March 9, 2012 Clips

Reports: Frontier plans to turn into ultra low-cost airline

http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/142040843.html

 

Continental Appeals Manslaughter Conviction Over Concorde

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2012/03/08/bloomberg_articlesM0H55407SXKX01-M0KVF.DTL

 

American's unions ask federal mediators for binding arbitration

http://blogs.star-telegram.com/sky_talk/2012/03/americans-unions-ask-federal-mediators-for-binding-arbitration.html

 

Airlines Shift Some U.S.-Asia Flights as Solar Storm Nears Earth

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-08/power-grids-facing-disruption-as-solar-storm-approaches-earth-noaa-says.html

 

FAA: Profitable times likely ahead for airlines

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-0309-notebook-airlines-20120309,0,4820924.story

 

 

March 8, 2012 Clips

Ryan International Airlines files for bankruptcy

http://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/blog/2012/03/ryan-international-airlines-files-for.html

 

Turn Off All Electronic Devices:' And What Happens if You Don't

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204781804577267304080904804.html

 

Delta asked to stop exec bonuses until it funds pilot pensions

http://www.ajc.com/business/delta-asked-to-stop-1376022.html

 

At Airline, a Pensions Compromise

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/08/business/american-airlines-parent-says-it-will-freeze-most-pension-plans.html

 

Reviving the Strike in the Shadow of PATCO

 http://www.beyondchron.org/articles/Reviving_the_Strike_in_the_Shadow_of_PATCO_9960.html

 

FAA forecasts high air fares most of this decade while US airline travel grows modestly

http://goo.gl/4nsbg

 

Fears of disruption as solar storm strikes the Earth

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17295337

 

 

March 7, 2012 Clips

Bankruptcy returns as a tool to crack unions
http://southernstudies.org/2012/03/bankruptcy-returns-as-a-tool-to-crack-unions.html

US Airways Union Leader Hits the Road to Sell Flight Attendant Deal
http://www.thestreet.com/story/11446088/1/us-airways-union-leader-hits-the-road-to-sell-flight-attendant-deal.html?cm_ven=GOOGLEN

Counterpoint: Delta's Ready Reserve program
http://www.startribune.com/opinion/commentaries/141673763.html

Global air accident rate hit record low in 2011
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/global-air-accident-rate-hit-record-low-in-2011-2012-03-06

Asiana Airlines flight attendants fight skirt rule
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/travel/news/asiana-airlines-flight-attendants-in-bid-to-ditch-the-skirts/story-e6frg8ro-1226291992486

Frontier Airlines passenger count jumps 24% in February
http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2012/03/06/frontier-airlines-passenger-count.html

March 6, 2012 Clips

Bulky suitcase? Overhead bins are getting bigger

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46632596/ns/travel-news/#.T1YgiocgdrM

 

Frontier's new CEO has lengthy to-do list

http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_20109192/frontiers-new-ceo-has-lengthy-do-list

 

United says operations better after weekend snag

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/06/uk-unitedairlines-idUSLNE82501G20120306

 

Spirit Airlines names new finance chief

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505245_162-57390637/spirit-airlines-names-new-finance-chief/

 

Alaska Airlines traffic up 10 percent in February

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505245_162-57390698/alaska-airlines-traffic-up-10-percent-in-february/

 

Military members to get expedited screening at Washington D.C., airport

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2012/03/military-members-to-get-expedited-security-screening-at-washington-reagan-national-airport/641110/1

 

 

March 5, 2012 Clips

Frontier Airlines' Q4 revenue climbs nearly 9 percent

http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2012/03/01/frontier-airlines-q4-revenue-climbs.html

 

FAA proposes fine for airline crews flying without rest

http://www.cnn.com/2012/03/02/travel/faa-colgan-air/index.html

 

APFA to AA: 'Take it or leave it' isn't negotiating

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2012/03/apfa-to-aa-take-it-or-leave-it.html

 

United-Continental computer hiccups affect some fliers

http://travelkit.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/03/10570346-united-continental-computer-hiccups-affect-some-fliers?chromedomain=overheadbin

 

China says EU carbon rule to cost $2.8 bln by 2030

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/05/uk-china-eu-emissions-idUSLNE82401420120305

 

American Airlines pilots fire back at company in labor dispute

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/29/amr-idUSL2E8DT0CX20120229

 

Eagle airline lays off 50 pilots, grounds 9 planes

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505245_162-57389581/eagle-airline-lays-off-50-pilots-grounds-9-planes/

 

Route shakeup will leave Frontier a different animal

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2012/03/frontier-airlines-hubs-milwaukee-kansas-city/639318/1

 

Veteran AA Flight Attendant Says She Can't Afford To Retire

http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2012/03/02/veteran-aa-flight-attendant-says-she-cant-afford-to-retire/

 

Frontier names Comair president Bendoraitis its COO

http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2012/03/03/frontier-names-comair-president.html

 

 

Clips 3-2-12

This weekend, United Airlines makes changes that mean most of Continental fades away
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/this-weekend-united-airlines-makes-changes-that-mean-most-of-continental-fades-away/2012/03/01/gIQAOh7UlR_story.html

 

FORTUNE Magazine Ranks United the No. 1 World's Most Admired Airline
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/fortune-magazine-ranks-united-no-213500760.html

 

Southwest, AirTran Receive FAA Milestone
http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424052970203986604577255362698005008-lMyQjAxMTAyMDAwMTEwNDEyWj.html?mod=wsj_share_email

 

Southwest Airlines flight attendants are happy about the single operating certificate
http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2012/03/southwest-airlines-flight-atte-2.html

 

Virgin Atlantic Is About To Embrace A 'Whisper Only' Policy—And Is Training Flight Attendants To Pipe Down
http://www.businessinsider.com/virgin-atlantics-flight-attendants-are-nearly-giving-first-class-passengers-the-silent-treatment-2012-3

The Beverage Cart Article in Clips

The article on beverage carts is evidently not coming up correctly when you click on the link.

 

The only way I can find to bring up the article is to go to your browser and type in www.yourpearlandnews.com. Local New headline will come up and the article is at the bottom of that page; click on the article and it should come up correctly.

 

Vicki

Clips 3-1-12

Aviation bodies see turbulent 2012 for airlines
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/29/uk-iata-traffic-idUSLNE81S01020120229

 

Airline passenger sues over beverage cart foot injury
http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/pearland/news/airline-passenger-sues-over-beverage-cart-foot-injury/article_4feff0c6-8e6d-505c-83c4-fa868660500a.htm

 

Labor Dispute Troubles Southwest (revised)
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/labor-dispute-troubles-southwest-revised-165914107.html

 

FAA Issues Single Operating Certificate to Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/faa-issues-single-operating-certificate-130000906.html

 

Virgin Atlantic's 'whispering coach' to teach how to zip it
http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2012-02-29/Virgin-Atlantics-whispering-coach-to-teach-how-to-zip-it/53307040/1

Clips 2-29-12

Facing rising fuel costs, airlines push fares higher
http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/02/29/1892062/facing-rising-fuel-costs-airlines.html

 

US Pilots Fly to China, Stay There
www.minyanville.com/dailyfeed/2012/02/28/us-pilots-fly-to-china/?camp=syndication&medium=portals&from=yahoo

 

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air Employees Receive $54 Million in 2011 Annual Bonuses
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/alaska-airlines-horizon-air-employees-130000692.html

 

United Airlines flight attendants ratify contract
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505244_162-57386848/united-airlines-flight-attendants-ratify-contract
/

 

United Announces Further Progress in Labor Integration
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/united-announces-further-progress-in-labor-integration-2012-02-28

 

American Airlines Pilots Sue AMR, Ask for Ruling Contract Can't Be Voided
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-28/american-airlines-pilots-sue-amr-ask-for-ruling-contract-can-t-be-voided.html

 

Labor Dispute Troubles Southwest (revised)
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Labor-Dispute-Troubles-zacks-3540686937.ht

Clips 2-27-12

Troubled skies
http://www.livemint.com/2012/02/26214218/Troubled-skies.html

 

Thousands apply for 175 Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant jobs
http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/blog/morning_call/2012/02/thousands-apply-for-175-hawaiian.html?ana=e_lulu_rdup

 

US Airways to Hire 165 Attendants on Attrition, New Aircraft
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-24/us-airways-to-hire-165-attendants-on-attrition-new-aircraft.html?cmpid=yhoo

 

US Airways Pilot Conflict Dominates Union Election
http://www.thestreet.com/print/story/11433876.html

 

Flight attendants at American re-elect president
http://www.topix.com/business/airlines/2012/02/flight-attendants-at-american-re-elect-president

 

Pinnacle Airlines still has work to do to avoid bankruptcy, CEO says
http://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/blog/memphis-in-motion/2012/02/pinnacle-airlines-still-has-work-to-do.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+vertical_61+(Airline+&+Airport+Industry+News)&page=all

Clips 2-28-12

Fliers exit by chutes in Newark emergency landing
http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2012/02/emergency-landing-newark-united-express/636244/1

 

Latest attempt to raise airfares stalls
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/accent/travel/latest-attempt-to-raise-airfares-stalls-2203263.html

 

Pilots Would Need More Experience Under U.S. Proposal
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-02-27/pilots-would-need-more-experience-under-u-s-proposal.html

 

APFA president: "American appears intent on forcing 2,300 flight attendants out of thier jobs and onto the street."

 

Read more here: http://blogs.star-telegram.com/sky_talk/2012/02/apfa-president-american-appears-intent-on-forcig-2300-flight-attendants-out-of-thier-jobs-and-onto-t.html#storylink=cpy
http://blogs.star-telegram.com/sky_talk/2012/02/apfa-president-american-appears-intent-on-forcig-2300-flight-attendants-out-of-thier-jobs-and-onto-t.html

 

Pension insurer doubts need of American Airlines parent to terminate defined benefit plans
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-0228-pbgc-20120228,0,45791

February 24, 2012 Clips

Aer Lingus Flight Attendants Stand Strong in Face of Management Attacks

http://blog.aflcio.org/2012/02/23/aer-lingus-flight-attendants-stand-strong-in-face-of-management-attacks/

 

Nobody's getting off this plane until I get my video player back: Flight attendant refuses to let passengers go
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2105746/Flight-attendant-refuses-let-passengers-plane-video-player-goes-missing.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

 

APA wants American to freeze pilot pension plan, not terminate it

http://blogs.star-telegram.com/sky_talk/2012/02/apa-wants-american-to-freeze-pilot-pension-plan-not-terminate-it.html

 

Fantasy camp for those who love to fly

http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/02/23/2657621/fantasy-camp-for-those-who-love.html

 

US Airways files objections to Philly airport expansion

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/02/24/3039650/us-airways-files-objections-to.html

 

American Airlines flight attendants to pick new officers today

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2012/02/american-airlines-flight-atten-12.html

 

 

February 23, 2012 Clips

American Airlines to reduce jobs without layoffs

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h49gMcoOt5gyAYWQfvaoHWPVXvlA?docId=fbbd755b11184c2089dd60a6545ad617

 

Cracking Down on Crime in the Skies

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204778604577239411606291588.html?mod=WSJ_hps_RIGHTTopCarousel_4

 

Opponents to European Airline Emissions Law Prepare Their Countermeasures

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/23/business/global/opponents-to-european-airline-emissions-law-prepare-their-countermeasures.html?_r=1&ref=airlinesandairplanes

 

Startup Airlines Set Their Sights on the Sky

http://overheadbin.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/02/21/10469971-startup-airlines-set-their-sights-on-the-sky

 

American Airlines to trim New York service during travel peak

http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/article.aspx?subjectid=45&articleid=20120223_45_E1_CUTLIN257678

 

 

February 22, 2012 Clips

American Airlines aims to bolster routes, fleet

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/22/uk-amr-idUSLNE81L01D20120222

 

Southwest mechanics reject agreement to combine seniority list with AirTran workers

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/southwest-mechanics-reject-agreement-to-combine-seniority-list-with-airtran-workers/2012/02/21/gIQAzW6vRR_story.html

 

Here's a breakdown of planned employees cuts at American Airlines

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2012/02/heres-a-breakdown-of-planned-e.html

 

Airlines impose weight limits for carry-on bags

http://travel.usatoday.com/experts/hobica/story/2012-02-22/Airlines-impose-weight-limits-for-carry-on-bags/53195650/1

 

Power restored at HNL inter-island terminal, 75 flights delayed

http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/16982294/power-outage-reported-at-honolulu-international-airport

 

Man detained for using E-cigarette on flight out of PDX

http://www.kptv.com/story/16985789/man-detained-for-using-e-cigarette-on-flight-out-of-pdx

 

Flight attendant tested drunk after flight to Grand Forks

http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/230125/group/homepage/

 

 

 

 

February 21, 2012 Clips

Minneapolis-bound flight canceled after flight attendant taken off job; FAA investigating

http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/223453/group/homepage/

 

Final day of Continental Airlines' name is near

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2012/02/continental-name-to-fade-away-in-march/631242/1

 

Why Obama should have vetoed FAA Reauthorization Act

http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/labor/211471-why-obama-should-have-vetoed-faa-reauthorization-act

 

Flight attendant launches petition drive to replace American Airlines executives

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2012/02/flight-attendant-launches-peti.html

 

Hirono: Making our skies safer

http://www.hawaii247.com/2012/02/19/hirono-making-our-skies-safer/

 

Spirit Airlines' future plans could spell success for Las Vegas

http://www.vegasinc.com/news/2012/feb/20/spirits-future-plans-could-spell-success-vegas/

 

 

February 17, 2012 Clips

Underwear bomber gets multiple life sentences for failed attempt to blow up jet

http://www.freep.com/article/20120216/NEWS03/120216053/With-video-Underwear-bomber-gets-multiple-life-sentences-failed-attempt-blow-up-jet?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE

 

Higher revenue boosts Spirit Airlines 4Q profit

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9SUGEI81.htm

 

'Drunk' pilot delays Frontier Airlines flight for two hours after shuttle bus driver tips off police

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2102586/Drunk-pilot-delays-Frontier-Airlines-flight-Omaha-Milwaukee-hours.html

 

Airlines cite high fuel costs as they raise fares

http://www.kpho.com/story/16955567/airlines-cite-high-fuel-costs-as-they-raise-fares

 

American Airlines' top executives lose $17.5 million in awards

http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/02/16/3741745/american-airlines-top-executives.html

 

United says pets not in cabin to fly as cargo

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2012-02-16/United-says-pets-not-in-cabin-to-fly-as-cargo/53122876/1

 

 

 

 

February 16, 2012 Clips

Unions urge American Airlines to give employees incentives to quit

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-02-16/amr-unions-urge-early-exit-incentives-to-temper-13-000-job-cuts.html

 

Obama, Democrats Deal Setback to Airline Workers

http://labornotes.org/2012/02/obama-democrats-deal-setback-airline-workers

 

Obama to unions: See you later

http://www.salon.com/2012/02/15/obama_to_unions_see_you_next_year/

 

TSA expands program allowing pilots to skirt security lines

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2012/02/tsa-expands-known-crewmember-program/628735/1

 

Alaska Air CEO Ayer to retire in May

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2012/02/alaska-air-ceo-ayer-to-retire/629048/1

 

American Airlines' AMR posts $1.1 billion 4Q loss

http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9SU32J02.htm

 

 

February 15, 2012 Clips

American Airlines unions protest at D/FW Airport

http://bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2012/02/american-airlines-unions-prote.html

 

Airlines have one of their best years for arriving on time

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2012-02-14/Airlines-have-one-of-their-best-years-for-arriving-on-time/53091590/1

 

American Airlines workers protest job, pay cuts

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2012-02-15/American-Airlines-workers-protest-job-pay-cuts/53101474/1

 

Passengers will fly United after merger milestone next month

http://www.chron.com/business/article/United-Continental-passengers-will-see-a-single-3323015.php

 

Labor union to suggest alternatives to AMR cost cuts

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/14/amr-idUSL2E8DEGSX20120214

 

Hawaiian Airlines earns carbon credits for reducing emissions with eco-friendly engine washing

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/hawaiian-airlines-earns-carbon-credits-for-reducing-emissions-with-eco-friendly-engine-washing/2012/02/14/gIQAxszSDR_story.html

 

 

♥ February 14, 2012 Clips ♥

Frontier Airlines to cut about 450 Milwaukee-area employees

http://www.jsonline.com/business/frontier-airlines-to-cut-500-milwaukeearea-employees-cv46bem-139239153.html

 

Flight attendants from American Eagle, Southwest to join Tuesday's protest against American Airlines

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2012/02/flight-attendants-from-america.html

 

Low-cost airline with familiar name hopes to fly

http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2012/02/13/low_cost_airline_with_familiar_name_hopes_to_fly/

 

Flight delayed after strange odor in airplane

http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/02/13/2640154/flight-delayed-after-strange-odor.html

 

Busting Union Reform

http://spectator.org/archives/2012/02/13/busting-union-reform

 

Gailen David, American Airlines Flight Attendant, Mocks Airline, Faces Possible Firing

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/14/gailen-david-american-air_n_1275707.html

 

Delta's Utah employees to share $10 million in profit-sharing

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/money/53506393-79/employees-million-delta-profit.html.csp

 

Air Canada Pilots Tally Strike Votes as Cooling-Off Period Ends

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-14/air-canada-pilots-tally-strike-votes-as-cooling-off-period-ends.html

 

 

 

 

February 13, 2012 Clips

Frontier Airlines expert believes we're watching 'slow death of the airline'

http://www.620wtmj.com/news/local/139132389.html

 

Labor unions left sour with President Obama set to sign FAA funding bill

http://thehill.com/blogs/transportation-report/aviation/210103-labor-unions-left-sour-with-faa-bill-now-in-obamas-hands

 

Delta Air Lines paying $264M in profit sharing to employees

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2012/02/10/delta-air-lines-profit-sharing-checks.html

 

Sending a Valentine message to American, unions plan protest at DFW airport on Feb. 14

http://blogs.star-telegram.com/sky_talk/2012/02/sending-a-valentine-message-to-american-unions-plan-protest-at-dfw-airport-on-feb-14.html

 

Jackson Lee: Private screeners risk another 9/11

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0212/72582.html

 

EU Will Keep Airline-Emissions Levies

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-02-13/eu-won-t-halt-airline-emissions-levy-kallas-says-correct-.html

 

Boeing Executive Say Growing Airline Market Can Accommodate Rise Of More Major Manufacturers

http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2012/02/13/boeing-executive-say-growing-airline-market-can-accommodate-rise-more-major/

 

 

 

 

 

February 10, 2012 Clips

Unions for flight attendants, transport workers combine forces

http://thehill.com/blogs/transportation-report/labor-employment/209957-unions-for-flight-attendants-transport-workers-combine-forces

 

Hundreds of Flight Attendants in Uniform OccuFLY LAX

http://launionaflcio.org/fullstory/2012-02-08/Hundreds-of-Flight-Attendants-in-Uniform-OccuFLY-LAX/#

 

Air Force trains flight attendants for VIP trips

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i8-q524x-PwDn9q7qyxr2gaGhsgw?docId=6e355722ad794d56a07c0d3d5d4cf3a6

 

CEO of RyanAir Mocks Laid Off Workers

http://www.inquisitr.com/192609/ceo-of-ryanair-mocks-laid-off-workers-video/

 

American Airlines outsourcing plans stir worry, possibility

http://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/print-edition/2012/02/10/american-airlines-plans-stir-worry.html

 

Delta CEO prefers stability over flash in aircraft fleet

http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2012/02/08/delta-ceo-prefers-stability-in.html

 

PALEA gets support of world's biggest flight attendants union

http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/11483147-palea-gets-support-of-worlds-biggest-flight-attendants-union

 

Delta Air Lines employees flash the crowd

http://www.boston.com/news/source/2012/02/delta_air_lines.html

 

 

 

February 9, 2012

Maureen Elizabeth "Mollie" Reiley Obituary

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/startribune/obituary.aspx?n=maureen-elizabeth-reiley-mollie&pid=155807690

 

Why I opposed the FAA reauthorization

http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/politics/209407-congressman-jesse-l-jackson-jr-d-ill

 

CWA President Larry Cohen Is Pissed at Senate Democrats

http://inthesetimes.com/working/entry/12705/cwa_president_larry_cohen_is_pissed_at_senate_democrats/

 

Pinnacle Tweaks Terms of Purchase Deal

http://www.memphisdailynews.com/news/2012/feb/8/pinnacle-tweaks-terms-of-purchase-deal/

 

Exclusive: American Airlines creditors want to talk merger

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/09/us-amr-usairways-idUSTRE81801K20120209

 

 Why Does a Routine FAA Spending Bill Include Harsh Anti-union Language?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/thom-hartmann/why-does-a-routine-faa-sp_b_1260653.html

 

 

February 8, 2012

Republic Says Potential Buyers Have Surfaced for Frontier Air

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-02-06/republic-says-potential-buyers-have-surfaced-for-frontier-air.html

 

Boehner claims victory in FAA bill labor fight

http://thehill.com/blogs/transportation-report/aviation/209195-boehner-claims-victory-in-faa-bill-labor-fight

 

AA Needs 500 Flight Attendants to Stop Working

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/business/AA-Needs-500-Flight-Attendants-to-Stop-Working-138865084.html

 

Frontier Airlines wants to look more like low-cost rivals Spirit and Allegiant, executive says

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/industries/frontier-airlines-wants-to-look-more-like-low-cost-rivals-spirit-and-allegiant-executive-says/2012/02/07/gIQA8WrCxQ_story.html

 

Wi-Fi in flight has yet to soar

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9223966/Wi_Fi_in_flight_has_yet_to_soar

 

 

February 7, 2012

Veda Shook on The Ed Show – MSNBC

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45755822/vp/46288540#VpFlash

 

Flight Attendants To 'OccuFLY' LAX Over Collective Bargaining 'Attack'

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/02/06/flight-attendants-to-occufly-lax-over-collective-bargaining-attack/

 

OccuFLY Protest at LAX

http://www.atvn.org/news/2012/02/occufly-protest-lax

 

FAA bill passes despite opposition from 'Occu-Fly' protesters

http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_19905717

 

Vegas McCarran welcomes new Spirit Airlines base

http://www.fox5vegas.com/story/16686798/spirit-airlines-opening-new-local-base

 

APFA says American is offering 500 flight attendants option for voluntary leave

http://blogs.star-telegram.com/sky_talk/2012/02/apfa-says-american-is-offering-500-flight-attendants-option-for-voluntary-leave.html

 

 

February 6, 2012 Clips

'Less military flying' cited in Ryan International Airlines furloughs

http://www.rrstar.com/news/x458332765/Less-military-flying-cited-in-Ryan-International-Airlines-furloughs

 

Air France Cancels Some Flights After Labor Unions Strike

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-02-06/air-france-cancels-some-flights-after-labor-unions-strike.html

 

AMR's Horton Willing to Weigh Acquisitions After Bankruptcy Exit

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-02-06/amr-s-horton-willing-to-weigh-acquisitions-after-bankruptcy-exit.html

 

Are Senate Dems About To Cave On GOP Union-Busting?

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/02/labor-blast-senate-democrats-anticipating-cave-on-union-busting-legislation.php

 

Talk of a big airline merger is taking off

http://articles.philly.com/2012-02-05/business/31027179_1_continental-airlines-united-airlines-robert-w-mann

 

China bars airlines from joining EU emissions scheme

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/06/china-eu-emissions-idUSL4E8D600920120206

 

 

February 3, 2012 Clips

FAA 'compromise' includes anti-union provisions. Tell Congress no.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/02/02/1061120/-FAA-compromise-includes-anti-union-provisions-Tell-Congress-no

 

AMR, Unions Meet Behind Closed Doors

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/business/AMR-Unions-Meet-Behind-Closed-Doors-138599384.html

 

US Airways Flight Attendant Deal Could Help Merger Effort

http://www.forbes.com/sites/thestreet/2012/01/27/us-airways-flight-attendant-deal-could-help-merger-effort/

 

Feds:AA Must Prove Pension Termination is Necessary

http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/article.aspx?subjectid=45&articleid=20120203_45_E1_Americ171761

 

 

 

February 2, 2012 Clips

American Airlines aims to cut 13,000 jobs

http://www.chron.com/news/article/American-Airlines-aims-to-cut-13-000-jobs-2917832.php

 

APFA: "The betrayal of our Flight Attendants began in 2003 and continues today."

http://blogs.star-telegram.com/sky_talk/2012/02/apfa-the-betrayal-of-our-flight-attendants-began-in-2003-and-continues-today.html

 

Hawaiian Airlines Recruiting Flight Attendants

http://www.kitv.com/news/30352954/detail.html

 

US-based Spirit confirms order for 75 Airbus A320s

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gdPHmVPQMev2KGBm4cs12_AC-y4A?docId=CNG.2d1f12a94ad6ecfb6c281b9b57d846a2.351

 

Lawrence O'Donnell's Commentary on the PBGC Fight

http://video.msnbc.msn.com/the-last-word/46231295#46231295

 

 

 

 

CORRECTION: February 1, 2012 Clips

Southwest, AirTran flight attendants approve seniority agreement

http://news.yahoo.com/southwest-airtran-flight-attendants-step-004144243.html

 

AMR bankruptcy: Unions demand business plan, standards for executive pay

http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/article.aspx?subjectid=45&articleid=20120201_45_E1_Ohvfme275723

 

Lawmakers close in on FAA funding deal amid pushback from unions

http://thehill.com/blogs/transportation-report/1039-aviation/207823-lawmakers-finalizing-faa-agreement-as-unions-push-back-on-labor-deal

Why Spirit is Fighting the New DOT Fare Rules

http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/travelers_check/archives/2012/01/why_spirit_hates_the_new_dot_fare_rules.html

 

Hawaiian Airlines earnings sink 70.4%

http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/138431704.html

 

Airlines group says passenger demand rose 6 percent in 2011, but lagged capacity increase

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/industries/airlines-group-says-passenger-demand-rose-6-percent-in-2011-but-lagged-capacity-increase/2012/02/01/gIQAZnMHhQ_story.html

 

 

 

 

February 4, 2012 Clips

Southwest, AirTran flight attendants approve seniority agreement

http://news.yahoo.com/southwest-airtran-flight-attendants-step-004144243.html

 

AMR bankruptcy: Unions demand business plan, standards for executive pay

http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/article.aspx?subjectid=45&articleid=20120201_45_E1_Ohvfme275723

 

Lawmakers close in on FAA funding deal amid pushback from unions

http://thehill.com/blogs/transportation-report/1039-aviation/207823-lawmakers-finalizing-faa-agreement-as-unions-push-back-on-labor-deal

Why Spirit is Fighting the New DOT Fare Rules

http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/travelers_check/archives/2012/01/why_spirit_hates_the_new_dot_fare_rules.html

 

Hawaiian Airlines earnings sink 70.4%

http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/138431704.html

 

Airlines group says passenger demand rose 6 percent in 2011, but lagged capacity increase

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/industries/airlines-group-says-passenger-demand-rose-6-percent-in-2011-but-lagged-capacity-increase/2012/02/01/gIQAZnMHhQ_story.html

 

 

 

 

January 31, 2012 Clips

Unions Say Workers' Rights Curtailed Under FAA Funding Deal

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-01-31/unions-say-workers-rights-curtailed-under-faa-funding-deal.html

 

American Airlines to lay out cuts to unions

http://money.cnn.com/2012/01/31/news/companies/american_jobs/

 

Southwest Airlines worker dies after baggage cart crash

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2012/01/southwest-worker-dies-at-dulles/616010/1

 

Unions set to blast Dems for selling out on FAA reauthorization

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/unions-set-to-blast-dems-for-selling-out-on-faa-reauthorization/2012/01/30/gIQAeH9pcQ_blog.html

 

APFA lays out roadmap for flight attendants on what to expect from AMR/union meeting this week
http://blogs.star-telegram.com/sky_talk/2012/01/apfa-lays-out-roadmap-for-flight-attendants-on-what-to-expect-from-amrunion-meeting-this-week.html

 

United: All international 757-200s now have Economy Plus

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2012/01/united-757-economy-plus/616240/1

 

 

 

January 30, 2012 Clips

US Airways, flight attendants strike deal

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/01/28/2965481/us-airways-flight-attendants-strike.html

 

Spirit Flouts Unwritten Washington Rule by Badmouthing Regulator

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-30/spirit-flouts-unwritten-washington-rule-by-badmouthing-regulator.html

 

Delta flight from Vegas skids off runway at Metro; all 160 on board OK

http://www.freep.com/article/20120130/NEWS05/201300430/Delta-flight-from-Vegas-skids-off-runway-at-Metro-all-160-on-board-OK?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|s

 

N.Y. Airports Account for Half of All Flight Delays

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/28/business/ny-airports-account-for-half-of-all-delays.html?_r=1&ref=airlinesandairplanes

 

American Airlines' Hiring of Bankruptcy Advisers Put on Hold

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-01-30/american-airlines-hiring-of-bankruptcy-advisers-put-on-hold.html

 

Delta Air Said to Study US Airways Bid in Review of M&A Options

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-01-30/delta-air-said-to-study-us-airways-bid-in-review-of-m-a-options.html

 

New regulations may lead to airline ticket 'sticker shock'

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-new-regulations-may-lead-to-airline-ticket-sticker-shock-20120130,0,7703336.story

 

 

January 27, 2012 Clips

US Airways, flight attendants reach tentative deal

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jQHfaH9yWXCnkRPtp_5MMotXX6CA?docId=08660a694b5848a6b349902ac8ae6d30

 

PBGC to American Airlines: But what about retiree health insurance?

http://aviationblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2012/01/pbgc-to-american-airlines-but.html

 

Frontier Airlines headquarters to return to Denver

http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_19832017

 

Airlines report mixed Q4 earnings

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2012/01/airlines-report-mixed-earnings/613563/1

 

What's Right With U.S. Airlines?

http://www.thestreet.com/story/11383088/1/whats-right-with-us-airlines.html

 

Leaner Operations Give U.S. Airlines a Profitable Year

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/27/business/merger-costs-weigh-on-united-continental.html?_r=1&ref=airlinesandairplanes

 

How U.S. Airlines Got a Whole Lot Safer

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/how-us-airlines-got-a-whole-lot-safer-01262012.html

 

Despite economic uncertainty, airlines are seeing good times

http://www.philly.com/philly/insights/in_money/138175119.html

 

Travelers will see changes at United Continental

http://www.thestate.com/2012/01/26/2128978/united-continental-posts-138m.html

 

Air France-KLM, Delta, Alitalia Probed by EU Over SkyTeam Joint Venture

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-27/air-france-klm-delta-alitalia-probed-by-eu-over-skyteam-joint-venture.html

 

January 26, 2012 Clips

Profits Rise, and Shares Follow, for US Airways and Delta

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/26/business/profits-rise-and-shares-follow-for-us-airways-and-delta.html?_r=1

 

Pinnacle Airlines' potential bankruptcy weighs on Minnesota employees

http://www.minnpost.com/lizfedor/2012/01/26/34610/pinnacle_airlines_potential_bankruptcy_weighs_on_minnesota_employees

 

US Airways confirms it's studying merger with American Airlines

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017335659_usairwaysamr26.html

 

Spirit Airlines giving away 5,000 tickets to Las Vegas

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2012-01-25/Spirit-Airlines-giving-away-5000-tickets-to-Las-Vegas/52791910/1

 

Alaska Airlines retiring prayer cards from meal trays

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2012-01-26/Alaska-Airlines-retiring-prayer-cards-from-meal-trays/52799526/1

 

United Continental posts loss on merger costs

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-united-continental-posts-loss-on-merger-costs-20120126,0,4116732.story

 

Spirit Airlines fights back against Transportation Department rules

http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/takingoff/ct-taking-off-spirit-airlines-fights-back-against-transportation-department-rules-20120125,0,898590.story