Flight Attendant Union Votes No Confidence, Protests as Profit Plunges 45%
APFA, representing 28,000 flight attendants, unanimously voted no confidence in CEO Robert Isom and will picket Fort Worth headquarters to protest operational failures. Unions also demand board oversight as the airline posted a 0.8% revenue increase and a 45% drop in operating profit for fiscal 2025.
1. Historic No-Confidence Vote
The APFA, encompassing 28,000 flight attendants, held its first unanimous no-confidence vote against CEO Robert Isom, citing management failures, poor on-time performance and declining industry rankings under his leadership.
2. Planned Picket at Fort Worth HQ
Union leadership announced a picket at the Fort Worth corporate headquarters scheduled for Thursday, demanding enhanced operational support, leadership change and a credible strategy to restore customer trust.
3. Financial Performance Pressures
American Airlines reported a modest 0.8% rise in fiscal 2025 operating revenue while operating profit slumped 45%, intensifying union criticism over lagging profitability compared with competitors.