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August 15, 2008

Union Says Airline Is Telling Pilots 'Call In Sick - And You're Fired'

Says Spirit Management Continues To Threaten Pilots

Pilots at Spirit Airlines, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, responded Thursday to what it called "continued threats of retribution from Spirit management." The union says pilots calling in sick are facing investigations and possible disciplinary actions.

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Poll Shows Most Fliers Want Separate Section For Children

But Idea Is Probably Unworkable In Practice

Not that we're against children flying... but many on the ANN staff admit to a sense of dread whenever we see a family with a baby or young child seated near us on a commercial airliner. Apparently, we're not alone -- a new poll by airfarewatchdog.com reveals the frustration most passengers feel when seated next to an active child or crying baby while flying.

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FAA Admits Obama MD-81 Incident Was 'Emergency'

Cockpit Recording Portrays Calm, Professional Flight Pilot

ABC News broke the "news" Thursday that last month's incident involving a Midwest Airlines MD-81 chartered for Illinois senator and Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama was an actual emergency... but upon listening to the tapes, ANN was most impressed by the cool professionalism of the plane's flight crew in handling the crisis.

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FAA Awards Contract For New PBI Control Tower

To Be Commissioned In 2011

The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded an $18.1 million contract to construct a new airport traffic control tower at Palm Beach International Airport in Florida.

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Fuel Prices Lead To Decline In Air Freight Business

Even With Soaring Diesel Prices, Other Methods Are A LOT Cheaper

There's no doubt about it... continuing spikes in oil prices have hit everyone hard. From the gasoline we put in our cars and planes, to the oil used to heat our homes, it's clear -- petroleum costs dough.

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American Airlines, British Airways And Iberia Sign Joint Business Agreement

Apply For Antitrust Immunity; APA Expresses Doubts

It's official. On Thursday, American Airlines announced it has signed a joint business agreement with British Airways and Iberia on flights between North America and Europe.

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Gone West: Alaska Aviation Pioneer Ray Peterson

Founder Of Northern Consolidated Airlines Was 96

It was an oddly quiet passing, for a man who made quite a mark on Alaska's rich aviation history. Ray Peterson, who built a handful of backwoods cabins into a florishing tourism business and airline, died in his sleep this week in his Anchorage apartment at the age of 96.

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Alaska Airlines Joins AAL In Waiving Third-Bag Fees For Military

Carrier Alters Policy After Seeing Fallout

Realizing it's not good PR to charge luggage fees to soldiers going off to war, Alaska Airlines and regional subsidiary Horizon Air announced Thursday both airlines are waiving service charges on baggage for active members of the US military traveling on orders, allowing them to check up to three pieces of luggage free of charge.

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