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The carrier also proposed to its pilot union, the Allied Pilots Association, some steps to mitigate the number of involuntary furloughs, but did not immediately make public its proposal.
“The company's proposal would provide financial incentives for senior captains ready to voluntarily leave and create advancement opportunities for junior pilots,” an American spokesman said.
“If accepted by the APA, this agreement could significantly minimize the number of pilot furloughs,” the spokesman said. “It would also provide the company with the flexibility to recover from heavy retirement periods and greater ability to manage the short-term operational demands we are facing.
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Sounds like AMR management is trying to take home hostages in hopes of some quid pro quo.
Grrrrr...