Had Not Previously Been Included Under The Provisions Of The
Law
Nearly two decades after the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was
signed into law, Flight Attendants and other flight crews have been
granted the same access to coverage that has long benefited working
families. Monday, Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA)
President Veda Shook took part in the official announcement from
Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis on the implementation of the Airline
Flight Crew Family and Medical Leave Act.
European Budget Carriers Offer Discounts to Stranded
A sudden, unannounced shutdown by the Spanish airline Spanair
has canceled 220 flights, and forced a reported 22,000 passengers
to make other plans. The airline blamed its action Friday on a lack
of funding. The government of Spain has laws requiring notice of
such a shutdown, and could fine the airline 9 million euro, or
about $11.8 million.
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