News / Pilots hit back as Atlas brands 'overworked and underpaid' claim a myth

Atlas Air pilots have hit back at the carrier’s “myth busting” in a continuation of the tit-for-tat hostilities that have marred negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Last week, the carrier responded to Airline Professionals Association (APA) claims that its business practices were leading to pilots “burning out” as a result of “unruly schedules”.

In a post titled Facts vs Myths, the airline said it operated an “uncompromised commitment to safety” and said APA claims were merely a negotiating tool.

However, ...