Skift Feed·· 2026-08-19
Delta Pilots Detail Why Scheduling Talks Hit an Impasse
Delta Pilots Detail Why Scheduling Talks Hit an Impasse
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Delta's pilots' union says accelerated summer talks cannot fix scheduling, accusing management of expanding demands. Delta's cancellation rate rose to ~3.4% from July 1 to August 12, higher than American and United. CEO Bastian attributes to contract changes, while union cites under-hiring and inexperienced schedulers. Talks resume in September.
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