September 30, 2010 Clips

Big union votes start Wednesday at Delta

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/09/29/ap/business/main6911980.shtml

 

US and UN agency differ on airplane liquid ban

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hrNAiAcOcwEmoagQYyhvFLchzb2QD9IHBOEG0?docId=D9IHBOEG0

 

Delta objects to new passenger rules

http://www.ajc.com/business/delta-objects-to-new-646365.html

 

Delta attendants in Utah, U.S., begin vote on unionization

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/money/50379577-79/delta-attendants-union-lake.html.csp

 

Further Delay Is Not An Option

http://transportation.nationaljournal.com/2010/09/whither-faa-reauthorization.php

 

 

 

 

 

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September 29, 2010 Clips

Delta Election Has Union Hopeful
http://www.thestreet.com/story/10873225/1/delta-election-sees-union-hopeful.html?cm_ven=GOOGLEN

Transport Funds Offer Route to Airlines
http://www.thestreet.com/story/10873945/1/transport-funds-offer-route-to-airlines.html?cm_ven=GOOGLEN

Delta Labor Votes Buck Nonunion Culture Dating to Crop-Dusters
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-29/delta-labor-votes-buck-nonunion-culture-dating-to-crop-dusters.html

Union votes to set course for Delta
http://www.ajc.com/business/union-votes-to-set-643377.html

PAL attendants back out of talks, prepare to strike
http://www.bworldonline.com/main/content.php?id=18601

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September 28, 2010

What Southwest's unions are saying
http://blogs.star-telegram.com/sky_talk/2010/09/what-southwests-unions-are-saying.html

Praise for airline crew following NY hard landing
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jZgzzsrCoMe4-GC8vwK5Ipi7-USQD9IGKKU80?docId=D9IGKKU80

Continental ends holdout, will begin charging for meals
http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2010/09/continental-airlines-charge-meals/125435/1

FAA proposes $4.9M fine against Evergreen airlines
http://technews.tmcnet.com/topics/associated-press/articles/104616-faa-proposes-49m-fine-against-evergreen-airlines.htm

Frontier to feel squeeze at its hubs
http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_16190820

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September 27, 2010 Clips

Southwest Airlines to Buy AirTran for $1.4 Billion

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-27/southwest-airlines-agrees-to-buy-airtran-for-1-4-billion-in-cash-shares.html

 

Emergency plane landing captured on video

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/blog-post/2010/09/emergency_plane_landing_captur.html

 

APFA president talks about NMB meeting

http://blogs.star-telegram.com/sky_talk/2010/09/apfa-president-talks-about-nmb-meeting.html

 

Stakes high for Delta in upcoming union votes

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE68N57W20100924?pageNumber=1

 

Some airline fees up by more than 50%

http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/travel/2010-09-27-1Aairlinefees27_ST_N.htm

 

Delta faces post-merger milestone in union votes

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/sep/26/delta-faces-post-merger-milestone-in-union-votes/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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September 24, 2010 Clips

Senate rejects bid to overturn new union rule
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iuQ_uVmh_k6T1W_gB0OI35xJ7zcwD9IDP1901

Delta CEO allays fears about 787 order cancellation
http://blog.thenewstribune.com/business/2010/09/23/delta-ceo-allays-fears-about-787-order-cancellation/

PAL retirement, pay issues with flight attendants still unresolved
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/201798/pal-retirement-pay-issues-with-flight-attendants-still-unresolved

Travel group gains support for airline fee rule
http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9IDQVSO0.htm

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September 23, 2010 Clips

Continental Airlines says US advanced bookings dip

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9ID85KO1.htm

 

Iberia board backs British Airways' pension plan

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iop49UBh70kc7560ecV0mXGikh7QD9IDH1R00

 

Hawaiian Airlines aims for Asia's new leisure class

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/hawaiian-airlines-aims-for-asias-leisure-class-2010-09-22?reflink=MW_news_stmp

 

Passenger Group Ends U.S. Lawsuit Against Delta Over E-Mails

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-22/passenger-group-ends-u-s-lawsuit-against-delta-over-e-mails.html

 

Spirit's IPO a boon to ex-CEO, Mesa Air
http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/2010/09/23/20100923biz-spiritairlines0923.html

 

 

 

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September 22, 2010 Clips

U.S. airlines continue to shed jobs

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39289804/ns/travel-news/

 

Union election set for Delta baggage handlers

http://www.ajc.com/business/union-election-set-for-618115.html

 

Website "Mad as Hell" Over Airline Fees

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/business/Passengers-Mad-as-Hell-Over-Airline-Fees-103493034.html

 

RUMOR MILL: Will Southwest Airlines Buy Out Sun Country?

http://blog.seattlepi.com/airlinereporter/archives/222140.asp

 

Mesa Air bankruptcy plan gives US Airways a stake
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/business/articles/2010/09/20/20100920biz-mesaair0921.html

 

 

 

 

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September 21, 2010 Clips

IATA Raises Profit Forecast for Airlines

http://www.thestreet.com/story/10866473/1/iata-raises-profit-forecast-for-airlines.html

 

ABC develops 1960s drama about Pan Am pilots and stewardesses

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2010/09/abc-develops-1960s-set-drama-about-pan-am-pilots-and-stewardesses/1

 

INTERVIEW: Delta chief executive Richard Anderson

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/09/20/347557/interview-delta-chief-executive-richard-anderson.html

 

NMB delays meeting with American Airlines flight attendants

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/09/nmb-delays-meeting-with-americ.html

 

Airlines take in $2.1 billion from fees

http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/09/20/2482482/airlines-take-in-21-billion-from.html

 

Congress needs 
to pass FAA bill

http://www.ajc.com/opinion/congress-needs-to-pass-617736.html

 

 

 

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AFA-CWA Communications
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September 20, 2010 Clips

Spirit Airlines files for a $300 million IPO

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/spirit-airlines-files-for-a-300-million-ipo-2010-09-20

 

United, Continental merger is approved

http://www.suntimes.com/business/2723654,CST-NWS-united19.article

 

Help wanted: Boeing says airlines need 1 million workers

http://money.cnn.com/2010/09/16/news/international/boeing_jobs_airline/?section=money_latest

 

Virgin Blue pushes for alliance approval

http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-business/virgin-blue-pushes-for-alliance-approval-20100919-15hp8.html

 

US Airways announces two European routes from Charlotte hub

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2010/09/us-airways-charlotte-dublin-madrid/114918/1

 

Continental, United merger contested in federal court

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=409369

 

 

 

 

 

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September 17, 2010 Clips

United and Continental Shareholders to Vote on Merger

http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/company-news/united-and-continental-shareholders-to-vote-on-merger/19637789/?icid=sphere_copyright

 

FAA's pilot-fatigue plan hits wall with unions

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2010-09-17-fatigue17_ST_N.htm

 

Airlines are turning the blue yonder green

http://www.nydailynews.com/travel/green_travel/2010/09/09/2010-09-09_airlines_are_trying_the_blue_yonder_green_.html

 

Hawaiian Airlines flight delayed after bomb threat

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/09/hawaiian-airlines-flight-delayed-after-bomb-threat.html

 

Pilots' alcohol limits debated

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2010-09-16-drunkpilots16rw_ST_N.htm

 

 

 

 

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Corey Caldwell
AFA-CWA Communications
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September 16, 2010 Clips

Delta flight attendants to vote on union

http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?news_6_4624

 

US Airways soars to top ranking

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/08/17/1627190/us-airways-soars-to-top-ranking.html

 

Continental, United airlines shareholders to vote on merger Friday

http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/09/continental_united_airlines_sh.html

 

Southwest, flight attendants agree to use of bigger jets

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2010/09/southwest-flight-attendants-ag.html

 

Travel CEOs to be featured on CBS's 'Undercover Boss'

http://www.travelweekly.com/article3_ektid220488.aspx

 

United-Continental's next step: Get the unions on board

http://www.travelweekly.com/article3_ektid220520.aspx

 

 

 

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AFA-CWA Communications
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September 15, 2010 Clips

Time to Clear Aviation Bill for Take Off

http://blog.aflcio.org/2010/09/14/time-to-clear-aviation-bill-for-take-off/

 

Delta Expects Higher Revenue in Third Quarter

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=11632812

 

Still no agreement in PAL labor row

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100915-292344/Still-no-agreement-in-PAL-labor-row

 

With China Airlines joining SkyTeam, Delta even stronger in Asia
http://blogs.star-telegram.com/sky_talk/2010/09/with-china-airlines-joining-skyteam-delta-even-stronger-in-asia.html

 

Drunk Delta Pilot Arrested in Cockpit: Dutch Police

http://abcnews.go.com/story?id=11637035

 

 

 

 

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AFA-CWA Communications
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September 14, 2010 Clips

Accused Underpants Bomber Asks to Defend Himself

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-13/plane-bomb-defendant-says-he-wants-to-represent-himself-in-court.html

 

China Airlines to join Delta Air's SkyTeam in 2011

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/china-airlines-to-join-delta-airs-skyteam-in-2011-2010-09-14

 

SkyRider: new 'saddle' seat allows airlines to 'cram' more passengers

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/8001351/SkyRider-new-saddle-seat-allows-airlines-to-cram-more-passengers.html

 

Allegiant Announces They Will Add More Seats, Another Flight Attendant, but Keep Legroom

http://blog.seattlepi.com/airlinereporter/archives/221202.asp

 

 

 

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AFA-CWA Communications
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September 13, 2010 Clips

Flight Attendant Fired After Interview with FOX 10
http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/money/job_news/flight-attendant-food-stamps-09122010

Trial date may be set in Detroit airline attack
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/13/AR2010091300586.html

BA collects complaints about cabin crew criticising airline
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/sep/12/ba-strike-action-staff-complaints

First ladies salute heroes of Flight 93 that crashed on 9/11 in Pennsylvania
http://www.kansascity.com/2010/09/11/2216237/first-ladies-salute-heroes-of.html

Airline Pilots Get More Rest Under U.S. Rule Prompted by Crash
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-10/u-s-airline-pilots-said-to-get-more-rest-under-faa-overhaul.html

Airline merger could cost DIA
http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_16047573

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September 10, 2010

'Toxic' cabin air: legal victory for sick flight attendant
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/7993889/Toxic-cabin-air-legal-victory-for-sick-flight-attendant.html

US airlines squeezed as Haneda goes international
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ijmDJE54MGKJzEQV1ngNwIblzdtgD9I4ROBG0

Hawaiian, Delta sign new codesharing agreement
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j3GbJy9gD5gWDWHiBIc2KmNe29TgD9I4OTBG0

U.S. Steps Up Its Effort Against a European System of Fees on Airline Emissions
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/10/business/energy-environment/10emit.html?_r=1&ref=airlines_and_airplanes

Flight Attendant Fired for Admitting She Needs Food Stamps
http://uspoverty.change.org/blog/view/flight_attendant_fired_for_admitting_she_needs_food_stamps

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AFA-CWA Communications
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September 9, 2010 Clips

Flight attendant says she was fired after admitting she was "on food stamps"
http://www.kare11.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=605253014001#/Local/Flight+attendant+says+she+was+unlawfully+fired/48173211001/48322959001/605253014001

PROMISES, PROMISES: FAA fatigue rules finally near
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ggu-QChFrbw0r59VY-5DxccyWnMgD9I48FJ81

Decision To Unionize Posed To Many Delta Workers
http://wcco.com/local/delta.union.vote.2.1903052.html

Seeking new pact, U.S. Airways pilots picket in Philadelphia
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/business/20100909_Seeking_new_pact__U_S__Airways_pilots_picket_in_Philadelphia.html

DOT plans rejection of Delta-Virgin Blue alliance
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iPLo7QwSd3_fXn6sIBn4pLo3_FGAD9I3V7K01

AFA-CWA Awarded Grant To Create Recovery Program For Flight Attendants
http://www.afanet.org/default.asp?id=1308

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Clips

Delta customer service agents closer to union election
http://www.ajc.com/business/delta-customer-service-agents-608475.html?cxtype=rss_business_87628

 

Airline stocks dip as passenger demand softens
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/airline-stocks-dip-operators-face-softer-demand-2010-09-07?siteid=yhoof

Flight attendant in passenger tiff to be evaluated
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Flight-attendant-in-passenger-apf-3345973254.html?x=0&.v=3

 

Don't love your business class flight accommodations? OpenSkies will give you your money back
http://www.startribune.com/business/102432854.html?elr=KArksUUUoDEy3LGDiO7aiU

 

3 baggage handlers at Newark Liberty International Airport charged in cocaine smuggling
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/sns-ap-us-airport-smuggling,0,1001731.story

 

NTSB uses Montana plane crash to revive debate with FAA on children traveling on adults' laps
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/sns-ap-us-air-safety-children,0,2705666.story

 

After Bargains of Recession, Air Fares Soar
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/05/business/05air.html?_r=1&scp=2&sq=airline&st=cse

 

Travel industry using Facebook, Twitter
http://www.azcentral.com/business/consumer/articles/2010/09/07/20100907Travel-industry-uses-Facebook-and-Twitter-to-reach-customers.html

 

French unions launch strike over pension overhaul
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/09/06/1672771/french-unions-launch-strike-over.html

 

Three travel groups urge airlines to be more forthcoming on fees
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/stories/DN-madfee_08bus.ART0.State.Edition1.26bfcbd.html

 

Q&A: American's maintenance chief aims to help airline straighten up, fly right with FAA
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/city/fortworth/stories/090710dnbusaaream.2fe819e.html

September 3, 2010 Clips

Flight attendants face soaring tension in the unfriendly skies

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2010-09-02-flight-attendant-complaints_N.htm

 

Union Demands Reinstatement of Regional Airline Flight Attendant Fired After She Told Media That She Qualifies for Food Stamps

http://joesharkeyat.blogspot.com/2010/09/union-demands-reinstatement-of-regional.html

 

Delta plans 747 seating upgrade

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9HVV9400.htm

 

Miami airport evacuated overnight because of suspicious item

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2010/09/miami-airport-evacuated-overnight-because-of-suspicious-item/111083/1#uslPageReturn

 

 

 

 

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Corey Caldwell
AFA-CWA Communications
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September 2, 2010 Clips

U.S. airlines warn Hurricane Earl could snarl flights

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2010/09/hurricane-earl-airline-flights/110890/1

 

Delta Upbeat On Japan Business Amid Strong Yen

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/09/02/ap/business/main6828291.shtml

 

Mexicana flight attendants vote on new contract proposal

http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2010/09/01/346896/mexicana-flight-attendants-vote-on-new-contract-proposal.html

 

Dutch Free Two Yemenis Arrested as Terror Suspects

http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2010/09/01/world/international-us-dutch-arrests-terror.html?_r=1&ref=airlines_and_airplanes

 

 

 

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Corey Caldwell
AFA-CWA Communications
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September 1, 2010 Clips

Delta Flight Attendants: We've Lost That Family Feeling

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/8/31/897817/-Delta-Flight-Attendants:-Weve-Lost-That-Family-Feeling

 

Most Dangerous Airplane Seats for Kids

http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/dangerous-airplane-seats-kids-parents-buy-extra-seat/story?id=11518330&page=1

 

Continental CEO defends merger with United in trial

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-airlines-20100901,0,1811832.story?track=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+latimes/mostviewed+(L.A.+Times+-+Most+Viewed+Stories)

 

Comair slashing fleet, jobs

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20100901/BIZ01/309010043/1001/BIZ/Comair-slashing-fleet-jobs

 

 

 

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Corey Caldwell
AFA-CWA Communications
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