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JetBlue And Spirit Airlines Pilots To Proceed With Respective Pilot Contract Negotiations
With the merger plans falling through, ALPA councils for JetBlue and Spirit make it clear that contract renegotiations will be initiated.
Single-Pilot Cockpits: US Pilot Union ALPA Weighs In On The Dangers
The single-pilot cockpit concept is currently being developed by several aircraft manufacturers.
A Case For Maintaining Two Pilots In Commercial Aircraft Cockpits
ALPA President Jason Ambrosi discussed issues around pilot supply and pilot safety in the United States.
Some US Airline Pilots Are Fighting To Raise The Retirement Age
The world’s largest pilot union is not in favor of the possibility of retirement-age pilots being able to continue working for another two years.
Board Of American Airlines' Pilot Union Rejects Merger With ALPA
Allied Pilots Association declines the opportunity to join the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) family.
WestJet Pilots Will Vote On Whether To Strike
WestJet pilots in Canada are voting whether to authorize a strike.
United States Senators Propose To Raise Mandatory Pilot Retirement Age
A bipartisan group of US Senators is proposing legislation to increase the age before a United States licensed commercial pilot must retire.
How Can Military Pilots Transition To Commercial Flying?
A guide on transitioning for military pilots considering commercial flying in the US and, to a lesser extent, the UK.
Hawaiian Airlines Pilots Accept New Offer
The agreement delivers a 16.6% pay increase and brings more schedule flexibility.
Hawaiian Airlines Pilots Tentatively Agree To New Four-Year Contract
The new deal includes significant pay increases, increased schedule flexibility, a signup bonus, and a one-off bonus payment for existing pilots.
Airline Pilots Association Says New Pilots Supply Is Stronger Than Demand
ALPA - the US pilots association - shares FAA statistics that show the demand for pilots is being met.
United Airlines Pilots Picket In Newark Over Contract Negotiations
United Airlines pilots picket in Newark, demanding a different response from the airline's management to contract negotiations.
82% of Alaska Airlines Pilots Ratify Industry-Leading Contract
Alaska Airlines' pilots ratified a new industry-leading pilot contract. Read on for how the contract begins a new era for the US airline.
The US Has Produced Over 9,000 New Pilots In The Last 12 Months
ALPA cites FAA data that there is an increasing pilot supply. Therefore no need to relax pilot requirements. US government agrees.
Unhappy Airline Employees: What Is An Informational Picket?
A basic explanation of what and why an informational picket by airline pilots.
Alaska Airlines Pilots Union Shares Negotiations Update
A recent Alaska Pilots Podcast gives cause to believe a deal is near for Alaska Airlines' management and the airline's pilots.
United & Delta Pilots Picket At Multiple US Airports
The leading US pilots union - ALPA - conducts a nationwide picket, led by Delta Air Lines pilots.
Pilot Round-Up: Mapping ALPA's Labor Day Weekend Picket
ALPA plans a nationwide informational picket under strict rules of engagement to carefully build public awareness.
How Delta Air Lines Addresses Pilot Fatigue
US laws require a minimum amount of crew rest and the pilots' union is very upset.