American Airlines Pilots Union Warns of Significant Spike in Safety Issues, Urges Caution Amid Pressures

• Union for American Airlines pilots warned of "significant spike" in safety and maintenance issues • Cited instances like tools left in wheel wells and increased aircraft collisions while towing • Urged pilots to avoid rushing and not be pressured into unsafe actions • Comes amid increased scrutiny of airline safety issues after incidents at other carriers • Union recently met with American management about getting involved earlier in safety risk assessments