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The Perfect Storm: How Weather and Staffing Woes Are Disrupting US Airlines
The past week saw a surge of US airline passengers left high and dry as extreme weather caused a multitude of grounded planes and flight cancellations. However, the weather was only a part of the larger issue causing the travel disruption.The Perfect Storm: How...
Guam Delegate Challenges United’s ‘Absurd’ Prices
Guam Del. James Moylan is seeking more information on flights into and out of Guam, including the reasons behind "absurd" prices for United Airlines tickets in the aftermath of Typhoon Mawar. He has written two letters, one to United Airlines CEO and President John...
Largest Non-Strike Rally in Airline History
The largest non-strike rally in the history of commercial aviation took place on Friday. Thousands of airline workers from five different Unions joined forces at ten airports to call attention to foot-dragging by United Airlines in ongoing contract talks with the Air...
Machinists Union District 141 Supports UAL Pilots’ Picket on May 12
As union members, we know the importance of solidarity and unity. That’s why we stand with our brothers and sisters at ALPA, who are fighting for a fair contract from United management. They are picketing on Friday, May 12, at all UA hubs to demand Contract...
New FAA Policies Could Ease Chaotic Summer Travel Season for Airlines
The FAA has introduced 169 new routes along the East Coast that are more direct and will save time for passengers and fuel for airlines while increasing safety. Tim Arel, the COO of the FAA's Air Traffic Organization, stated that "these improvements will help...
Machinists Union Members Ratify Five Contracts with United Airlines
Machinists Union Members Ratify Five Contracts with United AirlinesSisters and Brothers, this evening approximately 29,000 District Lodge 141 members at United Airlines overwhelmingly ratified five contracts in the Fleet Service, Passenger Service, Storekeeper,...