UNITED Airlines is asking its pilots to take time off in May because of delays in receiving new planes that the airline ordered from Boeing, which is struggling with production due to manufacturing problems.
A United spokesman said on Monday that the offer is voluntary.
“Due to the recent delays in Boeing deliveries, our forecasted [flight hours] have been reduced, and we are offering our pilots voluntary programs for the month of May to reduce excess staffing,” spokesman Leslie Scott said.
In a note to pilots obtained by The Associated Press (AP), United said it expects to…
