AA Pilots call in sick?

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I am just glad my Nicaragua flights in March are on United!
November to CR is the 1st time we ever are using AA and we will see how they are - it may or may not be the last time we use AA ;-)

[omegaet]

I don't understand what "scare tactics" you cite? It's obvious that AA has union issues and bankruptcy issues and crew issues and, yes, they are cancelling flights (300 this past week alone). The scary part is that it is real. This is industry reality, not a scare tactic. I agree to continue to book AA but be prepared for more than just schedule changes and be flexible.
I'll put my money on Bonnie and Denise to figure out to deal with any changes!

Well, kyshel, the 'scare tactics' from my perspective as a potential flyer on AA seem fairly straight forward.

I currently am 'scared' to book any flights on AA in the foreseeable future. If I were holding tickets, especially with connecting flight segments on AA, I would be very, very uncomfortable that I might miss connections and be stranded. No let me correct that, I would be scared.

We are considering rescheduling a long weekend trip to Central America until after the New Year, simply because AA is the only carrier offering non-stop service and their flights have been erratic of late.

In my opinion, the 'sick calls' are a deliberate strategy not a coincidence.

Admittedly, I am looking at the situation selfishly as a consumer, since I am a frequently flier with AA.

[Mountie]

No sympathy from me for the unions, their members or the management team at American Airlines.

The only losers in this deal are passengers.

I will be glad when the entire mess is settled and I can go back to thinking about flying to South America.

[kapper]

I think this article in Time sums up the main points in the American Airlines mess
American Airlines Fighting Pilots Union over Contract Terms | Business | TIME.com

[kyshel]

Article covers the root of the issues quite well.
Now, if you want to see a REAL mess--wait to see what happens in a "merger" with US Air.

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Airlines are making profits again - billions in baggage fees alone. No sympathy for airlines from me especially with all the mergers and merger talks - less choice, higher prices, etc. for the consumer. The wave of the future.

[jsattapr2]

Anyone else find it a bit strange that a row of occupied seats would become unbolted on the Saturday past AA B757 flight from BOS to MIA?

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Unbolted in flight with people sitting in them? What happened?

I do not find anything strange in the airline industry anymore!

[jsattapr2]

Unbolted in flight with people sitting in them? What happened?

I do not find anything strange in the airline industry anymore!

Probably will never know the answer as to why this happened. Just a coincidence AA is having employee/union issues in addition to bankruptcy, maybe not.

Loose row of seats on American Airlines flights causes emergency landing at JFK - NYPOST.com

[kyshel]

Airlines are making profits again - billions in baggage fees alone. No sympathy for airlines from me especially with all the mergers and merger talks - less choice, higher prices, etc. for the consumer. The wave of the future.

No airline is making BILLIONS of $ on baggage fees. You are mistaken about the number of zeroes. Do you have a clue about what fuel costs are per mile per person on any given flight?
Maybe you should investigate the real numbers--OPERATING costs, for example. If you want service, safety, transportation, you have to include all those factors and much more.