John Prater, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, said "pilot pushing" — using threats of discipline, including firing, to prevent pilots from rejecting a flight because they are fatigued — is a problem at major carriers as well as regionals, although it is more common at smaller airlines. He said he would "name names" at the Monday meeting.
James May, president of the Air Transport Association, which represents many large airlines, if Prater "has any specific evidence of pilot pushing by air carriers, that ought to be put on the table."
Morgan said Colgan doesn't punish pilots who say they are too fatigued to fly, and neither do most other airlines.
"I don't believe it's anywhere near the level he seem to imply," Morgan said.