Pilots don't want to be promoted to captains anymore, and it's becoming a huge problem for airlines

• Pilots are avoiding captain promotions due to unpredictable schedules, Reuters reported.
• United failed to fill 50%, or 978 captain vacancies in the past year, it reported.
• Captain shortages could cause significant flight disruptions.

Pilots are turning down promotions to become captains and this could end up being a huge headache for airlines that are only just emerging from a COVID-19 pandemic slump.