American Airlines pilot association signs in-principal agreement with airline management

The Allied Pilots Association (APA), which represents pilots working for American Airlines, has reached an Agreement in Principle (AIP) with the airline’s management over labor contracts.  The announcement came over the weekend after a vote on a previous tentative deal was postponed as the United Airlines pilots union secured a superior deal in its own contract negotiations. “The APA Negotiating Committee has reached an Agreement in Principle with American Airlines management on proposed enhancements to the Tentative Agreement,” the APA said. United Airlines pilots, who are still yet to vote on their proposed deal, were promised a pay increase of around 40% over four