“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 at American Airlines mistakenly allowed all pilots to take vacation during the critical Christmas and New Year holiday period.
- The Allied Pilots Association (APA) estimates up to 15,000 flights could be affected between December 17 and January 1.
- American Airlines is attempting to resolve the issue by offering pilots 150% pay and utilizing reserve pilots to avoid cancellations.
- The APA has filed a grievance, stating American's unilateral solution violates pilot contracts and cannot guarantee the offered premium pay, urging management to negotiate.
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