LONDON (Thomson Financial) - US Airways management said Friday it has been notified by America West pilots that they wish to pursue separate labor contract negotiations from US Airways pilots.
"Since the America West-US Airways merger was consummated, more than 400 US

Airways East (former US Air) pilots have been able to upgrade to captain positions, yet less than 40 US Airways West (former America West) pilots have been offered the same opportunity," said Captain John McIlvenna, chairman of the union leadership group, highlighting one of the main grievances of the America West pilots. US Airways said America West pilots have also begun separate negotiations with the airline on the rules and conditions related to flying future Airbus A330-200 widebodied planes.
US Airways shares ended Thursday's session down 26 cents at $8.76.

Mark.cotton@thomson.com mc1/vj

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