Delta Air Lines pilots picketed at airports across America on Thursday, voicing their concerns over stalled contract talks as travelers gear up for the busy Fourth of July weekend.
Informational pickets were scheduled for Atlanta, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport , Los Angeles International Airport , Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport , John F. Kennedy International Airport , Seattle–Tacoma International Airport and Salt Lake City International Airport , the union said.
Earlier in the week, Delta told travelers they could rebook flights between Friday and Monday “with no fare difference or change fees.” Rebooked flight must be between the same origin and destinations and completed or before July 8. While the statement to customers did not mention any looming labor action, the carrier said “operational challenges are expected this holiday weekend” and that this “unique waiver is being issued to give you greater flexibility to plan around busy travel times, weather forecasts and other variables.”
Delta CEO Ed Bastian, in a message to travelers on Thursday, also failed to mention any potential labor action. He apologized for a recent string of delays and cancelled flights plaguing all of air travel. “The environment we’re navigating today is unlike anything we’ve ever faced, but Delta is no stranger to challenging times, and our commitment to you is as strong as ever,” according to Bastian. “We won’t stop until we’ve made things right, and we’ll never stop improving for you.”
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