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