2022

Robert Isom believes the worst is behind American Airlines, and the airline's operations are running as smoothly as they can be. In this interview, the CEO reveals the bigger things on his mind as he maps out American's longer term future.

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

Full Video: American Airlines CEO at Skift Aviation Forum 2022

Airlines

If Southwest Had All the Pilots It Needed, Here’s How Business Would Change

Filling Southwest's pilot shortage can't come soon enough for CEO Bob Jordan, who sees the staffing challenges as the biggest barrier preventing the carrier from further taking advantage of massive travel demand.

Ted Reed, Skift | 2 years ago

If Southwest Had All the Pilots It Needed, Here’s How Business Would Change

Airlines

Sunwing Union Opposes Canadian Carrier’s Plans to Hire Foreign Pilots

The pilot shortage is prompting airlines to take steps that unions won't like.

Allison Lampert, Reuters | 2 years ago

Sunwing Union Opposes Canadian Carrier’s Plans to Hire Foreign Pilots

Airlines

FAA Upholds Pilot Training Hours in Blow to Republic Airways

Airlines will need to find another way to ease the U.S. pilot shortage. The FAA has denied an attempt to reduce the number of hours needed by new pilots.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 years ago

FAA Upholds Pilot Training Hours in Blow to Republic Airways

Airline Weekly

Sun Country Flips to Loss as Pilot Shortages Limit Flying, Idle Planes

Sun Country Airlines' successful, diversified business model met its match in the pilot shortage.

2 years ago
Sun Country Flips to Loss as Pilot Shortages Limit Flying, Idle Planes

Airline Weekly

Regional Airline Contour Offers Big Lessons for Pilot Staffing Challenge

Is the pilot shortage U.S. airlines face only about the number of pilots, or are pay and quality of life part of it? The CEO of small Contour Airlines argues it's the latter.

2 years ago
Regional Airline Contour Offers Big Lessons for Pilot Staffing Challenge

Airlines

American Airlines Posts Record Revenues Despite Operational Issues

Business travel is back, flights are full, and the money is flowing in at American Airlines. All good, right? Not even close as operational and staffing issues are expected to linger.

Edward Russell | 2 years ago

American Airlines Posts Record Revenues Despite Operational Issues