American Airlines Pilots Picketing
By: Big 2 News Staff
Updated: September 21, 2012
They're protesting new contract terms that include more flying hours and benefit cuts.
The new rules are a result of the airline's Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.
American Airlines says pilots unhappy with the contract are calling in sick and filing more maintenance reports.
More than 300 flights were canceled this week and the airline is cutting 1 to 2 percent of flights through the end of October.
The new rules are a result of the airline's Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.
American Airlines says pilots unhappy with the contract are calling in sick and filing more maintenance reports.
More than 300 flights were canceled this week and the airline is cutting 1 to 2 percent of flights through the end of October.
