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 mistakenly allowed all pilots to take time off for the holidays, threatening to disrupt thousands of flights.
The Allied Pilots Association (APA) initially filed a grievance over American's proposed solution of 150% pay for covering flights, citing contract enforceability issues.
American Airlines and the APA eventually reached an agreement to resolve the staffing issue and prevent holiday travel disruptions.
Under the final agreement, pilots who cover flights during the holiday period will receive 200% pay.