News / Atlas Air takes pilots to court as it attempts to stem growing labour costs

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (AAWW) has filed a complaint in a federal court against its pilot unions as it battles to cap potentially spiralling labour costs.

The airline is attempting to create a joint contract for its Southern Air and Atlas Air pilots.

The carrier is arguing that under the two airlines’ collective bargaining agreements, the pilots must enter a joint agreement in the event of a merger. Atlas alleges that the pilots have refused to negotiate.

The move to court has been met ...