United Airlines is asking its pilots to take voluntary unpaid leave in May because of delays in Boeing deliveries, according to a company memo.
Reuters reports that a United spokesperson confirmed the “delivery delays have reduced its aircraft utilization this year.” This means the company must employ “voluntary programs” to reduce overstaffing.
In a staff memo, the airline told their pilots they could take unpaid time off for all of May or on chosen dates. Also, according to Reuter, the pilots can opt for a blank schedule or pick and trade trips.
CNBC published an excerpt from the memo, which is from the United chapter of the Air Line Pilots Association pilots’ union. It said, “Due to recent changes to our Boeing deliveries, the remaining 2024 forecast block hours for United have been significantly reduced. While the delivery issues surround our 787 and 737 fleets, the impact will affect other fleets as well.”
United Airlines is asking pilots to take…
