Delta to cancel at least 100 flights per day

December 5, 2000
Web posted at: 6:32 p.m. EST (2332 GMT)

ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- Delta Airlines will cancel an average of 100-125 flights of its 2,700 daily scheduled flights in a move to reassure customers that the Atlanta-based airline is reliable, despite a slowdown staged by Delta pilots.

The cancellations should begin within a few days, said Delta Chairman and CEO Leo F. Mullin.

Delta will also seek a temporary restraining order against the Air Line Pilots Association in an effort to stop the 9,500 Delta pilots it represents from engaging in any concerted effort to influence contract negotiations.

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Delta has been in negotiations with ALPA since October 13, when the airline received its first compensation proposal from ALPA.

Four days later, Delta and ALPA asked for a federal mediator to join the talks, starting December 1.

Mullin told reporters Tuesday that Delta would also name 49 of its pilots who they believe have encouraged other pilots to engage in a concerted effort of work slowdown.

Mullin said any action taken against the pilots would depend on the court proceedings.

A spokeswoman for the Airline Pilots Association said the union has told its members "we don't want them engaging in any type of concerted activity.

"Our focus is on achieving a superior new contract for the Delta pilots," said ALPA spokeswoman Karen Miller.

Contract negotiations have centered on wages, work rules, benefits and job security, she said.

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