ALPA
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Professional Association and Labor Union
| Stands for | Air Line Pilots Association, International |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
ALPA stands for Air Line Pilots Association, International, a professional association and labor union abbreviation.
Largest airline pilots' union in the world, representing pilots at dozens of US and Canadian airlines, which bargains contracts and advocates on aviation safety.
Example: ALPA warned that the proposed rule change would weaken safety oversight.
Usage notes
Founded in 1931, it has long campaigned on pilot fatigue rules, training standards and cockpit staffing. It opposes raising the mandatory pilot retirement age above 65. Pilots at some airlines belong to other unions instead, such as those at American Airlines and Southwest.
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