AMFA Claims Northwest Proposed "Even Harsher Terms" In Final
Offer
The Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association went on strike
against Northwest Airlines at midnight, Friday. According to AMFA
statements, the decision came "after the carrier's
last-best-and-final offer, presented on Thursday afternoon in
last-ditch negotiations, contained even harsher terms than
Northwest's prior offer."
Continuing its global leadership in airfield safety and
cutting-edge implementation of new safety standards, DFW
International Airport this week accepted a $4M grant from the
Federal Aviation Administration to fund construction of the first
phase of perimeter taxiways around the Airport. DFW is
expected to have the taxiway project completed by 2008, increasing
runway safety while speeding passengers to their gate without
having to stop to wait for opportunities to cross an active
runway.
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