American Airlines Group's pilots want compensation for lost pay stemming from flights canceled as a result of the Boeing 737 MAX grounding, the head of the airline's pilot union said Tuesday. Boeing's 737 MAX was grounded worldwide in mid-March after two deadly crashes that forced MAX carriers like American to cancel more than a hundred daily flights. "The effect has been real and calculable," Allied Pilots Association President Captain Eric Ferguson said. Ferguson said APA pilots are seeking a commitment from American similar to one made by Southwest last month when CE Gary Kelly promised employees to share any reimbursement from Boeing over the MAX grounding. "We're looking for the same thing," said Ferguson, noting that while some 737 MAX pilots have been scheduled on other routes, their overall flying hours have decreased as a result of the cancellations. Negotiations between Boeing and its customers over the financial impact of the grounding, which has also halted deliveries of more than 250 jets that continue to roll off its Seattle production line, are ongoing.<br/>
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A catering cart caused utter chaos at Chicago O'Hare International Airport Monday until an American Airlines employee saved the day. Dr Kevin Klauer, an osteopathic physician, caught video of the cart's crazy circular ride on the tarmac while waiting for his flight to Tennessee. "At first it was humorous to see this drive itself and not fall over, but then as it picked up speed it presented danger to people," Klauer said. Video shows the cart spinning wildly in circles with food and trays scattered around it. Employees on the tarmac can be seen trying to approach the cart, but it's clear the cart is too out of control for them. It appears one employee was hit by the cart. As the cart continues to spin, it gets closer to the nose of an airplane until an employee in another vehicle crashed into the cart to avoid catastrophe.<br/>"Everyone was actually really quietly watching this unfold," Klauer said. "When it ended, the whole gatehouse erupted in applause." American Airlines said that preliminary reports showed the cart's accelerator got stuck and caused the cart to lose control. "No American Airlines team members were injured and the incident resulted in one 10-minute flight delay," American Airlines said in a statement. "We appreciate the quick action of our team member who stopped the vehicle." <br/>