Shaken by the cancellation of more than 2100 flights last weekend and early this week, American Airlines is luring flight attendants to work during peak holiday-travel periods to avoid any staff shortages.
The air travel continues to recover from the historical lows caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the expected increase in demand for the upcoming holiday season is widely expected to push already strained airlines.
An internal memo seen by CNBC says, Flight attendants who work trips between November 23 and November 29, and December 22 and January 2, will be eligible for 150% pay, also, If they have perfect attendance from November 15 through January 2, the will be eligible for an extra 150% pay on top.
American COO David Seymour said in the memo: "To ensure we're providing certainty for both our customers and team members, we're doubling down on our efforts related to our schedule and staffing."
He added: "On the schedule front, we've ensured that November and December are built to meet customer demand and that they are fully supportable by our staffing."
American Airlines worked with its flight attendants union to ensure the attendance of the company’s employees. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants, a labor union that represents about 23,000 American Airlines cabin crew members, said it negotiated the incentives with American.
The association said its members faced uncertain schedules and other challenges such as lack of transportation and accommodation.
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