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American Airlines’ Pilots Plan Airport Protests

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 8, 2021November 14, 2023 5 Comments

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The union representing pilots at American Airlines is preparing to commence picketing at hub airports in the coming weeks over continuing disagreements over working conditions and a new contract.

Pilots At American Airlines Will Protest At Hub Airports Working Conditions

It has been a rough summer for American Airlines, with poor weather leading to operational meltdowns severely exacerbated by pilot shortages. Bad weather at major AA hubs like Dallas and Miami are common during the summer months, but a training backlog means a lack of qualified pilots to step in when operations go sideways.

While not as prolific as the meltdown at Spirit Airlines, AA’s continuing operational woes this summer have not only infuriated passengers, but earned the insult of pilots. The Allied Pilots Association (APA), the union representing AA pilots, holds back no punches:

“Every airline gets hit by weather, but American seems to be less functional in management’s ability to get the aircraft crewed with pilots following a storm…

“They don’t have enough pilots to do the job!”

There’s a backstory, though. The AA pilots’ contract is up for renewal and American and the APA are locked in a bitter dispute over a number of issues including pay rates, seniority, health benefits, and perks like meals and hotel rooms. Having reached an impasse, pilots plan to protest “in the coming weeks” (no specific dates have been announced) at AA hubs like Dallas (DFW) and Miami (MIA).

Public protests never reflect well on the airline and the planned protests will be aimed at pushing along the contract negotiations. The AFA told CNBC:

“Our airline needs scheduling practices that support the safety margin, respect pilots’ and passengers’ needs, and de-risk American Airlines to protect and improve revenue.”

For the APA, all of those issue will be ideally be resolved in a new contract.

CONCLUSION

While no strikes are planned, pilots from American Airlines plan to protest via picketing at AA hubs this autumn. The protests are geared at raising awareness over pilot issues and strengthening the union’s hand as it negotiates for a new contract.

image: APA

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Matthew Klint

Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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5 Comments

  1. Steve Reply
    September 8, 2021 at 9:50 am

    AA could start to earn the pilots’ trust back by firing DUI Dougie.

    • John C. Reply
      September 8, 2021 at 11:39 am

      Agree. Parker cannot win trust from any group (employees, passengers, stockholders, retirees). The Board of Directors need to wake up and fire Parker!

    • Brian L. Reply
      September 8, 2021 at 12:12 pm

      The pilots (and other unions at AA) deserve it. They wanted the pre-merger team out with a vengeance, now they find out that the grass isn’t greener. No sympathy here.

  2. derek Reply
    September 8, 2021 at 12:22 pm

    Why is the union so cheap with their signs? Where is the wooden handle that the signs should be mounted on?

    I have participated in 2 strikes as a traveler. I picketed for American Airlines flight attendants during their strike. I also picketed for hotel employees in 2018. In 2018, wearing a business suit, I started yelling slogans while carrying a picket sign while marching in a circle with them. They though I was nuts. My slogan was “What do we want? Union wages! When do we want it? Right now!” I left after a few minutes because there is always a risk of violence.

  3. Jerry Reply
    September 8, 2021 at 2:29 pm

    AA pilots are paid very well, and there are thousands of qualified pilots around the world (be it at regionals in the US or as as expats overseas) that would love to fly domestic runs in the US and live normal lives. The notion of people making six figure salaries going on strike musters no sympathy from me, nor should it from any other member of the traveling public.

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