United Airline Pilots Pressured to Take Unpaid Time Off Amid Boeing’s Production Struggles

Published on April 2, 2024

In what could be an early blow to the busy summer travel season, United Airlines has asked its pilots to take unpaid leave in May, citing delayed aircraft deliveries from Boeing. “We can confirm that due to the recent delays in Boeing deliveries, our forecasted block hours for 2024 have been reduced, and we are offering our pilots voluntary programs for the month of May to reduce excess staffing,” the airline said in an April 1 statement. The Air Line Pilots Association, the labor union representing United’s pilots, said further time off may be offered “for the summer bid periods and potentially into the fall.”...

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