AA pilots say ‘no’ to contract
American Airlines’ pilots have rejected the company’s contract offer by a vote of 4,600 to 2,935 according to the Allied Pilots Association.
American Airlines’ AMR spokesperson Bruce Hicks said American was "disappointed" and would now turn to U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane for a ruling on the turn-down.
Hicks said ratification of the tentative pilots’ deal was a key component in the company’s restructuring plan.
Judge Lane is expected to rule by August 15 on AA’s request to throw out contracts with unions that have not ratified new deals.
Some industry-insiders say AA pilots, eager for an AA/US Airways merger, may have voted ‘no’ in order to lessen the possibility that AA would shore itself up and reject the merger.
Gretchen Kelly
Have your say Cancel reply
Subscribe/Login to Travel Mole Newsletter
Travel Mole Newsletter is a subscriber only travel trade news publication. If you are receiving this message, simply enter your email address to sign in or register if you are not. In order to display the B2B travel content that meets your business needs, we need to know who are and what are your business needs. ITR is free to our subscribers.

































Phocuswright reveals the world's largest travel markets in volume in 2025
Cyclone in Sri Lanka had limited effect on tourism in contrary to media reports
Higher departure tax and visa cost, e-arrival card: Japan unleashes the fiscal weapon against tourists
In Italy, the Meloni government congratulates itself for its tourism achievements
Singapore to forbid entry to undesirable travelers with new no-boarding directive