American Airlines Pilots and Flight Attendants Revolt Against Their CEO

American Airlines is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026, but the company is facing an existential threat to that celebration amid a no-confidence vote for CEO Robert Isom.

Less than a week after American Airlines' 16,000 pilots criticized top management and demanded change, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants issued a no-confidence vote for Isom. The union represents more than 28,000 American Airlines flight attendants.

The Point of Contention

In a letter issued on Monday...