United Airlines? pilots? union called today for the resignation of CEO Glenn Tilton, claiming that United has gone from ?the finest airline in the world? to ?a shell of its former self.? The two sides have clashed several times during the past weeks, over lay-offs, contract negotiations, aircraft maintenance, and in court, over a ?sick-out.? The union has created www.GlennTilton.com, which details recent failures and invites patrons to recount airline horror stories.
See "United pilots call for resignation of CEO Glenn Tilton", Julie Johnsson, Chicago Tribune, August 10, 2008