The Allied Pilots Association union represents 15,000 American Airlines pilots. It has flagged a litany of safety concerns it says are on the rise. It comes amid incidents involving Boeing jets including Alaska Airlines blowout
American Airlines pilots are coming together to warn about alleged
The airline is looking into concerns flagged by the union, including tools left in wheel wells and pressure to return planes to service to maintain on-time performance.
The Allied Pilots Association said it has been tracking a "significant spike in safety- and maintenance-related problems" and urged members to be diligent. "While United Airlines is currently under public and government scrutiny, it could just as easily be American Airlines," the union said in a memo on Saturday. "Remember: Don’t rush, don’t be intimidated, and don’t be pressured into doing something that doesn’t pass the ‘smell test.' Just because it’s legal doesn’t make it safe," the union...
The Allied Pilots Association, the union for American Airlines pilots,
The union representing pilots at American Airlines says it is seeing a “significant spike” in safety issues on flights. The Allied Pilots Association is warning members of “problematic trends,” including tools being left in aircraft wheel wells, collisions involving planes being towed on the ground, and “pressure to return aircraft to line service to maintain on-time performance.” The new message comes as the spotlight is on commercial flights in the US and abroad following the January 5 door...
A rash of safety concerns at carriers like Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, compounded by manufacturing problems at Boeing, have left travelers fearful.
The Allied Pilots Association warned of a "significant spike in safety and
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The union for American Airlines Group Inc. pilots warned members to be