American Airlines, pilots union reach new deal

FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines has reached a new four-year agreement with its pilots union, the union and airline officials announced Friday morning.

The Allied Pilots Association, which represents American Airlines pilots, announced that the union has “reached an agreement in principle” with the Fort Worth-based airline.

American Airlines confirmed the agreement, saying it will give pilots “pay and profit sharing that match the top of the industry with improved quality-of-life provisions unique to American’s…