American Airlines CEO Robert Isom says the Fort Worth-based carrier “is prepared to match” rival Delta’s new pilot contract by raising pay a cumulative 40% over four years and improving profit sharing.
In a video shared with American Airlines pilots on Tuesday, Isom said their deal would determine “compensation, benefits and quality of life for pilots” all over the industry. American has been in negotiations for over three years with the Allied Pilots Association, which didn’t immediately respond to Isom’s video message. The APA’s board of directors is meeting this week in Washington, D.C.
Pilots at Delta Air Lines last week approved a new contract that will raise their pay by more than 30% over four years. It was expected to lead to similar agreements covering union pilots at other major U.S. airlines.
