Horizon chief calls schedule cuts 'painful setback'
The CE of Horizon Air sent a stark email to employees last week expressing disappointment about an ongoing pilot shortage that he describes as derailing the regional carrier's expansion plans. The note by Horizon CE David Campbell, also says the carrier will extend schedule cuts into September, transfer some flying to Alaska Airlines and SkyWest Airlines and take steps to ensure that executives remain accountable. "Our ability to attract, train and retain pilots did not keep pace with our growth plans, and that led to numerous cancellations since December. Clearly, we were not at our best and our leadership team did not deliver for you and our guests," he says. Pilot shortages affected the operation of Bombardier Q400 turboprops, Horizon's primary fleet type, Campbell says <br/>
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Horizon chief calls schedule cuts 'painful setback'
The CE of Horizon Air sent a stark email to employees last week expressing disappointment about an ongoing pilot shortage that he describes as derailing the regional carrier's expansion plans. The note by Horizon CE David Campbell, also says the carrier will extend schedule cuts into September, transfer some flying to Alaska Airlines and SkyWest Airlines and take steps to ensure that executives remain accountable. "Our ability to attract, train and retain pilots did not keep pace with our growth plans, and that led to numerous cancellations since December. Clearly, we were not at our best and our leadership team did not deliver for you and our guests," he says. Pilot shortages affected the operation of Bombardier Q400 turboprops, Horizon's primary fleet type, Campbell says <br/>
