Tag: flight attendants
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Spirit Flight Attendants Oppose Google’s $10M Data Deal, Citing Risks To Confidential Employee Records And Privacy
Flight Attendants Challenge Google’s $10M Purchase of Spirit Airlines Data The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) is challenging the proposed sale of Spirit Airlines’ internal data to Google, warning that employee information could remain identifiable and confidential even after “deidentification.” In a filing with the U.S. bankruptcy court overseeing Spirit’s liquidation, the union argued that…
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Give Us More Crew Or Cut Service: Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Escalate 787 Staffing Dispute
Alaska Airlines’ new long-haul operation is facing a growing staffing dispute, with flight attendants saying the airline’s Main Cabin service expectations are simply too demanding for the number of crew members onboard. The issue involves Alaska’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, inherited from Hawaiian Airlines after Alaska’s acquisition of the carrier. These aircraft now operate from Seattle…
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US Lawmakers Push Bill to Ban In-Flight Phone Calls Nationwide as Wi-Fi Expands
Making phone calls during a flight could soon become illegal in the United States if lawmakers approve the proposed Quiet Skies Act. The bipartisan bill would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to finalize a nationwide ban on voice and video calls aboard commercial flights within 180 days. While many major airlines such as United,…
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FAA Moves to Block Flight Attendants and Pilots From Claiming Mandatory Meal Breaks
FAA’s New Proposal Could Change Flight Attendant & Pilot Meal Break Rules Across America A major regulatory battle is unfolding in the U.S. aviation industry, and its outcome could reshape the working conditions of thousands of pilots and flight attendants. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule that would prevent airline crews…
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American Airlines Flight Attendants Praised For Handling “Paranoid” Passenger Who Said Crew Poisoned Him
Air travel in the U.S. is never short on newsworthy stories. An American Airlines passenger has shared another story of an onboard incident involving a unique “medical emergency,” praising the airline crew for their “calm and professional” handling. Fortunately, American Airlines crews are no strangers to unruly passengers and have a history of handling them…
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