American Airlines Pilots Strike 2025. Frustrated with contract negotiations, american airlines pilots organized under the allied pilots association have authorized a strike, which could affect summer travel plans. American airlines pilots are readying themselves for a battle with their employer.

The authorization, however, is just one of several hurdles that that the allied pilot association union would need to clear before. American airlines ceo robert isom said pilot pay would be boosted by $8 billion over four years under a contract proposed by the fort worth carrier.