Airline Union Tells Workers To Prepare For Strike That Could Endanger Summer Travel Plans

The union representing flight attendants at American Airlines told members Friday night to prepare for a possible strike, which could affect Americans’ summer travel plans.

The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) issued the notice after failing for more than a week to reach an agreement on a new 🛠️Labor contract with American Airlines. The National Mediation Board (NMB), the government entity that manages 🛠️Labor relations for railroads and airlines, previously said it would end formal discussions between the two if a deal was not reached by the end of May, but is expected to extend that, pushing back the timeline for a potential strike into the summer, according to Bloomberg.

“While these delays are frustrating, we also know that the company’s ability to stall these negotiations is rapidly reaching an end,” the union told members in the announcement late Friday. “All flight attendants need to prepare for a strike.”

If the NMB finds that talks cannot be furthered, it can then release the parties, and following a 30-day waiting period, a strike could ensue, according to Bloomberg. The Railway 🛠️Labor