Off-duty pilots for six airlines picketed around the country at 13 major airports on Thursday to demand better working conditions and benefits. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) strategically led the one-day campaign ahead of the labor-day travel weekend, which is typically the last big summer holiday weekend for travel.
‘Send a Strong Message to Management’
ALPA explained in its statement ahead of the demonstration that its goal is “to send a strong message to airline management across the country.” According to the union, the message is this: “It’s time to address their operational problems and prioritize passengers, pilots, and other frontline workers who made extraordinary sacrifices during the pandemic.”
