American Airlines, Union Put an End to Holiday Pilot Dilemma

Wednesday, December 06, 2017 at 12:52 AM ET

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American Airlines and the Allied Pilots Association came to terms on a solution for a computer glitch leaving as many as 15,000 flights without crews. American Airlines

Key Takeaways:

A computer error at American Airlines allowed all pilots to take holiday time off, threatening to leave up to 15,000 flights unstaffed.
The Allied Pilots Association (APA) initially filed a grievance, contesting American's proposed 150% extra pay for pilots due to contract enforceability issues.
American Airlines and the APA ultimately reached an agreement to resolve the staffing crisis, increasing pilot compensation to 200% for holiday shifts.
This resolution ensures that American Airlines' holiday flights will operate as scheduled, preventing major travel disruptions for passengers.