FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Capt. Dennis Tajer, 847-902-8481/Gregg Overman, 817-302-2250 Allied Pilots Association Calls for End to Shutdown FORT WORTH, Texas (Oct. 23, 2025) – The Allied Pilots Association (APA), representing the 16,000 pilots of American Airlines, calls on Congress to end the government shutdown. “Congress should reconvene and work in a bipartisan manner to pass a clean Continuing Resolution to fund and reopen the government,” said First Officer Nick Silva, APA President. The United States federal government shutdown started on Oct. 1 and is now the second longest shutdown in U.S. history. “We stand with our brothers and sisters in air traffic control and TSA who continue to show up to work every day without a paycheck,” President Silva said. “These men and women take their oath seriously to guarantee a safe National Airspace System so we the pilots can ensure the flying public reaches their destinations in a timely manner and without harm. As the shutdown stretches on and airports encounter potential delays, it only intensifies the pressure these aviation professionals confront in the face of not getting paid. It’s time we support these men and women and reopen the federal government.” Founded in 1963, the Allied Pilots Association – the largest independent pilots union in the United States – is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. APA represents the 16,000 pilots of American Airlines, including several hundred pilots on full-time military leave of absence serving in the armed forces. The union’s website is AlliedPilots.org.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Capt. Dennis Tajer, 847-902-8481/Gregg Overman, 817-302-2250 Allied Pilots Association Applauds Advancement of ROTOR Act FORT WORTH, Texas (Oct. 21, 2025) – The Allied Pilots Association (APA), representing the 16,000 pilots of American Airlines, applauds the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for advancing Senate bill 2503, the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act. “We would like to thank the committee’s leaders, Chairman Ted Cruz and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell, for their diligence and bipartisan work in tackling aviation safety reform after the tragedy of American Airlines Flight 5342,” said First Officer Nick Silva, APA President. The ROTOR Act would require all newly manufactured aircraft to be equipped with Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast In equipment. It would also call for the FAA Administrator to initiate a study on establishing a dynamic restricted area near DCA. “Recognizing safety is our number one priority,” President Silva said. “We thank the committee for seeking APA’s technical expertise while drafting this important legislation. APA’s subject matter experts are grateful for this opportunity to promote and enhance safety in the flight deck, which ultimately leads to greater safety measures for the flying public. We look forward to working with the full Senate to pass this critical legislation.” Founded in 1963, the Allied Pilots Association – the largest independent pilots union in the United States – is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. APA represents the 16,000 pilots of American Airlines, including several hundred pilots on full-time military leave of absence serving in the armed forces. The union’s website is AlliedPilots.org.

Joint Union Summit on Company Performance and Strategic Collaboration Dear Union Members, We are writing to inform you that leadership representatives from the unions representing American Airlines employees – APA, APFA, the CWA-IBT Association, PAFCA, and the TWU/IAM Association – convened this week to discuss concerns regarding the company’s trailing financial performance relative to our competitors. The summit participants also explored ways to strengthen our collective position. This landmark union leadership summit reflects our unified commitment to protecting our members, improving working conditions, and securing a more prosperous future for us and for American Airlines while demanding increased management accountability. We are committed to maintaining a cohesive, coordinated labor coalition to address the opportunities and challenges ahead. Topics discussed include: The impact of management’s peer-trailing financial performance on employees and other stakeholders and on American Airlines’ operational performance. Cross-union solidarity and coordinated advocacy. Increased labor inclusion and increased management transparency and accountability. Joint proposals for operational and service improvements that include greater employee empowerment and enhanced employee protections. This collaboration marks a significant step toward a more unified, impactful labor movement at American Airlines.  CALL TO ACTION: We urge all members to stay engaged, informed, and united. Attend upcoming union meetings, and share your experiences, concerns, and ideas with your elected representatives. Your voice is essential in shaping the future of our workplace and our airline. The unions will reconvene on Oct. 23 at APA headquarters in Fort Worth to continue this critical dialogue. In Solidarity, First Officer Nick Silva President Allied Pilots Association Julie Hedrick National President Association of Professional Flight Attendants Kimberly Barboro Co-Chair Communications Workers of America-International Brotherhood of Teamsters Association Jar’la Evans D3 Staff Representative Communications Workers of America Alex Hart President Professional Airline Flight Control Association – American Greg Cosey International Representative / AA Fleet Transport Workers Union Air Division Rollie Reaves International Representative / M "> Michael G. Klemm President and Directing General Chair International Association of Machinists "> John M. Coveny Jr. President and Directing General Chair International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers District 142

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Capt. Dennis Tajer, 847-902-8481/Gregg Overman, 817-302-2250 Allied Pilots Association: Raising Pilot Retirement Age “Would Mean Flying Blind” FORT WORTH, Texas (Aug. 29, 2025) – The Allied Pilots Association (APA), representing the 16,000 pilots of American Airlines, voiced concerns about the International Air Transport Association’s request that the U.N.’s International Civil Aviation Organization raise the international age limit for commercial pilots from 65 to 67. “There is insufficient data regarding what risks would be associated with increasing pilot retirement age,” said First Officer Nick Silva, APA President. “Existing regulations governing pilot duty and rest are based on safety studies for a workforce capped at age 65 and reflect lessons learned from past accidents. Without new research, raising the retirement age would mean flying blind.” Silva pointed out that IATA’s rationale for raising the retirement age – to meet demand for pilots – no longer exists in the United States. Spirit Airlines has pilots on furlough, and American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines have all slowed or halted pilot hiring. “Raising the pilot retirement age now would constitute a solution in search of a problem and run counter to longstanding safety practices by U.S. airline operators and regulators,” he said. Silva also cited data showing higher long-term disability rates among older pilots. At American Airlines, 71% of pilots on long-term disability are older than age 55, reflecting reduced productivity and higher costs as pilots age. Moreover, cognitive performance declines with age, affecting reaction time, situational awareness, and problem-solving, along with an increased risk of sudden incapacitation from heart attacks and strokes. Founded in 1963, the Allied Pilots Association – the largest independent pilots union in the United States – is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. APA represents the 16,000 pilots of American Airlines, including several hundred pilots on full-time military leave of absence serving in the armed forces. The union’s website is AlliedPilots.org.