American Airlines Group CEO Faces No-Confidence Vote from Pilots' Union

Glonghui, February 4th｜American Airlines Group (AAL.US) CEO Robert Isom is facing pressure from pilots, who accuse him of failing to close the gap between the company and its more profitable peers. According to a letter sent by the pilots' union, the Allied Pilots Association (APA), to its members, the union is considering a vote of no confidence against Isom and his management team. The related action could take place as early as Friday. The APA represents about 16,000 pilots. The union stated that the possible vote of no confidence stems from last month's mishandling of preparations for a winter storm and American Airlines' disappointing financial performance. This internal opposition comes as American Airlines is dealing with a series of operational and strategic challenges, including reducing approximately $35 billions in debt and escalating competition with United Airlines in Chicago.