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WestJet's new deal gave pilots at Swoop what they were looking for, mainly a pay bump and enhanced job security. Now it's Air Canada's turn to do the same.
Reuters | 11 months ago
A 21 percent pay raise for pilots at American likely didn't provide much momentum toward a union restructuring.
Allison Lampert, Reuters | 11 months ago
Domestic business demand fell by about 8 percent immediately after the collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in March but rebounded within two weeks. The banking crisis did not affect domestic leisure or international business and leisure demand.
Madhu Unnikrishnan, Skift | 1 year ago
The comparison between the two unions seems in many ways to be the typical one between a large institutional organization and a smaller one that is more agile but has fewer resources.
Ted Reed, Skift | 1 year ago
Any data showing a slowdown in travel bookings is just noise, as Delta executives see it. They say demand is strong, and have the numbers to back them up.
Edward Russell | 1 year 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 | 1 year ago
Tourism
Can the textile-to-telecom conglomerate’s attempt at scripting a new growth chapter in its journey help set new benchmarks in hospitality?
Amrita Ghosh | 1 year ago
Airline Weekly
Talks between American Airlines and the Allied Pilots Association hit a bump when pilots expressed irritation that the carrier made an offer known to the public and to Congress, but not to negotiators. But with negotiations ongoing, it appears that the carrier could make an offer shortly.
1 year 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 | 1 year ago
News Blog
Pilots at Delta Air Lines overwhelmingly approved a new accord with up to 34 percent pay increases on Wednesday. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), which represents the more than 15,000 pilots at Atlanta-based Delta, said 78 percent of cockpit crew members that voted were in favor of the four-year contract. Roughly 96 percent of…
