“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 take vacation during the crucial Christmas holiday period.
- The Allied Pilots Association (APA) estimates up to 15,000 flights could be affected, though American Airlines states it expects to avoid cancellations.
- American Airlines is offering 150% pay and utilizing reserve pilots to cover affected flights.
- The APA has filed a grievance, claiming AA's solution violates their contract and that the promised premium pay cannot be guaranteed, urging negotiation.
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