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.

Defending Our Scope Protections In late 2023, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines announced their intent to merge. Alaska Airlines also announced plans to take delivery of new Boeing 787 aircraft ordered by Hawaiian Airlines to introduce long-haul international routes. Our Scope Committee and counsel kept a close eye on how those plans would unfold, and fragments of information began coming from Alaska Airlines’ headquarters in Seattle. These included growth in the OneWorld alliance, more real estate for Alaska Airlines in Terminal 8 at JFK , and news in March that American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Japan Airlines intended to enter into a trilateral codeshare agreement for flying in the Pacific . Alaska Airlines recently announced even more new European routes, which prompted my request to meet with senior management. In those discussions, management revealed plans to ignore our contract by codesharing on Alaska Airlines’ new long-haul international routes. The Alaska Airlines codeshare permissions granted by Section 1.G of our contract never contemplated codesharing with a domestic airline to destinations across East Asia and Europe. Moreover, the widebody aircraft Alaska Airlines plans to operate on these routes all belong to Hawaiian Airlines and are thus subject to the limits on codesharing with Hawaiian Airlines or its successor.  So, why is this so harmful to the pilots of American Airlines? The introduction of American Airlines’ code onto Alaska Airlines’ international network will provide another way for American Airlines to farm out widebody flying to other airlines — flying that pilots on our seniority list could and should be performing. Earlier this summer, I filed an Expedited Scope Grievance — which automatically expedites the arbitration — against this unilateral action by the Company. The Grievance is set to be heard in late October and I will update you further as we get closer to the hearing date. In addition, I filed a separate Expedited Scope Grievance challenging the Company’s wrongful placement of the American Airlines code on Hawaiian Airlines flying outside the Hawaiian islands. Our Scope Committee, Legal Department, outside counsel, subject-matter experts, and I will continue preparing for the arbitration and defending our contract’s Scope protections. It’s the first section for a reason. In Unity, FO Nick Silva APA President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Capt. Dennis Tajer, 847-902-8481/Gregg Overman, 817-312-3901 Allied Pilots Association Urges Approval of “Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025” and “Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025” FORT WORTH, Texas (June 16, 2025) – The Allied Pilots Association (APA), representing the 16,000 pilots of American Airlines, is proud to endorse the bipartisan “Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025” and the “Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025.” APA would like to thank Ranking Member Rick Larsen (WA-02), Rep. Pete Stauber (MN-08), Rep. Sean Casten (IL-06), and Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) for their leadership on these critical issues. We urge timely Congressional approval of both bills. “The ‘Mental Health in Aviation Act’ is a significant breakthrough in getting pilots and air traffic controllers the mental health care that they deserve,” said APA President First Officer Nick Silva. “Our industry has long perpetuated a culture of silence when it comes to mental health. Thanks to Ranking Member Larsen, Congressman Stauber, Congressman Casten, and Congresswoman McDonald Rivet, this bill will significantly improve mental health care access for pilots and air traffic controllers by requiring the FAA to eliminate barriers to care, improve the special issuance process, and ensure that we have access to help should we need it. “Additionally,” First Officer Silva said, “the ‘Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025’ also provides pilots and their medical providers with much-needed transparency by requiring the FAA to publish a comprehensive list of medications that can and cannot be prescribed to airmen with first-class medical certificates. This takes the guesswork out of the equation and empowers airmen and their providers to seek treatment and care of ailments with full knowledge up front of how their medications will affect their FAA medical certificate.” 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, 817-312-3901 Allied Pilots Association Opposes Efforts to Delay Installed Physical Secondary Barriers: “Enough is Enough” FORT WORTH, Texas (June 6, 2025) – The Allied Pilots Association (APA) expressed its firm opposition to airline industry efforts to delay implementation of installed physical secondary barriers. Congress approved legislation in 2018 requiring secondary barriers in all new commercial airliners to enhance flight deck security. Following that law’s passage, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) presided over a rulemaking process to solicit feedback and finalize the regulation. “We urge the FAA to proceed as planned with implementation of installed physical secondary barriers. It’s unconscionable for the industry to petition for a two-year delay — enough is enough,” said APA President First Officer Nick Silva. “Contrary to what proponents claim in the request to delay implementation, improvised secondary barriers are not a suitable substitute for the real thing. The airline industry needs to do what’s right and comply with what Congress has wisely mandated.” APA has been advocating for secondary barriers for years. A few examples: 2021: We posted a video featuring Tom McGuinness Jr. , whose father was one of the pilots killed on 9/11. 2022: We urged lawmakers to act on the Saracini Enhanced Aviation Act of 2021 . 2024: Our Government Affairs Committee applauded the barriers’ inclusion in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 . 2024: Our Government Affairs Committee published a white paper about secondary barriers being one of our legislative priorities. Founded in 1963, the Allied Pilots Association – the largest independent pilots union in the United States – has its headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas. APA represents the 16,000 pilots of American Airlines, including members 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, 817-312-3901 Allied Pilots Association Welcomes Upgrades to Air Traffic Control FORT WORTH, Texas (May 12, 2025) – The Allied Pilots Association (APA) voiced its support for modernizing the nation’s air traffic control system and boosting air traffic controller staffing. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced plans to modernize and expand the system’s infrastructure in four key areas: communications, surveillance, automation, and facilities. The secretary also said he intends to boost hiring of new air traffic controllers through incentives. “For too many years, our controllers have been saddled with the limitations of 20th-century technology,” said APA President First Officer Nick Silva. “An investment in the future of air travel – a critically important investment that will enhance aviation safety – is long overdue. “One of APA’s core objectives, as laid out in our constitution and bylaws, is ‘to safeguard, with ceaseless vigilance, the safety of scheduled air transportation,’” First Officer Silva said. “We applaud President Trump and Secretary Duffy for kickstarting this initiative, and we stand ready to assist in any way we can.” Founded in 1963, the Allied Pilots Association – the largest independent pilots union in the United States – has its headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas. APA represents the 16,000 pilots of American Airlines, including members 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, 817-312-3901 Allied Pilots Association Urges Passage of the Safer Skies Act of 2025 FORT WORTH, Texas (March 26, 2025) – The Allied Pilots Association (APA) voiced its support for the Safer Skies Act of 2025, which U.S. Representative Nick Langworthy (NY-23) introduced today. “The Allied Pilots Association commends Representative Langworthy and legislation co-leads Representative Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Representative Marc Veasey (TX-33) for their leadership on aviation security,” said APA President First Officer Nick Silva. “We wholeheartedly endorse this bipartisan bill, which would close a critical loophole in aviation security. There should never be a double standard when it comes to protecting the traveling public.” The Safer Skies Act of 2025 would require the Transportation Security Administration to update security screening requirements for Part 135 and Part 380 operators that offer individual seats in advance, provide publicly available schedules, and operate passenger seat configurations of more than nine seats. If enacted, it would require these operators to undergo the same security screening requirements as any other scheduled commercial airline. “APA urges Congress to enact the Safer Skies Act of 2025 promptly to ensure Part 135 and Part 380 operators are held to the same security standards as any other scheduled commercial airline,” Silva said. “As professional pilots, we are concerned that memories of the 9/11 terrorist attacks have grown short. We cannot allow charter operators to lose focus on security for the sake of profit. There should be no more aviation security loopholes, period.” Founded in 1963, the Allied Pilots Association – the largest independent pilots union in the United States – has its headquarters 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.

Docking Guidance System Update APA and TWU Local 513 Members, American Airlines has announced that it will discontinue using the Docking Guidance System at domestic DGS-equipped gates and rely on guide persons and wing walkers to meet incoming aircraft at the assigned gate. In response to this announcement, the APA and TWU safety teams have been in close coordination to help ensure a smooth transition. We encourage all pilots and fleet service workers to ensure strict adherence to the Clean Ramp Policy, to report safety concerns to your respective safety teams, and to notify your professional standards representatives of any issues you may encounter. This transition represents a notable change in procedure for both of our work groups. As such, it will require ongoing cooperation, clear communication, and a measure of patience with one another. As always, safety must remain foremost in all our minds. Thank you for your usual outstanding professionalism and for maintaining our mutual commitment to a safe operation. FO Nick Silva President, Allied Pilots Association Greg Cosey President, Transport Workers Union Local 513 CA Jason Sharp APA Safety Committee Chair

Crew Meals – Stick to the Contract Last week, all 10 of the domicile Flight Offices coordinated to include an identical message in their weekly newsletters regarding crew meals that are not boarded or are materially incomplete. This Company message included non-contractual misrepresentations regarding reimbursement limits and a time limit for the purchase of replacement meals. Contrary to the statements in the coordinated messages, the accurate information regarding reimbursement and time limits is as follows: There is no contractual time limit for a pilot to purchase a replacement meal in relation to the flight’s departure or arrival, although it should be proximate in time and location to the missed crew meal. There is no contractual reimbursement limit for a replacement meal. $30 for a replacement meal is only the automatic approval limit and should not result in a blanket denial. Submissions over $30 may require additional coordination with the Flight Office staff.  Although the Company’s message states that replacement meals must “generally” be purchased within 90 minutes of the segment on which the crew meal was not boarded, APA understands that reimbursement requests are routinely being denied using the 90-minute time limit as a rule. By imposing this arbitrary and non-contractual time limit, Flight Offices have created an environment that may result in delays of required pre-departure pilot duties. In order to comply with this arbitrary time limit, pilots will be forced to focus on securing a timely meal rather than preparing for the performance of their duties. All this, simply in an effort to create an easier way for Flight Offices to deny meal reimbursement claims. We have also received anecdotal feedback that casts doubt on the accuracy of some reported missed crew meals. To ensure accurate reimbursement, you are encouraged to submit your Crew Meal Not Boarded form through Comply365 as soon as possible, especially if the missed meal is discovered before departure. It may also be advisable to secure a replacement meal before departure to avoid any issues with the Company-imposed time limit. Remember that the Comply365 form currently pays $35.92 (this amount is annually adjusted) on a future Pay Statement and is in addition to the reimbursement for a replacement meal (typically paid as an off-cycle direct deposit). Keep in mind that your assessment of fitness for duty includes securing adequate sustenance for your current segment or future segment(s), which is what the Crew Meal contractual provision was intended to provide.

Aviation Coalition Underscores Commitment to Safety Our country is mourning after the unthinkable loss of the passengers and crews of Flight 5342, PAT 25, and Med Jets Flight 056. The entire aviation community is united in our grief and our commitment to taking action to ensure accidents like these never happen again. We never take safety for granted, and we never will. Aviation remains the safest mode of transportation in the world. Nearly 50,000 flights take off and land safely each day in the U.S., and our National Airspace System remains the gold standard of safety. “We have the safest skies in the whole world,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has said. “Traveling by air is the safest mode of transportation.” National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy echoed that, saying, “I assure you that the safest mode of transportation is air travel. It is incredibly safe.” We are confident that the NTSB, working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Defense (DOD), and other parties, will identify root causes and issue recommendations for the aviation industry and the U.S. military to prevent future accidents. The work of Chair Homendy, NTSB Board Member Todd Inman, other NTSB Members, and the NTSB staff is critical for responding to these accidents and making our system even safer. As Member Inman recited days ago, “Through tragedy, we draw knowledge to improve the safety for us all.” We strongly support this important work and urge policymakers to ensure that the NTSB and the FAA have the staffing and resources needed to ensure that the U.S. aviation system is safe and efficient and can continue to innovate. We will find out what caused the terrible tragedies last week. We will learn from them. We will undoubtedly make changes. And by making an incredibly safe system even safer, we will honor the passengers, crew members, and U.S. servicemembers who have been lost. Aeronautical Repair Station Association Air Line Pilots Association, International Air Traffic Control Association Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Airlines for America Airports Council International – North America Association of Flight Attendants-CWA American Association of Airport Executives Association of Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International Aviation Technical Education Council Cargo Airline Association Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations Experimental Aircraft Association Inc. General Aviation Manufacturers Association Global Business Travel Association International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers International Council of Air Shows National Agricultural Aviation Association National Air Carrier Association National Air Traffic Controllers Association National Air Transportation Association National Association of State Aviation Officials National Business Aviation Association Professional Aviation Safety Specialists, AFL-CIO Recreational Aviation Foundation Regional Airline Association Travelers United U.S. Travel Association Vertical Aviation International Vertical Flight Society

We Extend Our Deepest Condolences On behalf of the 16,000 pilots of American Airlines we are honored to serve, we extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of all who perished in Wednesday’s accident at DCA. We share your grief and are keenly aware of the far-reaching impact of this tragedy. We also want to acknowledge the first responders who remain on the scene for the recovery effort. They have been working tirelessly in extremely challenging conditions. With the National Transportation Safety Board’s investigation into the accident now underway, it is essential to refrain from speculation about the cause. APA’s safety team will remain in close contact with their counterparts at American Airlines, and we are committed to learning all we can from the investigation. APA stands ready to support our ALPA and AFA-CWA colleagues in whatever way we can. As pilots, we belong to an extended airline family, and their loss is our loss. Humbly, FO Nick Silva, APA President CA Chris Torres, APA Vice President FO Patrick Clark, APA Secretary-Treasurer CA Paul McFarland, BOS Domicile Chair CA Gemma Meehan, BOS Domicile Vice Chair CA Heather Boulanger, CLT Domicile Chair FO Hickory Ham, CLT Domicile Vice Chair CA Chris Wachter, DCA Domicile Chair CA Thomas Lawler, DCA Domicile Vice Chair CA Brian Smith, DFW Domicile Chair FO Jason Gustin, DFW Domicile Vice Chair CA Bill Evans, LAX Domicile Chair CA Timothy Dick, LAX Domicile Vice Chair CA Mark Lokey, LGA Domicile Chair CA Jim Scanlan, LGA Domicile Vice Chair CA Jay Wilhelm, MIA Domicile Chair FO Jamie Funderburk, MIA Domicile Vice Chair CA Wes Smith, ORD Domicile Chair FO Paul Meyers, ORD Domicile Vice Chair FO Michael Drost, PHL Domicile Chair CA Brian Sweep, PHL Domicile Vice Chair CA Michael Saracino, PHX Domicile Chair CA Jeremy Ryder, PHX Domicile Vice Chair

Accident at DCA Involving PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 The Federal Aviation Administration issued the following statement a short time ago: “A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided in midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on approach to Runway 33 at Reagan Washington National Airport around 9 p.m. local time. PSA was operating as Flight 5342 for American Airlines. It departed from Wichita, Kansas. The FAA and NTSB will investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation.” While we await additional information, we urge you to keep in mind the peer-support resources available to all APA members , including Project Wingman, the Sudden Grief Response Program, and the Critical Incident Response Program. Please do not hesitate to reach out. APA volunteers are here for you 24/7. We will provide additional information as soon as we are able to do so in accordance with NTSB protocols. In the meantime, please stay safe, watch out for one another, and join us in keeping all involved in your thoughts and prayers.

2024 Profit Sharing: Meanwhile at Delta and United … On Feb. 14 – which Delta Air Lines calls “Profit Sharing Day” – the airline’s employees will receive a payout equal to an estimated 10% of their eligible earnings, representing an average of five weeks in additional pay. In their announcement regarding the payouts, the airline stated that “shared success is core to Delta’s values, and profit sharing is a key element of Delta’s commitment to industry-leading total compensation for industry-leading performance.” The profit-sharing payouts will total $1.4 billion. As for United Airlines, that carrier will be paying out $713 million in profit sharing to employees. Both Delta and United proudly touted their profit-sharing payouts in their earnings press releases, thanking employees for their contributions to their collective success. In sharp contrast, American Airlines will pay out a negligible 1.5% of each pilot’s 2024 earnings in profit sharing. That perennial bronze medal payout is based on the airline’s report of $1.37 billion in total income. Let that sink in: American's income is less than what Delta will be paying out in profit sharing. And, unsurprisingly, profit sharing did not even receive an honorable mention from our senior leadership in American’s earnings press release. It is tempting to congratulate American management on the substantial 8.5% discount they received compared to Delta for the exact same professional services, but that cost advantage has done nothing to help this company close the revenue or profit gap with our peers. And while management has said it expects the newly inked credit card deal with Citi to drive additional revenue in the coming years, that does nothing to address the disparity we’ve experienced during the last decade. We perform the same essential service for the same rates of pay as our peers at Delta and United, yet our total compensation trails theirs thanks to American’s lagging financial performance. That's unacceptable, and one way or the other, it needs to change.

Our Deepest Condolences Our hearts go out to the families of the crewmembers and passengers killed or injured in the Azerbaijan Airlines incident in Kazakhstan on Dec. 25 and the Jeju Air accident in South Korea on Dec. 29. APA extends its deepest condolences to everyone affected. These back-to-back tragedies serve as a reminder of our profession’s inherent risks. Managing those risks to the best of our abilities to help ensure the safety of our operation is our highest calling as pilots, and we are committed to learning as much as we can about the contributing factors with the hope of preventing any recurrence. Your APA Safety and Security teams will continue monitoring all developments regarding these events with the goal of making relevant information available to our pilots as quickly as possible.

American Airlines Rescinds Post-Flight Exterior Inspection Requirement  In the wake of the Flight Department’s Dec. 5 CCI message regarding pilots performing post-flight exterior inspections for RON aircraft, I have been in regular contact with management and the Transport Workers Union leadership. During a conversation earlier today, American Airlines VP-Flight Operations CA Alan Johnson confirmed that the Company has abandoned plans to have pilots perform post-flight inspections at maintenance bases. Pilots will continue conducting inspections at non-maintenance stations. I would like to thank the TWU leadership for working with us to emphasize the importance of having qualified union mechanics continue performing this work. Ensuring an open line of communication between APA and the TWU is highly beneficial for our respective members. In addition, I want to thank those of you who took the time to provide your feedback to APA regarding this issue. Your engagement matters. Safety remains the guiding principle in all that we do, and the Company’s decision to continue relying on the professional judgement and skill of the qualified union mechanics on the property is consistent with that principle. I appreciate management’s willingness to listen to our concerns and reverse course. Thank you again. In Unity, FO Nick Silva APA President

Post-Flight Exterior Inspections for RON Aircraft The CCI message the Flight Department issued yesterday regarding post-flight exterior inspections for RON aircraft is problematic on multiple levels. As the CCI message acknowledges, post-flight exterior inspections represent an important part of ensuring the health of our fleet and the reliability of the operation. However, members of the Transport Workers Union should perform this work at TWU-staffed locations, not our pilots. If American Airlines does not have enough qualified union mechanics on the property to perform this work, then the solution is to hire and train additional mechanics — not to shift the work to the pilot group. The Flight Department chose not to consult with your APA leadership before announcing this unilateral change. If the Flight Department had afforded us that courtesy, we would have advised against proceeding based on the reasons above. If they nevertheless insisted on moving forward, we would have been able to communicate with the pilot group in advance of the rollout. Unfortunately, management chose not to seek our input before acting. As I emphasized when the APA Board of Directors entrusted me with serving as your APA President, one of my priorities is to strengthen our relationships with key stakeholders, including leadership at American Airlines. This unilateral and ill-advised step goes against that effort. With the commitment to safety as our guiding principle, pilots should comply with this new procedure. When you receive a “POST FLIGHT INSPECTION REQUIRED” message, pilots should perform a thorough inspection and make all maintenance entries that, in your professional judgment, are necessary to ensure any aircraft damage/mechanical issues can be addressed in a timely manner. As a reminder, your post-flight rest cannot commence until all duty is complete. Thank you. In Unity, FO Nick Silva APA President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Capt. Dennis Tajer, 847-902-8481/Gregg Overman, 817-312-3901 Allied Pilots Association: “We Stand with Our Spirit Airlines Colleagues” FORT WORTH, Texas (Nov. 18, 2024) – The Allied Pilots Association expressed its support for the pilots of Spirit Airlines following that carrier’s announcement it has filed a Chapter 11 petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York. Spirit Airlines is the first major passenger carrier to enter Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring since American Airlines did so in 2011. “Many of the pilots APA represents know firsthand how challenging Chapter 11 is for the employees who are involved, and we stand with our Spirit Airlines colleagues as they prepare to navigate the restructuring process,” said APA President First Officer Nick Silva. “It’s also important to acknowledge this news personally affects some of our own pilots who have family members and friends who fly for Spirit Airlines, including some who are already furloughed. “The airline pilot community is a closely knit group, and we will do everything we can to help our Spirit Airlines colleagues protect their career interests while the airline restructures,” Silva said. “This news serves as the latest reminder of the airline industry’s dynamic, intensely competitive nature. “Above all, I want the pilots of Spirit Airlines to know that we’re here for you,” he said. Founded in 1963, the Allied Pilots Association – the largest independent pilots union in the United States – has its headquarters 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.

Honoring Our Nation’s Veterans Today, our nation observes Veterans Day in honor of our military veterans. The freedoms we enjoy as Americans are without precedent, but they come at a steep cost. We owe them to the service and sacrifice of everyone who has served in our armed forces throughout our history. The values we hold dear in this country will always face challenges from hostile forces, and it is the duty of those in uniform to protect us by pushing back and risking all. In turn, each of us shares the same debt of gratitude to them — a debt we can never repay, but simply acknowledge. With that in mind, please join me in honoring all who have served, including American Airlines pilots now on active duty in conflict zones around the world. We are forever grateful.

First Officer Nick Silva, APA President Today, in compliance with the APA Constitution and Bylaws, Article IV, Section 3.C, your Board of Directors elected First Officer Nick Silva to serve as APA President for the remainder of the current term ending June 30, 2025. The upcoming National Officer elections will take place in accordance with a schedule established by the Secretary-Treasurer as set forth in APA C&B Article IX, Section 2.A. We would like to thank all those who expressed their willingness to be considered for election – we are fortunate to have had many highly qualified members who were willing to step up to serve the membership. We look forward to working with President Silva on behalf of each of you, our membership. In Unity, CA Paul McFarland, BOS Chair CA Gemma Meehan, BOS Vice Chair CA Dan Scola, CLT Chair CA Erik DeWinne, CLT Vice Chair CA Chris Wachter, DCA Chair CA Tom Lawler, DCA Vice Chair CA Brian Smith, DFW Chair FO Jason Gustin, DFW Vice Chair CA Bill Evans, LAX Chair CA Tim Dick, LAX Vice Chair CA Lawrence Cutler, LGA Chair CA Jim Scanlan, LGA Vice Chair CA Thomas Copeland, MIA Chair CA Anne Witcher, MIA Vice Chair CA Wes Smith, ORD Chair FO Paul Meyers, ORD Vice Chair FO Mike Drost, PHL Chair CA Brian Sweep, PHL Vice Chair CA Mike Saracino, PHX Chair CA Jeremy Ryder, PHX Vice Chair

A Change in Leadership Today, pursuant to the APA Constitution and Bylaws, Article IV, Section 5, Paragraph B, the Board of Directors recalled the APA President. The result of the recorded vote was 15-5. We encourage the membership to review today’s discussion and debate, which was held almost entirely in open session. The recording will be posted to AlliedPilots.org/Videos as soon as possible. The Board will fill the vacancy in accordance with C&B Article IV, Section 3, Paragraph C, before the conclusion of the Fall Board Meeting. In accordance with C&B Article IV, Section 4, Paragraph B, the Vice President will perform the duties of the President until such time as the vacancy has been filled. We thank CA Sicher for his service to our membership. In Unity, The APA Board of Directors

APA Network Outages Earlier today, APA’s internet access was disrupted due to a work crew with outside vendor Lumen inadvertently severing a fiber optic cable. As a result of this disruption, APA was unable to update AlliedPilots.org, and we have also been unable to send and receive individual emails and membership updates from APA HQ. While Lumen has restored connectivity through temporary measures, the vendor will be undertaking a longer-term repair that will likely result in intermittent outages. Thank you for your patience and understanding while Lumen fully corrects this situation.

Reflecting on Labor Day We celebrate Labor Day each year to honor the efforts of our nation’s workers. The three-day holiday weekend traditionally marks the end of summer, it’s one of the year’s busiest travel periods, and it’s an opportunity to get together with family and friends if you’re fortunate enough to have the time off. It also provides an opportunity to reflect on the labor movement itself. One of the foundational elements of organized labor has always been the emphasis on building membership unity. The familiar adage “united we stand, divided we fall” neatly sums up the task unions face – unifying members to achieve their aims. As we approached the end game in Section 6 negotiations last year, the APA membership voted overwhelmingly in favor of authorizing a strike if we couldn’t reach a satisfactory agreement with management at the bargaining table. Shortly thereafter, 95% of our pilots participated in the vote to ratify our new contract, securing $9.6 billion in additional value versus the previous agreement. As that recent experience demonstrated, unity pays, and I encourage everyone to keep that in mind considering the contract enables APA and management to begin the next round of Section 6 bargaining in November 2026 – just over two years from now. It’s in our best interests to go into negotiations as a strongly unified pilot group. That’s how we’re going to get the contractual improvements we want and need sooner rather than later. Unity means looking after our own, and my guess is we already do more of that than we might realize. Think of it this way: If you have a little brother, chances are you pushed him around when you were kids, but when someone else did, you stood up for him. Whatever our path to American Airlines – whether you learned to fly in a T-6 in the military or in a Cessna 172 at your local mom-and-pop flight school – each of us worked hard to get here, and we all belong here. We’ve all endured check rides that left us sweating, and we’ve all flown trips we don’t care to repeat. Let’s set aside whatever perceived differences we may have and focus on what we have in common. We all want to enjoy full, rewarding careers as American Airlines pilots doing something that very few other people in the world know how to do, and membership unity is one of the keys to accomplishing that. Stay safe, enjoy the holiday, and keep looking out for one another. In Unity, CA Ed Sicher APA President

FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Secondary Barriers APA pilots, This week’s focus on the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 examines the significant gains in the bill for installed physical secondary barriers (IPSB), more commonly known as secondary barriers, to prevent unauthorized access to the flight deck. Despite sustained resistance from industry opponents, this essential security device will be part of all Part 121 passenger aircraft deliveries beginning in August 2025. Secondary barriers represent a major victory for aviation security thanks to the efforts of a coalition of grassroots, congressional, and union leadership. The concept of a secondary barrier is simple: a lightweight retractable barrier between the forward-most passenger seat and the flight deck door. This barrier is deployable anytime the flight deck door is open in flight. Unlike improvised security measures, a secondary barrier is an effective, purpose-built, and certified device to prevent unauthorized access to the flight deck. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 originally mandated secondary barriers as required equipment on all new passenger aircraft operating under FAR Part 121. However, opponents argued that the requirement should apply only to newly type certificated aircraft, rather than newly manufactured aircraft. While opponents eventually lost that fight, the rulemaking process leading to the requirement that newly manufactured aircraft have secondary barriers continued until 2023. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 represented a battle won on secondary barriers, but APA, fellow pilot labor organizations, and our friends in Congress strongly believed it did not go far enough. Installing secondary barriers on newly manufactured aircraft only, without any requirement to retrofit existing aircraft, would leave an obvious security gap across thousands of airliners in the fleet. So, your APA Government Affairs Committee continued to educate members of Congress and their staff on the need to finish the job. Finally, thanks to the tireless efforts of supporters both inside and outside Congress, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 will require secondary barriers on all Part 121 passenger aircraft. Though another lengthy rulemaking process awaits, pilots should begin to see secondary barriers proliferate by the end of this decade. Special acknowledgement goes to Mrs. Ellen Saracini – widow of Captain Victor Saracini, who perished on 9/11 when terrorists hijacked United Flight 175 and flew into the South Tower of the World Trade Center – and U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01). Both individuals have spent the better part of a decade advocating for safer flight decks, never giving up despite strong resistance from industry opponents. The fight for secondary barriers shows how victories in Washington, D.C., come slowly and often incrementally. But this also means that sustained engagement is effective, even when the payoff is years in the making. This is why APA, with the support of the membership through our PAC, is in Washington – to keep up the long fight for aviation safety and security and the future of our profession. In unity, Your Government Affairs Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Capt. Dennis Tajer, 847-902-8481/Gregg Overman, 817-312-3901 Allied Pilots Association: “We Strongly Support Our NetJets Colleagues” FORT WORTH, Texas (Aug. 20, 2024) – The Allied Pilots Association weighed in on NetJets’ recent termination of two high-ranking NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots (NJASAP) officials, characterizing the terminations as “egregious” and “unwarranted.” The NJASAP officials terminated by airline management – the union’s vice president and strategy group chair – both had unblemished professional records. “Intimidation, retaliation, and suppression of protected union activity have no place in a functional labor-management relationship,” said APA President Capt. Ed Sicher. “NetJets management’s actions are egregious and unwarranted.” When the terminations took place, NJASAP officials had been emphasizing the importance of resetting the labor-management relationship at the airline. In a press release following the terminations, NJASAP President Capt. Pedro Leroux said, “Choosing to terminate two high-ranking Union leaders is not simply another hurdle to resetting the landscape, but a move reflective of a strategy that is not sustainable in the long term.” APA and NJASAP are both members of the Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA), a Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing more than 35,000 professional passenger and cargo pilots. CAPA focuses on advancing its members’ safety, security, legislative, and regulatory priorities. “We strongly support our NetJets colleagues and wholeheartedly agree with Capt. Leroux – NetJets management must change course and repair the relationship,” Sicher said. “We are all stronger when labor and management work together.” Founded in 1963, the Allied Pilots Association – the largest independent pilots union in the United States – has its headquarters 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.

Website and App Access Issues An update to our membership database is the root cause of the issues some members are experiencing when trying to access AlliedPilots.org or the APA Pilot app. This update should be completed by 1930 Central. Should you continue to experience issues after 1930 Central, please log out and log back in. Please reach out to helpdesk@alliedpilots.org if access issues remain.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Capt. Dennis Tajer, 847-902-8481/Gregg Overman, 817-312-3901 Allied Pilots Association Congratulates Aer Lingus Pilots on Pay Increases FORT WORTH, Texas (July 25, 2024) – The Allied Pilots Association (APA), representing the 16,000 pilots of American Airlines, lauded the pilots of Aer Lingus for securing significant pay increases, resolving a protracted dispute between the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association (IALPA) and Aer Lingus management. “We wholeheartedly agree with IALPA President Capt. Mark Tighe – this is a prime example of what workers can achieve when they stand together,” APA President Capt. Ed Sicher said. “With 96% of IALPA members casting a vote and 85% of those voting in favor, there is clearly strong support among the pilots for the new agreement. “It is my distinct pleasure to congratulate IALPA leadership and the rank-and-file membership,” Capt. Sicher said. “You stood up for your interests, you ultimately prevailed, and you can take pride in a job well done.” Founded in 1963, the Allied Pilots Association – the largest independent pilots union in the United States – has its headquarters 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.

PMA and SMP Special Open Enrollment for Active Pilots and Eligible Dependents Aug. 1-15 will be a special open enrollment period for two of APA’s benefits plans, Pilot Mutual Aid (PMA) and the Supplemental Medical Plan (SMP). For more information, please review the FAQs for each plan: Pilot Mutual Aid FAQs Supplemental Medical Plan FAQs Register for a Zoom meeting: If you want more information beyond what’s in the FAQs, consider attending a Zoom meeting. You are welcome to register for multiple meetings, but each one will include the same information. 1000 Central on July 10 – Click here to register . 1400 Central on July 10 – Click here to register . 1200 Central on July 16 – Click here to register . 1100 Central on July 18 – Click here to register . 1500 Central on July 18 – Click here to register . 1400 Central on July 24 – Click here to register . Where to enroll: Click here to access the Benefit Elect enrollment portal . Your Benefit Elect username is your employee ID number. If you do not remember your Benefit Elect password, click the portal’s “Log In Instructions” link. Any questions? Contact the APA Benefits Department at benefits.sec@alliedpilots.org .

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Capt. Dennis Tajer, 847-902-8481/Gregg Overman, 817-312-3901 Allied Pilots Association: “A Course Change is Past Due” FORT WORTH, Texas (July 1, 2024) — In a June 30 negotiations update, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) indicated that talks were continuing between the union and American Airlines management at the offices of the National Mediation Board (NMB) in Washington, D.C. The APFA represents the 27,000 flight attendants of American Airlines. “On behalf of the 16,000 American Airlines pilots the Allied Pilots Association represents, I want our fellow union members at the APFA to know that APA wholeheartedly supports their efforts to secure a fair contract,” said APA President CA Ed Sicher. “We know from firsthand experience in our own protracted Section 6 negotiations that management intransigence is the culprit for the predicament American Airlines now finds itself in during the peak summer travel period. “We urge management to consider carefully how they choose to respond. Unfortunately, we are not especially optimistic they will choose the correct course. Management’s handling — or more precisely, mishandling — of negotiations with the APFA is yet another example of what we view as a concerning trend at American Airlines,” CA Sicher said. “From management’s myopic focus on short-haul domestic travel at the expense of lucrative long-haul international travel, to alienating key corporate clients, to turmoil in the senior management ranks, it is clear to us that a course change is past due. “If the NMB declares a 30-day cooling-off period and starts the clock on a potential flight attendant strike, it would have an adverse impact on the airline’s bottom line as passengers take their business elsewhere to avoid the risk of disruption in their travel plans — and a strike would be tremendously costly,” he said. “A negotiated solution is always the preferred outcome in Section 6, and we urge management to rethink its approach to bargaining with the APFA before it’s too late.” Founded in 1963, the Allied Pilots Association — the largest independent pilots union in the United States — has its headquarters 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.

Open Letter to the Pilots of Aer Lingus from the Allied Pilots Association: You Have Our Steadfast Support On behalf of the 16,000 American Airlines pilots the Allied Pilots Association (APA) represents, I am proud to pledge our steadfast support for the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association’s efforts to conclude CLA negotiations with Aer Lingus management. APA has a longstanding history of standing shoulder to shoulder with our Irish brother and sister pilots. Like professional pilots across the globe, you sacrificed to help your airline navigate the challenges of the global pandemic. With the surge in air travel demand, you have watched as the airline’s profits have increased dramatically. Now, in response to the union’s calls to normalize pilot salaries to account for the increased cost of living, Aer Lingus management has instead chosen to employ whipsaw tactics and threaten legal proceedings. Management’s use of traditional strong-arm tactics such as pressuring pilots to fly when they have declared themselves not fit to do so poses a safety threat. APA has a great deal of experience in dealing with a management team that refuses to recognize the value its pilot group provides. We stand ready to share our knowledge and experience with you and provide whatever assistance we can to support your efforts to successfully conclude your negotiations. It is in the best interests of all professional pilots, and the passengers we carry, to work cooperatively to elevate our profession and enhance the margin of safety whenever possible. We are here for you. In Unity, Captain Ed Sicher President, Allied Pilots Association

Resumption of Service to Port-au-Prince, Haiti (PAP) on May 30 APA Pilots, I chose to fly the first flight (AA819) back to Port-au-Prince, Haiti (PAP) today after a long hiatus due to civil unrest. My objectives were to observe firsthand what our crews can expect to encounter, verify that the security protocols and precautions in place are sufficient, and gauge whether it is reasonably safe. I would never condone flying to a location unless I’m personally comfortable doing so. PAP reopened to commercial air traffic on May 17, with Haitian national carrier Sunrise Airways operating since May 20 without incident. U.S. authorities have also operated more than 50 charter and cargo flights into and out of PAP during the past three weeks, also without incident. Still, I didn’t consider those facts alone to be adequate assurance that a U.S. flag-carrying airline can operate safely there. American Airlines Corporate Security – in concert with the U.S. State Department and the U.S. military – has enacted a series of security measures in preparation for the resumption of service. Crews flying to Haiti will likely notice a heightened security presence at the airport, including new guard towers along the northern perimeter wall, the presence of the U.S. military on the eastern side of the field (which continues operating several C-17 flights daily in and out of PAP), and the destruction of many squatter houses along the northern perimeter where gangs had taken up residence. U.S. security forces are aiding the Haitian National Police to secure the perimeter and ensure the roads between Port-au-Prince and the airport are safe. Meanwhile, the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince has a Regional Security Office located near the airport and has expedited the deployment of the United Nations-authorized Multinational Security Support mission, which is located on the east side of the airfield. Many of the personnel are former U.S. Special Operations Forces members. I personally worked with some of these same individuals when I served in the military and participated in counter-narcotics operations in the Caribbean and consider them much more trustworthy than the Haitian National Police. I have emphasized that we must collectively do everything in our power to avoid stranding crews in Haiti. American Airlines has established contingency plans addressing maintenance issues, OAL transport, rescue flights, and as a last resort, secure transportation in armored vehicles to secure lodging where the U.S. military and UN forces stay. American Airlines Corporate Security has involved APA in the decision to resume PAP service and has taken what I consider to be responsible precautions to safeguard our crews. However, please remember that the situation in Haiti remains volatile and can change rapidly. I cannot overstate the need for constant vigilance. For those of you who will be operating MIA-PAP-MIA in the coming days and weeks – and I plan to return there soon – stay focused and alert. If it doesn’t appear safe, it probably isn’t! APA will continue to monitor the situation daily and inform you if conditions deteriorate. Your union always places your safety first . As your APA National Officers and Board of Directors have demonstrated many times in the past, when we deem a destination to be unsuitable for safe and secure operations, we won’t hesitate to recommend halting operations. We have demonstrated this in locations such as China, Venezuela, and most recently Israel, when we directed our pilots to decline the assignment due to my concerns with regional security. Please continue to fly safe and thank you for your continued professionalism and feedback. In Unity, CA Ed Sicher President Allied Pilots Association