A new incentive program will give American Airlines and U.S. Airways employees monetary incentives for each area the United States government oversees, and their merger controls The Los Angeles Times reported Friday.
These include how on-time planes are, how much luggage is not properly dealt with, and how pleased flyers are with service The Times reported Friday. The changes take over for similar guidelines the airlines previously used The Times reported.
"We have a long race ahead of us against fierce competition, but I know that we are up to the challenge if we work together," Robert Isom, chief operating officer for the new American Airlines said in a letter to employees The Times reported.
American Airlines, and U.S. Airways employees will get $50 in each area they rule should the airlines' surpass Delta, Southwest, and United The Times reported. Employees will receive $150 if they do well in three categories The Times reported.
The United States Department of Transportation is expected to unveil a list of the airlines with top numbers, and those with low ones The Times reported.
A bankruptcy court judge authorized a lawsuit settlement for the acquisition last month, and the former American Airlines came out of bankruptcy protection The Times reported in October.
The two airlines will also now give up stations at Washington D.C.'s Reagan National Airport, in a move that will decrease the company's departures 15 percent The Times reported. Stations will also be vacated at New York's La Guardia for a seven percent slash.
The airlines will also move from two gates at Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, Boston, and Miami, and keep their main bases for a minimum of three years The Times reported. Operations will also continue in Virginia, Michigan, Florida, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee for a minimal five year period.
