A United Airlines pilot is in hot water after making a flippant statement about the unresolved flight attendant contract on a public social media page. United Airlines Pilot Under Fire For Mocking Flight Attendants In Public Post Earlier this week, United flight attendants voted down a new contract by a lopsided margin, reasoning that it […]
Delta Pilot Fails Breathalyzer: Should She Pay €600 To Every Passenger?
A Delta Air Lines transatlantic flight from Sweden was canceled after one of the pilots failed a breathalyzer test. If she was over the limit, should she be forced to pay for all the compensation Delta now incurs from her own pocket? Delta Pilot Fails Breathalyzer In Stockholm—Should She Personally Pay Passenger Compensation? First, let’s […]
United Airlines Pilots Would See Up To 40% Pay Hike Under New Deal
United Airlines and the union representing its pilots have reached an agreement in principle on a new labor contract that would put an additional $10 billion in the pockets of pilots over the next four years, representing up to a 40% raise, and provide more generous benefits. United Airlines Reaches Agreement In Principle With Pilots […]
United Airlines Will Pay $305,000 To Buddhist Pilot In Religious Discrimination Settlement
United Airlines will pay $305,000 and reinstate a pilot who identifies as Buddhist after refusing to let him attend an alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous as he battled alcohol addiction. Buddhist Pilot Will Receive $305,000 From United Airlines In Religious Discrimination Settlement Over Alcoholics Anonymous The bottom line is very simple, but the case is far […]
United Airlines Offers Pilots Triple Pay To Reduce Omicron Cancellations
United Airlines is offering pilots triple pay to pick up more trips in January, as it struggles with a staffing shortage it blames on the omicron variant. Triple Pay For United Airlines Pilots Who Fly More Hours In January While the Thanksgiving holiday was mild in terms of delays and cancellations, the holiday seasons has […]
Wow: Lufthansa Pilots Volunteer 45% Pay Cut For Two Years
Lufthansa pilots have volunteered to offer a 45% pay cut for more than two years in order to avoid job furloughs. It’s a tempting offer, but I’m still not sure it will work. Lufthansa Pilots Offer Surprise Concession* Without being asked, Lufthansa pilots have volunteered to accept salaries reduced by 45% through June 30, 2022. […]
Intoxicated Pilot on American Airlines Forces Flight Cancellation, Big Payouts
An American Airlines flight from Manchester to Philadelphia was cancelled after a pilot was found to be under the influence of alcohol. The pilot’s name has not been released, but the 62-years old was arrested on suspicion of performing an aviation function when over the prescribed limit of alcohol. The arrest forced American Airlines to cancel […]
Southwest Airlines Finally Pays Flight Attendant Nearly $1 Million After 9-Year Abortion Case
After nearly a decade of litigation, the long-running case between Southwest Airlines and a pro-life flight attendant has finally reached a new milestone: the money has been paid…to the tune of nearly $1 million. Southwest Airlines Finally Pays Flight Attendant Nearly $1 Million As Long-Running Abortion Case Nears End Southwest Airlines has now paid nearly […]
Frontier Pilot Slams On Brakes At LAX After Trucks Nearly Cause Catastrophic Collision
A Frontier Airlines flight encountered a terrifying incident at Los Angeles International Airport when a pair of service trucks failed to yield as the aircraft was taxiing for departure. Frontier Pilot Slams On Brakes After Trucks Cut Off Plane At LAX A Frontier Airlines pilot was forced to slam on the brakes while taxiing at […]
“Hacking” Or Union Organizing? Airline Sues Two Pilots Over Employee Data Access
Regional airline SkyWest Airlines is suing two of its former pilots, alleging they hacked into the company’s internal computer system and extracted the private personal information of thousands of coworkers in an effort to unionize fellow pilots. Regional Airline Sues Two Pilots, Alleging Internal Systems Were Accessed To Harvest Coworkers’ Personal Data SkyWest Airlines has […]
Alaska Airlines Bumped Paid First Class Passenger To Coach On 8-Hour Flight So Pilot Could Take His Seat
When airlines start bumping confirmed first class passengers on long flights, there is usually more to the story than a simple seat swap. But should a deadheading pilot be able to bump a first class passenger out of his seat, an incident that recently played out on Alaska Airlines? Alaska Airlines Bumps Paid First Class […]
United Airlines Lays Out Contract Tradeoffs For Flight Attendants As Pay Talks Intensify
United Airlines has now publicly outlined its position in ongoing contract negotiations with flight attendants, and while the airline insists it is pushing toward an “industry-leading” agreement, the details reveal a tradeoff for cabin crews: raises paired with structural tradeoffs that alter reserve pay and scheduling control. Let’s unpack what is going on. United Puts […]
How Delta’s Pilot Scheduling Software Turned Into An Operational Nightmare
Delta Air Lines has long marketed itself as the most operationally reliable carrier in the USA, but recent operational struggles have exposed a vulnerability that becomes so much more fascinating when you unpack the details. A word of warning: this is a pretty geeky article. Delta’s Pilot Scheduling Software Slowed Recovery And Created A Costly […]
Are Pilots Paid Too Much?
Are pilots paid too much in the United States? That’s probably the wrong question to ask, but it is an issue to consider when airlines are losing money flying. Pilot Pay, Airline Economics, And An Awkward Question The Industry Avoids A recent post by an American Airlines pilot has reignited an uncomfortable discussion about airline […]
U.S. Airlines Still Struggling To Fill Cockpits As Pilot Shortage Persists
The pilot shortage may no longer make headlines, but it’s still quietly grounding airline ambitions. Airlines Have Planes But Not Enough Pilots To Fly Them Despite the post-pandemic travel boom, U.S. airlines continue to grapple with a deep and growing shortage of commercial pilots. Industry analysts estimate that North American carriers will need roughly 120,000 […]
American Airlines Ordered To Pay $9.6M After Flight Attendants Ignored Passenger’s Stroke
American Airlines has been ordered to pay nearly $9.6 million after a jury found it ignored its own medical protocols when a passenger experienced a stroke mid-flight. American Airlines Must Pay $9.6 Million: Jury Finds Crew Ignored Stroke Warning Signs In November 2021, Jesus Plasencia, a 67-year-old chef from Watsonville, California, boarded an American Airlines […]
Why U.S. Pilots Need The 1500-Hour Rule More Than Ever
In Part 1, I debunked the myths around the 1500-hour rule. Here in Part 2, I examine why this rule still matters: what experience truly brings to safety, judgment, and operational resilience. Why The 1500-Hour Rule Is Worth Defending So, since there are no studies that show the 1500-hour rule has made aviation safer, why […]
After 30 Years, United Pilot Gets His Dream First Officer
A sweet moment recently occurred on a United Airlines flight when a father and son flew together for the first time as captain and first officer. This sweet moment also offers an important insight into parenting. A United Airlines Father-Son First: And A Reminder That Passion Can Be Shaped In a sweet video shared across […]
United Airlines Transpacific Flight Diverts After Pilot Forgets Passport
A United Airlines flight to Shanghai was forced to make a U-turn over the Pacific Ocean after one of the pilots discovered a critical missing item: his passport. Pilot Forgets Passport, Forcing Diversion Of Transpacific United Airlines 787-9 Flight UA198 took off on-time from Los Angeles (LAX) on Saturday, March 22, 2025 bound for Shanghai […]
Southwest Pilots Avert Catastrophe At Chicago Midway
Quick and decisive action by the pilots in a Southwest Airlines 737 prevented another air tragedy today, this time at Chicago Midway Airport with a Flexjet Challenger 350. Near-Miss At Chicago Midway Between Southwest Airlines 737-800 And Flexjet Challenger 350 Let’s look at what happened (thanks to several readers for flagging this Av Herald story): […]
