keady - this is old news. It came out of the last round of pilot negotiations
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2025 at 05:02:45 PM PSTSubject: American Airlines
Gives First Class To Pilots — While The Customers Who Earned Upgrades Sit In
Coach - View from the Wing
viewfromthewing.com
American Airlines Gives First Class To Pilots — While The Customers Who Earned
Upgrades Sit In Coach - View from the Wing
American Airlines now upgrades deadheading pilots into first class ahead of the
customers who actually earn those seats. Ten high-value flyers watched a pilot
get the only available upgrade on their flight, a moment that captured how far
the airline has drifted from its own loyalty promises.
🔗https://viewfromthewing.com/american-airlines-gives-first-class-to-pilots-while-the-customers-who-earned-upgrades-sit-in-coach/
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