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August 13, 2007

Machinists, US Airways Reach Tentative Fleet Service Agreement

Now Under Review By Members For Ratification

On Sunday, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) announced a tentative agreement with US Airways covering the carrier's 7,700 Fleet Service workers -- a significant step towards merging the workforces of US Airways and America West.

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Evergreen International Airlines Receives FAA Cert To Fly Dreamlifter, 747-400s

Oregon-Based Company Will Operate, Maintain 747-400LCFs

Evergreen International Airlines (EIA) -- subsidiary of Evergreen International Aviation -- tells ANN the company received its FAA New Aircraft Process Document (NAPD) August 9. The modification of the Airlines' operational specifications allows EIA to acquire full operational control of the Dreamlifter -- a modified Boeing 747 Large Cargo Freighter -- as well as other 747-400 aircraft.

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Court Rules Airline Pax Can't Decline Searches

Says Requiring Consent Would Allow Terrorists To Test System

It's a big judicial decision for -- or against -- passenger rights. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled this week airline passengers lose their rights to object to a search after they pass through initial screenings.

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Midwest Airlines Votes To Pursue Buyout Deal From TPG Capital

Gives Final 'No' To AirTran

One saga is finally over... but a new one is just beginning. Nine months after AirTran Airways first voiced its intent to take over Midwest Airlines, the Board of Directors of Midwest Air Group said Sunday it has unanimously determined to pursue a buyout offer -- and not from AirTran. TPG Capital, L.P. offered to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Midwest for $16.00 per share.

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Computer Delay Leads To Over 20,000 Stranded Pax At LAX

International Passengers Kept On Planes For Hours

Officials at Los Angeles International Airport say a malfunctioning computer system was to blame for stranding over 20,000 international passengers on the ramp Saturday.

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'Fair Dinkum' -- There, We Said It

But You Can't Utter Australian Slang On SkyWest

More news about continuing problems for passengers flying on US airlines. No, we're not talking about multi-hour delays on the tarmac, lost luggage, or burgeoning cancellations... but rather, something really important. And that would be: can you say the Australian phrase "fair dinkum" on a US flight.

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