Pilots

The Allied Pilots Association has filed a grievance over American Airline’s alleged plan to use a partner carrier, Alaska, for long-haul international routes.

Pilots with ultra-low-cost airline Allegiant are preparing to hold a no-confidence vote in the carrier’s management and board and directors.

A British Airways pilot was briefly suspended after reportedly leaving a cockpit door open while flying from London Heathrow to New York-JFK last week.

Spirit’s ALPA Master Executive Council – which represents roughly 3,000 pilots – has warned members that the airline is in a “fragile financial position.”

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines resumed pilot hiring on Friday, reopening the application process for new first officers.

The unions representing pilots at Republic and Mesa have signed a “unity agreement” that will govern contract negotiations as the two carriers work to merge.

Ambrosi says nominee Jeffrey Anderson is tied to efforts to raise pilot retirement age, a “settled” issue for the union and current administration.

The union and United reached a tentative deal in May that included immediate raises of at least 26%, a one-time retroactive bonus, and an additional holiday.

“We are taking necessary steps to ensure we operate as efficiently as possible as part of our efforts to return to profitability,” the carrier said.

In an industry first, Lufthansa Group said two of its air crews have completed part of their training on the Airbus A320 using virtual reality technology.