Pilots at American Airlines have agreed to discuss changes in their contract to allow cost-saving productivity revisions in work rules. The Allied Pilots Association board voted for the talks despite opposition from some members who argue that the carrier is already poised to recover. The decision marks a victory for chief executive Gerard Arpey, who has made co-operation and consensus a hallmark of his management style, avoiding the hardball tactic of rivals trying to force concessions from their unions.
Source: Airline Business
