Pilots at American Eagle Airlines have been notified by management of plans to furlough 75 pilots during the next few months, due to "over-staffing" in conjunction with reduced flying. The regional carrier plans to furlough a group of 35 pilots on May 1, 2009, followed by an additional 40 on June 1, 2009. American Eagle pilots are represented by the Air Line Pilots Association. Their current contract was ratified in late 2008.
