American pilots union says carrier still won't commit to culture change

After top leaders from American Airlines and the Allied Pilots Association met Wednesday, pilots said they were decidedly underwhelmed and have seen no evidence of a promised culture change. "To characterise the APA board of directors as underwhelmed by management's lack of any apparent plan for the long-promised culture change would be a gross understatement," the union, which represents 15,000 American pilots, said late Tuesday. "The meeting was called to discuss your union leadership's concerns regarding culture change -- specifically, the lack thereof -- that is negatively affecting our pilot group and airline," the Union said. "In discussions after the meeting, the board consensus was that management's dismissive response cast considerable doubt on prospects for lasting change." <br/>