The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) at Continental Micronesia ratified a contract extension with United Continental Holdings Friday, covering the carrier's over 275 flight attendants based in Guam. The agreement, which includes job security improvements as well as flexibility and economic growth, was approved by nearly 80 percent of Continental Micronesia flight attendants.
SAFUG Represents 32 Percent Of Commercial Aviation Fuel Demand
United Airlines today announced Friday it has further strengthened its commitment to sustainability and the environment by joining the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group (SAFUG), an industry working group whose objective is to accelerate the development and commercialization of aviation biofuels.
Piedmont Airlines Flight Attendants Support Strike By Strong Majority
Piedmont Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), has sent what they say is a "loud and clear message" that if management fails to negotiate a new agreement, a strike could result at the airline. The strike was authorized by 98 percent of participating flight attendants.
Explores Decision-Making Despite Uncertainties About Terrorist Threats
The threat of terrorist attack on American aviation has made the system the focus of intense security efforts, but it is difficult to determine if the benefits outweigh their cost. Efficient security policy -- a focus on getting the most security for the least cost -- should be the priority in an era of fiscal austerity, according to a new RAND Corporation report released Tuesday.
Business Community Signals That NextGen Means Business
The National Alliance for the Advancement of NextGen (NAANG) has surpassed 1,000 members, signaling the unprecedented support for improvements in air traffic systems among travel and tourism industry and business leaders. In announcements across the country, officials highlighted that already the benefits of NextGen are being realized today, and there is a need to press forward.
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