206321

This campaign is solid because it aligns our interests with the passengers. We don't like cancellations, reroutes, reassignments (RO) and being flown into days off any more than they do.

I think this is a well done video and gets the message across- we need work rules to protect our schedule integrity in this next contract.

Click here:
https://youtu.be/DyjnqTgp9R8

Allied Pilots Association Launches New Video Capturing
Impact of Unreliable Flight Scheduling on Pilots and Passengers

FORT WORTH, Texas (Oct. 15, 2019) — As pilots and passengers contend with the effects of unreliable scheduling, the Allied Pilots Association (APA) today released a cinematic video that captures how scheduling practices affect the lives of pilots and passengers alike.

The video touches on some of the most significant issues that pilots have raised in contract negotiations with American Airlines management, including the importance of reliable flight scheduling and proper quality of work life. Unreliable flight schedules, coupled with wasteful pilot scheduling practices, run directly counter to APA's goal of making American Airlines the first choice for passengers, pilots, and investors.

To watch the new video, click here.

"In the air, we're all in it together and we all need reliable scheduling," said APA President Capt. Eric Ferguson. "APA has proposed ways to improve operations so passengers and pilots can count on reliable scheduling.

"The pilots of American Airlines know that reliable scheduling means that passengers get where they're going on time, that pilots have a more predictable work life, and that the airline and its investors will benefit accordingly. It's time for management to take concrete action to improve scheduling and repair American Airlines' reputation and competitive position," he said.

As the video depicts, unreliable scheduling means that pilots and passengers miss important moments in their families' lives. The video shows that pilots love their job and take seriously their commitment "to safely get others where they need to go," but when flight schedules are unreliable, passengers and pilots — and their families — are all negatively affected.

The video is the second in a series of videos featuring American Airlines pilots. To watch the first video in the series, click here.

Full video script:

"I love my job, but my schedule is really unpredictable.
I travel all the time for work.
My flights are always getting delayed and rescheduled. Or cancelled.
Sometimes I end up waiting for hours, stranded in cities that aren't home.
It's hard on me – and it's hard on my family.
A few weeks ago, I missed my son's birthday because of another last-minute flight change.
Everyone was there. Everyone except me.
Our industry is supposed to be all about bringing people together.
And that's why I do this – to safely get others where they need to go.
But it shouldn't be this hard on me. Or my passengers."

YourFnout

Yes, thought it was a very well made video. Only 20 mins after I watched it scheduling called to extend me into my day off which ended in a trailing red-eye. Which would have ruined my scheduled Cub Scout Camping trip with my kids if I had not became ill.

symbian simian

Good choice, hopefully you weren’t too sick to enjoy your camping trip.

UPTme

You're*. Fn out.

drinksonme

Question....who sees this video? It’s preaching to the choir. It’s not like APA spent millions to have it broadcast on television. It’s a good piece but complete rah rah. No affect what so ever on Dougie and the boys in their new lounge atop the new half a billion dollar HQ. Bet the expresso machines (plural) and organic food selection are amazing over there.

Route66

No one sees it but the FNG.....and the guys that voted for a known union buster. All the while, because I’m “IMAXED” out I’m working just 22 hours, getting paid bottom LCW and picking up what I want on premium. All thanks to the idiots who negotiated this contract....without consulting USAPA. Life is good...for me and the guys who got super seniority from the merger. Oh, like the Emperor in Star Wars, Eric is sitting in his union busting office going “Good, GOOOOODDDD!”
(Dougie probably gave Eric an honorary office in the new Berlin....er DFW headquarters.). Can you say implicit bias?
https://youtu.be/MnQ_mp9TzZY

206321

It's already in the news..... ABC Charlotte for example.

https://youtu.be/hJpaR96DnWk

5,000+ views on youtube.

22,000+ views on facebook.

I'd say management is aware.

Route66

I'm sure someone in management has heard about it. But its below Dougie's/Roberts pay grade. Stone maybe, but again, listening to ABC (fake news) they portray the reasons (which we're aware of) is the mechanics and the MAX. Again, the point is the lack of foresight with the Onion combined with PILOT apathy equals who cares? The views you posted are not much more than the pilots who didn't vote in the last APA president election. Even the F/O's I fly with don't really care because there isn't anything they can do about it.

In short, the contract has been and will be a POS for everyone but the senior guys. Enjoy.

Kebert Xela

And your joyful and positive attitude will realign everyone with the views you believe to be correct. Let me know when you vote yes, I’ll be on the other side.

Route66

Hey, my attitude is great! Big money in the bank each month. I’m just parroting the mirror reflection of facts of this group. All for one and one for none. In fact, I really don’t believe I can convince you nor anyone else of disunity, but you all know deep down I’m right. You just won’t admit it.

Going to the bank for MORE MONEY!!!!!