American Airlines Pilots Vote to Strike.

American Airlines pilots, represented by the Allied Pilots Association, have voted in favor of authorizing a strike ahead of the busy summer travel season. The union is seeking higher salaries and better working conditions, although the two sides are reportedly close to reaching an agreement. Despite the vote, it would be difficult for pilots to actually strike due to complex labor processes in the United States. The airline's pilots received their last pay increase in 2019, and some airline executives are concerned about the impact of hefty pilot pay raises on fixed costs.