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AA lacks pilots for 15,000 flights, too many off at Christmas
来源：shippingazette.com 编辑：编辑部 发布：2017/12/05 10:28:15
AMERICAN Airlines is trying to resolve a problem of 15,000 flights without proper air crew numbers because too many are away at Christmas, according to the pilots union.
From December 17 - 31, based on information provided by the carrier, there will be a severe shortage pilots over the holidays, said Dennis Tajer, of the Allied Pilots Association.
American Airlines spokesman Matt Miller declined to quantify the potential number of flights involved, saying the airline expects to correct the problem in time to prevent service disruptions reports Bloomberg.
"We are working diligently to address the issue and expect to avoid cancellations this holiday season," Mr Miller said.
The number of flights involved will decline each day as the carrier reassigns them, he said.
John Cox, Safety Operating Systems CEO and a former pilot, said the computer-system will force American to rebuild its staffing schedule, similar to what airlines must do after major weather disruptions.
But revenue will take a hit if American has to scrub many flights. At a minimum, the carrier is likely to face higher labour costs just as investors are stepping up scrutiny of airline expenses.
From December 17 - 31, based on information provided by the carrier, there will be a severe shortage pilots over the holidays, said Dennis Tajer, of the Allied Pilots Association.
American Airlines spokesman Matt Miller declined to quantify the potential number of flights involved, saying the airline expects to correct the problem in time to prevent service disruptions reports Bloomberg.
"We are working diligently to address the issue and expect to avoid cancellations this holiday season," Mr Miller said.
The number of flights involved will decline each day as the carrier reassigns them, he said.
John Cox, Safety Operating Systems CEO and a former pilot, said the computer-system will force American to rebuild its staffing schedule, similar to what airlines must do after major weather disruptions.
But revenue will take a hit if American has to scrub many flights. At a minimum, the carrier is likely to face higher labour costs just as investors are stepping up scrutiny of airline expenses.