American Airlines is offering $1,000 bonuses and several times normal pay to employees for the holidays to avoid a repeat of staffing shortages that contributed to thousands of flight cancellations earlier this month.
Mechanics, reservations agents, baggage handlers and some others will receive the cash reward for perfect attendance on all days they’re scheduled to work from Nov. 15 through Jan. 2, the airline told employees Monday. Flight attendants, including those on call, can earn a 150% pay premium if they work on specific high-demand days, and another 150% for no absences over the holiday period. The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier is negotiating with its pilots union on possible incentives.
