“Oops.” That’s presumably the PG version of what American Airlines officials are thinking this week after it was revealed that a “computer glitch” gave all of the company’s pilots the ability to take time off during and around Christmas week.
Pilots Union at Odds with American Airlines Over Holiday Scheduling Mistake
Key Takeaways:
- A computer glitch allowed all American Airlines pilots to schedule time off during the critical Christmas holiday season.
- The Allied Pilots Association (APA) estimates up to 15,000 flights could be affected, though American Airlines aims to prevent cancellations.
- American Airlines is attempting to resolve the issue by offering pilots 150% pay to cover flights and utilizing reserve pilots.
- The APA has filed a grievance, stating that American's solution violates pilot contracts and that the premium pay cannot be guaranteed by the union.
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