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The Allied Pilots Association is the certified collective bargaining agent for the pilots of American Airlines: linktr.ee/AlliedPilots

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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
APA delivered our Section 6 Opener to American Airlines management today, and a copy of the document was posted on the Negotiating Committee’s page on AlliedPilots.org. That page also includes a “Meet Your APA Negotiating Team” section.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
APA will host a national town hall meeting at 1600 Central on Aug. 19. All members in good standing should expect a phone call at that time to ensure maximum participation. For more details, see the Aug. 17 edition of the APA News Digest.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Voting for the membership referendum is open via AlliedPilots.org. Members in good standing are considering four questions regarding three resolutions approved by the APA Board of Directors last week. The deadline to vote is 1200 Central on June 2.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
APA will host a town hall meeting at 1500 Central on May 12 to discuss the upcoming referendum and other timely topics. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom, but all members in good standing should expect a phone call at 1500 Central. If your schedule allows, please make plans to participate.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
APA stands in support of our brothers and sisters at Air Canada Jazz and ALPA during this difficult time. Rest in peace to our fellow aviators.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
In the March 2 edition of the APA News Digest, the Committee for Armed Defense of the Cockpit provides updates on training for Federal Flight Deck Officers. If you can’t find the News Digest in your inbox, you can read it at AlliedPilots.org/News.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Please see the APA Security Committee’s message about Mexico in the Feb. 23 edition of the APA News Digest via the link in our bio.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
APA highly recommends not accepting LAHSO clearances at ORD or MSP. For more details, see the Feb. 18 message from the Safety Committee at AlliedPilots.org/News.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
CNBC on American: “The airline flew a similar number of passengers and flights as its close competitors last year, but its profit was a tiny fraction of what United and Delta reported. Its net margins were significantly narrower too.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1kB...
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Can American Airlines Turn Itself Around?
YouTube video by CNBC
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom was supposed to participate in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament, but those plans have been canceled. www.forbes.com/sites/tedree...
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American Airlines CEO Suffers A Below Par Week
American CEO Robert Isom abandoned plans to join in a golf tournament, but he did not escape the crisis of diminished support from pilots and flight attendants.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
ICYMI: On Thursday, APA President First Officer Nick Silva sent a video message to the membership called “We Asked, They Said … Nothing” that you can watch via the link in our bio.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
The Daily Mail took note of the letter from APA’s Board of Directors to the American Airlines Group Board of Directors: “While our premium competitors’ market capitalization has soared, American’s has soured.” www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
dailymail.co.uk
American Airlines CEO blasted by his workers over slew of disasters
Two unions representing more than 44,000 American Airlines workers have released furious statements hitting out at CEO Robert Isom.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
It’s not just crew members who have lost patience with American Airlines. The @wsj.com talked to a frustrated passenger: “I’ve been shocked. It’s kind of like, ‘maybe the next one will be better,’ but it hasn’t been, and we’re just very disappointed.”
wsj.com
American Airlines Is Struggling, and Its Crew Members Have Lost Patience
CEO Robert Isom is facing mounting pressure to bolster the carrier’s financial and operational performance.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
“We’re just not hearing what the long-term strategy is,” APA spokesperson Capt. Dennis Tajer told @en.afp.com. www.msn.com/en-us/money/...
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
This @cnbc.com article quotes the letter from the APA Board of Directors to the American Airlines Group Board of Directors: “We require leaders who are willing, equipped, and empowered to get the house in order.” www.cnbc.com/2026/02/07/a...
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Pressure mounts on American Airlines CEO as carrier lags rivals
American Airlines made $111 million last year, while rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, brought in $5 billion and $3.3 billion, respectively.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
“Pilots and flight attendants at American Airlines have become so fed up with the company’s leadership that their frustrations have spilled into public view,” the @nytimes.com reported. “The rebukes are notable because neither union is in the middle of negotiating a new contract.”
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Pilots and Flight Attendants Criticize American Airlines’ Performance
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
ICYMI, the APA Board of Directors sent a letter to the American Airlines Group Board of Directors on Friday. You can read it here: www.alliedpilots.org/Services/Vie...
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
APA spokesperson Capt. Dennis Tajer told @skift.com that union leadership is discussing whether to hold a vote of no confidence. “We don’t want to help with a plan that’s just made up of words,” he said, referring to American’s strategy.
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American Airlines Unions Escalate Pressure on CEO After Storm Failures and Weak Profits
American is facing growing backlash from unions following its poor response to a major winter storm and weak earnings.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
APA President FO Nick Silva sent a message to the membership today called “They Pushed, We Talked ... and Said What Needed to be Said.” It’s about what APA officials told Flight Operations leaders on Wednesday. The message will let you hear all of those remarks.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
First Officer Nick Silva, APA President: “The company under this management team appears to lack the tools, creativity, leadership and willpower to return American to prominence among its peers.” www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
bloomberg.com
American Airlines Pilots Weigh Vote of No Confidence in CEO Isom
American Airlines Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer Robert Isom is under pressure from pilots blaming him for failing to close the gap with more profitable peers Delta Air Lines Inc. and United Airli...
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
The Allied Pilots Association supports utilizing Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast In (ADS-B In) technology to provide critical, real-time air traffic information to improve pilots’ situational awareness. Read our press release here: www.alliedpilots.org/Services/Vie...
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
When there are four or more candidates for a Domicile Officer position, APA conducts a Nomination Round that narrows the field to three. Nomination Round voting for DCA and DFW candidates will close at 0900 Central on Jan. 29. For more details, see the latest APA News Digest.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Did you read “One of These Things is Not Like the Other,” the message APA President FO Nick Silva published on Tuesday? (If not, see the link in our bio.) That message helped inform this Reuters article on American Airlines management’s woeful response to the winter storm.
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Storm tests American Airlines as stranded crews face hotel shortages, long waits for help
The winter storm that swept the U.S. last weekend did more than ground thousands of American Airlines flights. It strained the carrier's recovery system — from finding crews hotel rooms to rebuilding ...
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
APA is conducting monthly surveys designed to give every pilot the opportunity to provide feedback. This month’s surveys – one on hotels, the other about scheduling – will be open through 2200 Central on Jan. 28. You can find them on the members’ homepage after logging into AlliedPilots.org.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
“This was preventable,” National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said of last year’s midair crash in Washington. “This was 100 percent preventable.”
politico.com
‘This was preventable’: NTSB chair scorches FAA in probe of fatal DC crash
Jennifer Homendy also warned that an airport in California could be the next location for a midair collision.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
The FAA is formalizing permanent restrictions for helicopters in certain areas near DCA. www.faa.gov/newsroom/tru...
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Operational disruptions due to Winter Storm Fern may lead to an IROPs declaration, but that does NOT alter our negotiated agreement. For related guidance from the APA Contract Compliance Committee, check your email or visit AlliedPilots.org/News.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
APA President FO Nick Silva sent a message to the membership regarding management’s failure to implement the Line Check Pilot provisions of our 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement. If you don’t have a copy in your inbox, you can read it at AlliedPilots.org/News.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
CA Mike Galante has been recognized as the APA Aeromedical Committee’s Volunteer of the Year, honoring his exceptional dedication, leadership, and unwavering service to the pilot community. You can read more in the Jan. 5 edition of the APA News Digest.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
The APA Safety Committee recently published a message about activation of the Load Reduction Device (LRD) on the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. If you can’t find this message in your email, we urge you to review it at AlliedPilots.org/News.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
The APA Security Committee recently published a message listing some awareness points and crew actions regarding trips to Europe. If you can’t find this message in your inbox, you can review it at AlliedPilots.org/News.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Have you ordered your Christmas epaulets yet? This popular, long-running program benefits the families of our nation’s fallen heroes and young people seeking ways to further their education. For more details, see the latest edition of the APA News Digest.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
APA will host an informational Zoom webinar from 1800 to 1930 Central on Nov. 19 in preparation for the Market Based Cash Balance Plan (MBCBP) election window, which will open on Nov. 24 and close on Dec. 15. See the latest edition of the APA News Digest for more details.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
The APA Contract Compliance Committee sent a message to all members today about how the reduction in flights may lead to IROPs. Check your inbox or log into AlliedPilots.org for guidance from the committee.
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What to know about 10% reduction in flights at US airports caused by the government shutdown
Major U.S. airports are among those facing 10% reductions in air traffic Friday due to the government shutdown.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
The APA Safety Committee sent a message to all members today, urging pilots to document any anomalies related to air traffic control that you may encounter during the government shutdown. If you can’t find the message in your inbox, read it at AlliedPilots.org/News.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
This week, DCA Domicile Vice Chair CA Thomas Lawler, FO Alyson Kim, CA Amy Fitzgerald, and FO Irvin Baptiste delivered pizzas, salads, and cookies to DCA air traffic controllers who are working without pay due to the government shutdown.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
APA’s National Officers – President FO Nick Silva, Vice President CA Chris Torres, and Secretary-Treasurer FO Philip Johnson – delivered pizzas today to members of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, who are working without pay due to the shutdown of the federal government. (1/2)
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Congratulations to the winners of the PHL and PHX domicile elections! CA Christopher Henshall and CA Brian Sweep will begin their three-year terms as PHL Chair and PHL Vice Chair, respectively. (1/3)
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Earlier this week, APA was among several aviation organizations that sent a joint letter to Congressional leadership, urging them to work together to avoid a shutdown of the federal government. (Read it via the link in our bio.) We hope this disruption will end quickly.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
👉 The APA Mutual Base Exchange system is once again open with a key update: MBE Notification Preferences. For more info, please see the message from the IT Steering Committee in the Sept. 19 edition of the APA News Digest.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
We remember and honor the APA members who were among the nearly 3,000 people killed on Sept. 11, 2001: Captain John Ogonowski and First Officer Tom McGuinness crewed Flight 11, and Captain Charles “Chic” Burlingame and First Officer David Charlebois flew Flight 77.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
APA spokesperson Capt. Dennis Tajer told CBS News that every airliner needs a secondary barrier. “I was out there flying during 9/11, and I saw all that happened,” he said. “That is my yesterday. We cannot have my yesterday become everyone else’s tomorrow.” www.cbsnews.com/news/southwe...
cbsnews.com
New secondary barriers give added layer of security for airline cockpits
Congress in 2018 mandated all new airliners have secondary barriers. After years of delays, that regulation is set to go into effect next year.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
📣 Don’t forget that PBS bidding for September will close at 1200 Central on Aug. 13! 📣
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
APA is proud to be a member of the Modern Skies Coalition, which aims to improve the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System through four key objectives. (1/3)
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Modern Skies
Upgrading our ATC system requires significant federal investment, as safety for all deserves nothing less. Tell congress now is the time to modernize our skies.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Bidding alert: Four of our domiciles will host pilots and their families at baseball games in September. Get the dates and details at alliedpilots.org/Calendar, and keeps these games in mind when submitting your PBS bid.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
PBS bidding for September opens at 1200 Central on Aug. 8.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Our BOS, LGA, ORD, and PHL Domicile Officers will host a town hall meeting at 1930 Eastern today. All pilots from those bases should expect a phone call at that time. You can also join the meeting via a link posted on each of those domiciles’ pages on AlliedPilots.org.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
CQT bidding for September closes at 1200 Central on Aug. 5.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Safety of flight will always be APA’s highest priority. We commend Senator Ted Cruz, Secretary Sean Duffy, and Chair Jennifer Homendy for their focus on enhancing the margin of safety in congested airspace.
cnn.com
Never again: legislation aims to prevent another midair collision like the one that killed 67 people in January | CNN
A bill introduced Tuesday, exactly six-months after the fatal midair collision over the Potomac River, aims to fix aviation safety weaknesses exposed by the tragedy.
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Allied Pilots Association @alliedpilots.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
An earthquake off the coast of Russia has triggered a tsunami warning for Hawaii. Waves are forecast to hit the islands at 1900 HST. The Red Cross recommends being at least 100 feet above sea level if possible.
abcnews.go.com
8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia prompts tsunami alerts in Hawaii, Alaska and West Coast
Tsunami alerts were issued for Alaska and Hawaii on Tuesday after a major, 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia, according to officials.
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