Launching ORD-Moscow, Russia in June using 777-200s
American joins Delta as only US carriers serving Moscow
American received approval for ORD- Beijing in 2009
Adding wireless broadband on 767-200ER transcon flights by mid-year
If above trial is successful, all domestic fleets could be outfitted
Will begin phase-out of MD80s with arrivals of 737-800s between 2009-2012
AMR has secured purchase rights for the 787, no other details given by AMR
Has retrofitted entire 737-800 fleet with blended winglets
ORD-Delhi, India 777 service is American's longest route
Int'l override pay: $6/hr Capt; $4/hr FO
This page last updated: May 13, 2008 (pilot count; furlough figures)
10,994
Total
9,015
Active
1,979
Furlough
Allied Pilots Association
(amend. May 2008)
777:
47
767-300:
58
767-200:
16
A300:
34
757:
142
MD80:
325
737-800:
77
DFW
LAX
SFO
STL
MIA
ORD
BOS
LGA
IAD
JFK
Recalling furloughees. Pilots have option to defer recall for 3 years after last pilot recalled. Total recalled: 828, total deferring: 774, furloughed pilots awaiting a recall: 1205. Total still on furlough 1,979.
Jumpseats may be requested at the ticket counter or gate. Offline pilots are classified as a "D6." CASS participant.
