American pilots union to consider contract offer from company
Source: Star-Telegram
BY ANDREA AHLES
American Airlines has formally presented a contract proposal to its pilots union, whose board will decide whether to send it to members for a vote.
According to a letter sent by American President Scott Kirby to the Allied Pilots Association on Tuesday, the proposed contract would give pilots the highest pay rate among legacy carriers.
“It is my hope that as we build a stronger, more trusting relationship that, together, we will be able to reach the best economic considerations for the 100,000 employees of American and the company in the future,” Kirby wrote in the letter, obtained by the Star-Telegram.
The proposal does not include the company’s initial request to add five seats to the regional jet work scope section of the contract to allow regional carriers, like Envoy Air and Piedmont Airlines, to fly jets with 81 seats instead of the current limit of 76.
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STAR-TELEGRAM MAX FAULKNER
American Airlines’ pilots union is considering a contract proposal from the carrier that includes pay increases. (Star-Telegram/Max Faulkner)
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