American Airlines has significantly increased wages to pilots in recent months to overcome the shortages that have exacerbated flight interruptionsAnd other concessions are offered.
CEO Robert Isom has revealed that the latest US contract proposal will provide $ 2 billion in additional compensation for a roster of 12,700 pilots, increasing payments by 17%.
In a video message to staff on Thursday, the American Airlines boss reportedly said the deal also included "a significant improvement in schedule-related quality of life items." increase. Deterioration of work-life balance due to recent rapid increase in travel demand.
Under the proposed conditions, the maximum salary for narrow-body pilots will increase by $ 45,000 to $ 340,000. According to the Dallas Morning News, wide-body jetpilots can earn up to $ 425,000 a year and an additional $ 64,000, Isom said.
Contract terms must be approved by pilot voting. Isom said American Airlines will provide additional contracts and retroactive payments if an agreement is reached by September 30th.
According to the report, American Airlines offers retirement savings accounts and profits. It also includes an increase in distribution terms. The
Post contacted American Airlines and the United Pilot Association for further comment.
Pilot shortages are one of several factors contributing to the ongoing travel disruption across the United States, which has resulted in thousands of flight cancellations in the past few weeks alone. During COVID-19, airlines are struggling to enhance their services after the industry has virtually stopped.
Last month, American Airlines reported that New York, Ohio, Four airports in Ohio.
American Airlines pilots' efforts to secure better deals included recent protests outside the New York Stock Exchange.
CNBC reports that pilots fromDelta, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines have all recently picketed for better wages and benefitsDid.
United Airlines provided pilots with similar terms and conditions in May. Isom reportedly said the US offer was intended to be consistent with the deal.
Flight interruptions are under scrutiny prior to what is expected to be busy on the weekend trip on July 4th.
Earlier this week, Delta CEO Ed Bastian said Cancellation and delay as "unacceptable".
Delta also shook rebooking fees over weekends to warn customers about the "potentially difficult" situation of.
