American Airlines (AA) is facing renewed questions over CEO Robert Isom as Allied Pilots Association (APA) President Capt. Nick Silva asks whether another leader could accelerate the airline’s turnaround.
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American Airlines (AA), headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is looking to strengthen its strategy as it works to close the performance gap with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
Robert Isom’s base salary in 2026 is US$1.3 million. Importantly, American Airlines has not increased his base salary, short-term incentive target, or long-term incentive target since 2023.
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