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American Airlines Pilots Union Demands Board Meeting
8 Feb
Summary
- CEO Robert Isom will meet with the pilots union president.
- Pilots expressed concerns over storm handling and financials.
- Union cited persistent operational and strategic shortcomings.
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom confirmed he will meet with the Allied Pilots Association president soon. This commitment follows a recent request from the union, representing over 16,000 pilots, for the carrier's board to address their concerns.
The union's request stems from apprehension regarding the company's handling of a recent storm and its overall financial standing. They expressed that their assessment is based on persistent patterns of shortcomings.
Isom conveyed to union president Nick Silva that he and the airline's board are committed to strengthening American Airlines. The pilots' union has stated their concerns are not due to a single event but rather ongoing operational, cultural, and strategic issues.
