May 28, 2010 Clips

United, Continental CEOs head to Washington, pitch merger to Congress

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2010/05/united-continental-ceos-head-to-washington-pitch-merger-to-congress/94619/1

 

Delta to hire 300 pilots

http://atlanta.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2010/05/31/story1.html?b=1275278400^3419751

 

Frontier Airlines pushing growth strategies

http://denver.bizjournals.com/denver/stories/2010/05/31/story5.html?b=1275278400^3422431

 

F.A.A. Tries to Accelerate Air Traffic Conversion

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/28/business/28air.html

 

Federal rule change push-back means further delay for Delta union vote

http://www.ajc.com/business/federal-rule-change-push-536682.html

 

 

 

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May 27, 2010 Clips

Congress to scrutinize United-Continental merger

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/05/congress-to-scrutinize-united-.html

 

Analyst: US Airways is attractive merger partner

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/breaking/business_breaking/20100526_Analyst__US_Airways_is_attractive_merger_partner.html#axzz0p8QNl9cl

 

NTSB chairman says regionals 'can't wait' on new safety regulations

http://atwonline.com/aeropolitics-regulation/news/ntsb-chairman-says-regionals-cant-wait-new-safety-regulations-0526

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Midwest, Frontier merger proceeding well, Republic CEO says

http://www.jsonline.com/business/94936499.html

 

 

 

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May 26, 2010 Clips

American Airlines training managers to replace flight attendants

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/industries/airlines/stories/DN-aastrike_26bus.ART.State.Edition1.3a8ae0f.html

 

Flight diverted as turbulence injures passengers

http://www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/05/25/flight.diverted/?hpt=T3

 

Delta cutting more CVG flights

http://cincinnati.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/2010/05/24/daily18.html

 

Latest Search for Air France Jet Called Off

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/26/world/europe/26iht-crash.html

 

British Airways Strike May Damage Brand, Study Shows

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-05-26/british-airways-strike-may-damage-brand-study-shows-update1-.html

 

AirTran named top value airline

http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2010/05/24/daily16.html

 

Pushy fliers may show up on TSA's radar

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2010-05-24-TSA-threatening-fliers-watch-list_N.htm

 

 

 

 

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May 25, 2010 Clips

American attendants blast contract offer

http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/article.aspx?subjectid=45&articleid=20100525_45_E1_Americ308410

 

BA strikes: hopes fade for airline and union talks

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/may/25/ba-strikes-airline-union-secret-talks

 

Spirit Airlines pilots plan protest over contract dispute

http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2010/05/spirit_airlines_pilots_plan_pr.html

 

Branson: Virgin Atlantic might be forced to consolidate

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/05/25/342359/branson-virgin-atlantic-might-be-forced-to-consolidate.html

 

 

 

 

 

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May 24, 2010 Clips

British Airways Cabin Crew Walks Out

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/25/business/global/25air.html?src=mv

 

American, flight attendants end latest talks without a deal

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/05/american-flight-attendants-end.html

 

Which carriers are likely partners for US Airways?
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/business/20100523_Which_carriers_are_likely_partners_for_US_Airways_.html#axzz0oqxtBYeM

 

Atlantic Southeast Airlines changes logo

http://www.ajc.com/business/atlantic-southeast-airlines-changes-532764.html

 

Are carry-on bag fees hurting Spirit Airlines?

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/money_co/2010/05/are-carryon-bag-fees-hurting-spirit-airlines.html

 

 

 

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May 21, 2010 Clips

Frontier attendants vote to join AFA-CWA union

http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_15130229

 

American Eagle chief to retire

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/05/american-eagle-chief-to-retire.html

 

Report: JetBlue Pilot Threatened to Crash Plane

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/05/21/national/main6505793.shtml

 

Frontier Flight Attendants Join AFA-CWA

http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/05/20/879-frontier-flight-attendants-join-afa-cwa/

 

 

 

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May 20, 2010 Clips

A history of in-flight food

http://marketplace.publicradio.org/display/web/2010/05/19/pm-a-history-of-in-flight-food/

 

BA union targets next strike dates ahead of appeal ruling

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/may/20/british-airways-strike-union-appeal

 

Airlines Split On Labor Rule Change

http://www.thestreet.com/story/10759901/1/airlines-split-on-labor-rule-change.html

 

American Airlines flight attendants willing to go on strike

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/stories/DN-aastrike_20bus.ART.State.Edition1.8cf157b.html

 

American Airlines chief Arpey says labor cost gap must narrow

http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/05/19/2201134/american-airlines-chief-arpey.html

 

Bumpy Ride? Spirit Airlines Sells Ads on Barf Bags

http://abcnews.go.com/story?id=10679887

 

U.S. airlines' March employment levels lowest since at least 1990

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/item.aspx?type=blog&ak=93190.blog

 

 

 

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May 19, 2010 Clips

Strike Talk as AA Labor Negotiations Resume

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/business/AA-Flight-Attendants-Talk-Strike-as-Negotiations-Resume-94189579.html

 

Obama makes third pick to head transportation safety agency, nominating FBI official Pistole

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-ap-us-obama-tsa-administrator,0,4421359.story

 

US Air CEO supports United/Continental merger

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE64H68220100518

 

British Airways Halts More Flights as Legacy of Canceled Strike

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-05-18/british-airways-halts-more-flights-as-legacy-of-canceled-strike.html

 

Airline merger may lead to work stoppages, passenger woes

http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/letters/2010-05-19-letters19_ST1_N.htm

 

Should We Be Worried About Our Pilots?

http://news.travel.aol.com/2010/05/18/should-we-be-worried-about-our-pilots/

 

 

 

 

 

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May 18, 2010 Clips

Spirit Airlines raises the stakes in pilot dispute

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-spirit-layoffs-20100517,0,3048059.story

 

Airlines challenge new rule on union organizing

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iuQ_uVmh_k6T1W_gB0OI35xJ7zcwD9FORNMG1

 

European airports closed by volcanic ash cloud reopen

http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/travel/2010-05-18-volcanotravel18_ST_N.htm

 

Delta CEO Sells Stock: No Signs of Turbulence Ahead

http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2010/05/18/delta-ceo-sells-stock-no-signs-of-turbulence-ahead/

 

Forum strives for better pilots, controllers

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2011890554_apusntsbprofessionalism.html?syndication=

 

British Airways Cabin Crew to Appeal Strike Ruling

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-05-18/british-airways-cabin-crew-to-appeal-strike-ruling-update1-.html

 

Judge rules for Delta in dispute with Mesa Air

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gRUufB5uYxxSwY1rUKV-7rJzZrSQD9FP1UJO0

 

 

 

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May 17, 2010 Clips

FAA to fine Continental $325,000 for landing gear problem

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/item.aspx?type=blog&ak=92481.blog

 

More Volcanic Ash Compounds Airline Woes

http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/volcanic-ash-compounds-airline-woes/19479604/

 

British Airways Asks Judge to Block Cabin-Crew Strike

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-05-17/british-airways-asks-judge-to-block-cabin-crew-strike-update1-.html

 

United spokesman: Plane diverted to Dulles

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gG4tfcH9566zt1jI2S6L8VZFMIZgD9FOEURO1

 

Is American drawing nearer to deals with its unions?

http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/05/16/2193212/is-american-drawing-nearer-to.html

 

National Mediation Board Updates Archaic Voting Procedures

http://labornotes.org/blogs/2010/05/national-mediation-board-updates-archaic-voting-procedures

 

N.J. senator takes aim at Atlanta airport gun law

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/item.aspx?type=blog&ak=92546.blog

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Clips 5-14-10

DOT Secretary LaHood Names Aviation Future Panel
http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/05/dot-secretary-lahood-names-avi.html

 

Former flight attendants recall years living aloft
http://www.viewnews.com/2010/VIEW-May-11-Tue-2010/East/35772256.html

 

Spirit Airlines and the pilot strike: The clock is ticking and Spirit says we are committed
http://www.examiner.com/x-1972-Albuquerque-Travel-Examiner~y2010m5d13-Spirit-Airlines-and-the-pilot-strike-The-clock-is-ticking-and-Spirit-says-we-are-committed

 

US Airways Pilots: We Won't Block Mergers
http://www.thestreet.com/story/10755068/1/us-airways-pilots-we-wont-block-mergers.html?cm_ven=GOOGLEFI

 

US Airways' on-time arrivals at 80.9%
http://charlotte.bizjournals.com/charlotte/stories/2010/05/10/daily26.html?ana=yfcpc

 

American Airlines Employees Achieve Fifth Consecutive Customer Experience Rewards Payout
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/American-Airlines-Employees-prnews-2069621208.html?x=0&.v=1

May 13, 2010 Clips

British Airways Threatens Striking Cabin Crew With Permanent Travel Perks Removal

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7018682035?British Airways Threatens Striking Cabin Crew With Permanent Travel Perks Removal

 

Airline employment continues its slide

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/05/airline-employment-continues-i.html

 

Pilots Threaten Strike Against Spirit Airlines

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=10627514

 

ANALYSIS-United/Continental gear up for labor integration

http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/reuters/MTFH61759_2010-05-12_18-08-06_N12185688.htm

 

 

 

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May 12, 2010 Clips

Rule change paves the way for Delta union

http://www.parkrecord.com/ci_15063699

 

Libyan Plane Crash Kills 96, Boy Survives

http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1988756,00.html

 

Second BA Strike Ballot May Extend Job Walk-offs Into Summer

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7018670101

 

Spirit Airlines places ads, not coin locks, on lavatories

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/money_co/2010/05/spirit-airlines-will-place-ads-not-coin-locks-on-lavatories.html

 

United-Continental merger could be a tough sell in Washington

http://www.travelweekly.com/article3_ektid214226.aspx

 

 

 

 

 

 

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May 11, 2010 Clips

A Long-Awaited Victory for Labor in Rail, Airline Industries

http://www.inthesetimes.com/working/entry/5960/a_long-awaited_victory_for_labor_in_rail_airline_industries/

 

Unionization to become easier at airlines following federal rule change

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/item.aspx?type=blog&ak=91851.blog

 

Satisfying labor could be hard work for United-Continental

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-0509-united-labor--20100509,0,2707664,full.story

 

British Airways Crews Announce 20 Days of Strikes

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601085&sid=aj7N238j1Q4M

 

Delta, FedEx among companies seeking to block union-related rule change

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/may/10/delta-air-lines-memphis-based-fedex-among-companie/

 

Hawaiian Airlines ushers in 'new era'

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100510/BUSINESS03/5100312/Hawaiian+Airlines+ushers+in++new+era+

 

 

 

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May 10, 2010 Clips

Rule Change Favors Unions at Airlines, Railroads

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=10602855

 

Hawaiian, Delta and American awarded flight rights for Tokyo Haneda

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/item.aspx?type=blog&ak=91566.blog

 

Continental-United merger poses questions

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2010-05-10-mergingplanes10_ST_N.htm

 

Spirit Airlines is facing a possible strike in one month as its pilots reject arbitration

http://blog.seattlepi.com/worldairlinenews/archives/205134.asp

 

Federal labor board changes rule; Delta union elections likely

http://www.ajc.com/business/federal-labor-board-changes-523646.html?cxtype=rss_business_87628

 

 

 

 

 

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May 7, 2010 Clips

Obama Administration Gets Tough on Airlines

http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/obama-administration-tough-airlines-faa-dot-fines-skyrocket/story?id=10567086&page=1

 

BA union threatens 20-day strike

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/may/06/ba-20-day-strike3

 

Continental, UAL Pilots Craft Plan for Joint Talks

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-05-06/continental-ual-pilots-craft-plan-for-joint-talks-update2-.html

 

Union seeks do-over election at Delta

http://www.ajc.com/business/union-seeks-do-over-521785.html

 

Paying for Using Plane Bathrooms? Spirit Air CEO Says No But Doesn't Discount New Fees

http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/spirit-airlines-ceo-ben-baldanza-travel-fees-needed/story?id=10578448&page=1

 

Irish Airports Reopen Despite Atlantic Ash Cloud

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/05/07/world/AP-EU-Iceland-Volcano.html?_r=1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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May 6, 2010 Clips

United/Continental Unions Could Battle

http://www.thestreet.com/story/10747477/1/unitedcontinental-unions-could-battle.html?cm_ven=GOOGLEN

 

Delta to hire 240 pilots later in year

http://www.ajc.com/business/delta-to-hire-240-520612.html

 

United and Continental Reach for the Sky

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/10_20/b4178019955335.htm

 

Outcome of AA Labor Negotiations Up in the Air

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local-beat/AA-Labor-Negotiations-Up-in-the-Air-92927494.html

 

 

 

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Cinco de Mayo Clips

Flight attendant for a day: Take off with TV host Norville

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2010-05-04-deborah-norville-flight-attendant_N.htm

 

Former Midwest Attendants Sue Republic, Teamsters

http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/92755829.html

 

Ditching of Flight 1549 Leads to 33 Safety Proposals

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/05/nyregion/05ntsb.html

 

Could American, US Airways deal follow United-Continental?

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2010-05-04-airlinemerger04_CV_N.htm

 

U.S. demands Delta, US Airways sell National, LaGuardia slots

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/04/AR2010050404420.html

 

BA cabin crew shop stewards push for longer strikes

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/may/04/ba-union-leaders-push-for-longer-strikes

 

 

 

 

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May 4, 2010 Clips

UAL, Continental labor groups seek share of merger benefits

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ual-continental-labor-groups-seek-merger-benefits-2010-05-03?reflink=MW_news_stmp

 

Airlines made $7.8 billion from fees last year

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hpWPIaHGs8xMIczgZe7OuJypwpXAD9FFHTG00

 

United, Continental give peek of merged carrier

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/05/03/BU9L1D8SET.DTL

 

Merger raises stakes for Delta, shrinks industry

http://www.ajc.com/business/merger-raises-stakes-for-517164.html

 

Former Midwest flight attendants sue Republic, Teamsters

http://www.jsonline.com/business/92682279.html

 

Irish Airspace Reopened After Disruption From Ash

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/05/world/europe/05ash.html

 

 

 

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May 3, 2010 Clips

United-Continental Merger Is Confirmed

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/04/business/04air.html

 

Solar storms boost radiation risk for air travelers

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/travel/2011728472_trairlineradiation02.html

 

United Airlines Celebrates Eight Decades of Flight Attendants

http://www.travelagentcentral.com/air-travel/united-airlines-celebrates-eight-decades-flight-attendants-21198

 

Delta CEO's 2009 pay less than half that of 2008

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jkpebgMTAy_SME-EBL1o_aXoviwAD9FDJVAG4

 

British Airways cabin crew could strike for up to 12 days

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/may/02/british-airways-cabin-crew-strike

 

Deal's done. Now comes the hard part

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/business/steffy/6986668.html

 

Sources say United, Continental have agreed to merge

http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_15004774

 

United, Continental to Form Chicago-based Airline

http://www.wbez.org/Content.aspx?audioID=41735

 

 

 

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