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☆ Elon Musk's SpaceX seemingly bought a Boeing 737 with a strange livery — and nobody appears to know why
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementElon Musk's SpaceX has seemingly bought a Boeing 737 that used to belong to Air China, records show. Related storiesThe Federal Aviation Administration's registry shows the jet's owner is Falcon Aviation Holdings LLC. Unexpected visitor at LAX: A Boeing 737-800 with a distinctive livery, registered under Falcon Aviation Holdings LLC. #aviation #avgeek #airplanes #planespotting pic.twitter.com/mf6I29kt26 — AIRLINE VIDEOS (@airlinevideos) January 25, 2024Falcon Aviation Holdings took ownership of the 737-800 back in July, according to data from Planespotters.net. Most of them are owned by Falcon Landing LLC.

Persons: —, Elon, it's, Jack Sweeney Organizations: LAX, Boeing, SpaceX, Gulfstream, Service, Los Angeles International Airport, Federal Aviation, Falcon Aviation Holdings, Air, FALCON AVIATION, Falcon Landing, Business Locations: Air China, Hawthorne , California, Hawthorne

☆ Falling Domestic Fares and an A.I. Arms Race: What Travelers Can Expect in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Christine Chung | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +21 min

Arms Race: What Travelers Can Expect in 2024 At the start of what promises to be a very busy year, we look ahead at what you’re likely to encounter. With 2023 in the rearview mirror, we look ahead at what travelers will face in 2024. At United Airlines, for example, smarter software can offer rebooking options and issue food and lodging vouchers when a flight is canceled, rather than just rebooking a flight. United Airlines has suspended its flights indefinitely, said Josh Freed, a United spokesman. This year, travelers are expected to choose faraway places and board small ships, according to Virtuoso, the consortium of luxury travel agencies.

Persons: Chanelle, Hayley Berg, ” Ms, Berg, “, Robert W, Mann Jr, ”, Chad Burt, Oren Etzioni, Gilbert Ott, Hopper, Greg Forbes, Delta’s, Neville Pattinson, Mr, Pattinson, biometrics, Laura Lindsay, Joshua Smith, Smith, Laurel Brunvoll, Michael Zeiler, Airbnb, We’ve, Jamie Lane, ‘, ’ ”, Jan Freitag, “ We’ve, David Whiteside, Brian Kelly, Guy, Leigh Rowan, “ There’s, Kelly, Rowan, ” Mr, James Thornton, Sharm el Sheikh, Khaled Ibrahim, Harry Rubenstein, Rubenstein, Eyal Carlin, Josh Freed, Jack Ezon, Tom Marchant, Beth McGroarty Organizations: World Tourism Organization, International Air Transport Association, Analysts, Express Global, ”, airfare, University of Washington, United Airlines, Transportation, Administration, Salt Lake, International Airport, Denver International Airport, Delta Air Lines, U.S . Customs, Border Protection, La Guardia Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, biometrics, Thales, Air, American Airlines, Global, “, —, MidX Studios, LivSmart Studios, Hilton, Hyatt Studios, Accor Hotels, Boston University, Visa, Mastercard, Walmart, Target, Savanti, Chase, Intrepid Travel, Amisol Travel, East Travel Alliance, United, Consumers, Ki’ama, Wellness, Global Wellness Institute Locations: United States, Point.me, Salt, North America, London, Rome, Tokyo, Cancún, Las Vegas, Cayman Islands, Polynesia, Europe, Norway, Denmark, Air Canada, Bergen, Flam, Scandinavia, Italy, France, Malta, Slovenia, Maryland, Spain, Portugal, Britain, Egypt, India, Mexico ; Cape Girardeau, Mo, Niagara Falls, N.Y . Texas, Burnet, Sulphur Springs, New York, Vienna, Marriott, Israel, Jordan, Oman, Oman —, Tunisia, Northern Africa, Sharm, Cairo, Amisol Travel Egypt, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Ramle, Kimberley, Western Australia, Mitre, Patagonia, Ki’ama Bahamas, Bahamas, South Africa, Hudson, Tuxedo Park, N.Y, Malibu , Calif, Mexico

☆ Premarket stocks: Airline stocks are getting pummeled. Here are four reasons why
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

New York CNN —It’s been a tough month for shares of airline companies. Here’s why investors are getting out of airline stocks. Boeing’s “can of worms”: Boeing’s problems began on Jan. 5, when the door plug on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 detached mid-flight. Oil prices are volatile: Investors are also concerned about a possible spike in oil prices. United Airlines Holdings shares have declined 8% so far in January and American Airlines Group shares have fallen 6%.

Persons: New York CNN — It’s, Wells, “, Max, JetBlue’s, Patrick T, Fallon, Brent, Ed Bastian, Antony Blinken, CNN’s Jennifer Hansler, Bryan Mena, Read Organizations: CNN Business, Bell, New York CNN, NYSE, Alaska Airlines Boeing, Max, Boeing, Alaska Airlines, US Federal Aviation Administration, National Transportation Safety, FAA, ”, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit, CNN . Spirit Airlines Airbus, JetBlue Airlines Airbus, Los Angeles International Airport, Getty, US Justice Department, Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaiian Holdings, US, . West Texas, Delta Air Lines, Delta, United Airlines Holdings, American Airlines Group, Blinken’s Boeing, Commerce Department Locations: New York, Washington, Boston, AFP, Iran, Yemen, Davos, Zurich, deplane

☆ Will Passports Be Replaced by Biometrics?
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Christine Chung | More About Christine Chung | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In the year ahead, the use of biometrics — an individual’s unique physical identifiers, such as fingerprints and faces — will be expanded at airports in the United States and abroad, a shift to enhance security, replace physical identification such as passports and driver’s licenses, and reduce the amount of time required by travelers to pass through airports. Biometric technology will be seen everywhere from bag drops at the check-in counters to domestic security screening. This program is currently available at 30 airports nationwide, including Salt Lake City International Airport and Denver International Airport; the T.S.A. said it will expand to more than 400 airports in the coming years. The pilot program is now available at five airports, including La Guardia Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.

Persons: Greg Forbes, Delta’s Organizations: Transportation, Administration, Salt Lake, International Airport, Denver International Airport, Delta Air Lines, U.S . Customs, Border Protection, La Guardia Airport, Los Angeles International Airport Locations: United States, Salt

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft is grounded at Los Angeles International Airport in California on Jan. 8, 2024. The FAA grounded dozens of the jets following that Alaska Airlines incident, and Boeing on Monday issued instructions for inspecting the jets, which were approved by the FAA. Upon receiving the revised version of instructions from Boeing the FAA will conduct a thorough review," the FAA said in a statement Tuesday. "Every Boeing 737-9 Max with a plug door will remain grounded until the FAA finds each can safely return to operation," the agency said. "The safety of the flying public, not speed, will determine the timeline for returning the Boeing 737-9 Max to service."

Persons: Max Organizations: Alaska Airlines Boeing, Max, Los Angeles International, Aircraft, Boeing, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, National Transportation Safety Board, NTSB, CNBC PRO Locations: California, Alaska, Washington, Oregon

☆ Alaska Airlines grounds Boeing 737 Max 9 fleet after section blows out midair
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-06 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

An Alaska Airlines plane takes off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on December 4, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Alaska Airlines will temporarily ground its fleet of 65 Boeing 737 Max 9 planes after a section of the plane blew out midflight on Friday, forcing the crew to make an emergency landing. "Each aircraft will be returned to service only after completion of full maintenance and safety inspections," CEO Ben Minicucci said. Images and video of the new Boeing 737 Max 9 shared on social media showed a gaping hole on the side of the plane and passengers using oxygen masks. "While this type of occurrence is rare, our flight crew was trained and prepared to safely manage the situation," Alaska said.

Persons: Ben Minicucci, Pete Buttigieg Organizations: Alaska Airlines, Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles , California . Alaska Airlines, Boeing, Max, The National Transportation Safety, Federal Aviation Administration, Transportation, FAA Locations: Alaska, Los Angeles , California, Ontario , California, Portland , Oregon, Portland

☆ What Your Airport Does Better Than Any Other
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( Jacob Passy | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has a strong record for getting flights in and out on time, despite the region’s often-snowy weather. Photo: Shari L. Gross/Minneapolis Star Tribune/ZUMA PRESSFinding an airport that gets everything right is a fool’s errand. Orlando might have great food and shopping, but it is located in an area with lousy weather. Los Angeles International outperforms other airports on fast times through security, according to federal data, but the traffic on the way to the airport can be ghastly.

Persons: Shari L, Orlando Organizations: Paul International, Gross, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Los Angeles International Locations: Minneapolis, St

☆ The Airports Where Planes Run on Time and Fares Are Low
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( Jacob Passy | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Persons: Shari L, Orlando Organizations: Paul International, Gross, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Los Angeles International Locations: Minneapolis, St

☆ Airlines Brace for Busy Airports as Thanksgiving Holiday Ends
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-26 | by ( Ginger Adams Otis | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Los Angeles International Airport expects roughly 2.5 million passengers between Nov. 16 and Nov. 27. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty ImagesThe nation’s largest airports are hoping to cap off the Thanksgiving weekend without any major disruptions after several days of heavy but largely hassle-free holiday travel. Nearly 3 million people are expected to be on the move Sunday as the country returns to work and regular home routines, according to the Transportation Security Administration.

Persons: Mario Tama Organizations: Los Angeles International Airport, Transportation Security Administration

It ships the goods to FedEx returns centers, where they are sorted by merchant. Consolidating returns can lower transportation costs as much as 20%, said Amena Ali, CEO of returns services provider Optoro. Meanwhile, rival UPS is buying Happy Returns to beef up its e-commerce returns business that has grown 25% since 2020. Roughly 5,200 UPS Store locations will join Happy Returns' established drop-off points, making the service available at more than 12,000 U.S. locations, UPS said. FedEx accepts no label, no box returns at 10,000 U.S. locations including FedEx Office, FedEx Express Ship Centers, and Walgreens (WBA.O).

Persons: Bing Guan, Ryan Kelly, FedEx's, Kelly, Amena Ali, Lisa Baertlein, Will Dunham Organizations: FedEx, Los Angeles International Airport, REUTERS, United Parcel Service, Walmart, Reuters, Optoro, UPS, FedEx Office, FedEx Express Ship Centers, Walgreens, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, U.S, Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A$AP Rocky could learn Monday whether he will be ordered to trial on allegations that he fired a gun at a former friend and collaborator outside a Hollywood hotel. It appears to show Rocky brandishing a gun and possibly firing it, though his lawyers deny that he did so. Rocky was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport in the case in April, and charged in August. He was found guilty of assault at trial but was given a “conditional sentence” that meant no additional jail time. Now, Rocky is being represented in the Los Angeles case by Trump lawyer Joe Tacopina, who representing the ex-president in his New York criminal case and others.

Persons: AP Rocky, Rihanna, Rocky, Terell Ephron, Ephron, Donald Trump, Trump, Joe Tacopina, Tacopina, M.L, Villar Organizations: ANGELES, AP, Prosecutors, New York, Los Angeles International Airport Locations: Hollywood, Los Angeles, U.S, Sweden, New York, California

☆ I'm a supercommuter and it takes me 14 hours to get to and from work. I do it because I'm passionate about the job, but it's stressful when things go awry.
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Mercier books his commuting flight only a day in advance with his airline. People don't really think of that, but it's kind of like your office when you're up there for hours and hours. Courtesy of Malick MercierI knew that flight attendants say commuting is basically a second job, and it does require a lot of work. But it's super cool that it's a flexible job because I'm able to travel for work, and then I learn so much about the country. AdvertisementI think I'd keep commuting as long as I was this passionate about it — I think that's what it comes down to.

Persons: Malick Mercier, Mercier, —, it's, that's, It's, I've Organizations: Service, Los Angeles International Airport, LAX, New York, JFK Locations: Los Angeles, New York City, supercommuting, TikTok, New York, Salt Lake City, Utah, Aruba, New, Guatemala, JFK, LA, Long, Long Beach, Salt, Plenty

☆ Inside the Army Factory That Makes AR-15 Ammunition: 4 Takeaways
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( Ben Dooley | More About Ben Dooley | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

For most of that period, its commercial operations outstripped its military business. As those rifles have appeared in crimes, so has the plant’s ammunition. The vast majority of Lake City rounds sold by retailers have gone to law-abiding citizens, including hunters, farmers and target shooters. But some Lake City rounds have been seized from drug dealers, violent felons, antigovernment groups, rioters at the U.S. Capitol and smugglers for Mexican cartels. Lake City rounds have been tied to at least a dozen mass shootings involving AR-15-style guns.

Persons: —, Barack Obama, Marjory Stoneman Organizations: Army, Lake, U.S . Capitol, Los Angeles International Airport, Calif, Las, Baptist, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, FedEx, Robb Elementary School, Colorado Springs Locations: Lake City, Massachusetts, Lake, Aurora, Colo, San Bernardino, Sutherland Springs , Texas, Parkland, Fla, Pittsburgh, Midland, Odessa , Texas, Indianapolis, Denver, Buffalo, Uvalde , Texas, Colorado

Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has partnered with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) to launch last week a pilot Wildlife Confiscations Network in Southern California. Southern California is considered an epicenter for trafficked wildlife, much of it from Asian countries. Criminal networks and syndicates have built illegal wildlife trade into a multi-billion dollar a year criminal enterprise, Ashe said. [1/5]A critically endangered radiated tortoise, who was confiscated in 1998 and named Ninja, is shown eating at the Los Angeles zoo as the U.S. Back at the FWS Office of Law Enforcement, a room holds taxidermied trafficked animals and birds, horns and ivory.

Persons: Dan Ashe, AZA, Ashe, Moka, San Diego . Speed, Jake Owens, Owens, Braxton, Rene Galindo, Ray Hernandez, Mary Milliken, Jorge Garcia, Sandra Maler Organizations: Los Angeles Zoo, U.S . Fish, Wildlife Service, Association of Zoos, Aquariums, Wildlife Confiscations Network, El Paso , Texas ., Lions, Tigers, Bears, Wildlife Confiscations, LA Zoo, Los Angeles International Airport, LAX, CITES, FWS, Law, Thomson Locations: Bali, U.S, Southern California, Miami, El Paso , Texas, El Paso , Texas . Southern California, Bengal, Mexico, California, San Diego ., Los Angeles, Los, LAX

☆ American Airlines beats profit estimates, sees strong holiday bookings
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

An American Airlines Airbus A321-200 plane takes off from Los Angeles International airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California, U.S. March 28, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 19 (Reuters) - American Airlines (AAL.O) on Thursday beat estimates for third-quarter adjusted profit and said bookings for the upcoming holiday season have been stronger than last year, sending its shares up 1.6% in premarket trading. American Airlines reported an adjusted profit of 38 cents per share for the quarter ended Sept. 30, beating analysts' average estimates of 25 cents per share, according to LSEG data. It now expects an adjusted profit of $2.25 per share to $2.50 per share for the year, compared with its previous forecast of $3 to $3.75 per share. The company expects its fourth-quarter total revenue per available seat mile (TRASM), a proxy for pricing power, to be down about 5.5% to 7.5%, compared with the year-earlier period.

Persons: Mike Blake, Robert Isom, Shivansh, Anil D'Silva Organizations: American Airlines Airbus, Los Angeles International, REUTERS, American Airlines, CNBC, Jet, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, U.S, Fort Worth , Texas, Bengaluru

☆ These are the 10 best mega airports in the U.S.—LAX didn't make the cut
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

When it comes to airports, biggest doesn't always mean best. That sets them apart from large airports, which have 10 to 32.9 million passengers per year, as well as medium airports, which have 4.5 to 9.9 million passengers per year. The study is based on 27,147 completed surveys from U.S. and Canadian residents who traveled through at least one U.S. or Canadian airport (including connecting airports) during the past 30 days. The airports were also measured based on a 1,000-point scale of overall customer satisfaction. Despite being one of the busiest airports in the U.S., the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) didn't make the top 10, landing in the No.

Organizations: Los Angeles International Airport Locations: U.S

☆ Delta says Hollywood, auto strikes are denting business travel
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A Delta Airlines passenger jet approaches to land at LAX during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 7, 2021. Recent strikes by Hollywood talent and United Auto Workers union members are a "drag" on business travel demand, which is otherwise recovering, Delta Air Lines President Glen Hauenstein said Thursday. The strikes have had "a not insignificant change in the business travel to and from Los Angeles as well as now the UAW strike, which curtailed a significant amount of the business in Detroit," Hauenstein said on an earnings call Thursday. But Hollywood actors, represented by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, are still on strike. Delta's Hauenstein noted that demand from technology and financial services customers posted double-digit growth in the third quarter, contributing to an overall rebound for business travel.

Persons: Glen Hauenstein, Hauenstein, Delta's Hauenstein Organizations: Delta Airlines, LAX, Hollywood, United Auto Workers, Delta Air Lines, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, UAW, Detroit, Screen, American Federation of Television, Radio Artists, Alliance, Television Producers, Disney, Universal, Netflix, Comcast, CNBC Locations: Los Angeles , California, U.S, Los Angeles, Detroit, NBCUniversal

An American Airlines Airbus A321-200 plane takes off from Los Angeles International airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California, U.S. March 28, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 25 (Reuters) - American Airlines (AAL.O) on Monday appealed a U.S. court decision requiring it to end an alliance with JetBlue Airways (JBLU.O). U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled in May the airlines' "Northeast Alliance" that allowed the two carriers to coordinate flights and pool revenue violated antitrust law. JetBlue previously said it would not appeal as it seeks to protect a planned $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit Airlines (SAVE.N) that faces a separate legal challenge from the Justice Department. Reporting by David Shepardson Editing by Chris ReeseOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Mike Blake, Leo Sorokin, David Shepardson, Chris Reese Organizations: American Airlines Airbus, Los Angeles International, REUTERS, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, U.S, District, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, Justice Department, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, U.S

☆ A fight between fast-food chains and unions in California is over, for now – what to know
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Gavin Newsom's office, also creates a nine-person council that will decide on future wage hikes for the fast-food industry in California through 2029. The deal will mean a wage floor of $20 for California workers at fast-food chains with at least 60 locations nationwide, starting April 1. The council will include four representatives from the fast-food industry, four from the workers' side and one neutral party who will serve as chair. But the fast-food industry was attacking the bill before it even made its way to Newsom's desk. Fast-food workers employed by affected restaurants will see pay increases of as much as 25% hit their paychecks starting in April.

Persons: Mario Tama, Gavin Newsom's, Mark Kalinowski, Newsom, Joe Erlinger, Erlinger, Jan, What's, Joe Pawlak, Technomic, they'll, Joe Pawlak Technomic, Pawlak, Mary Kay Henry, it's, Sean Kennedy, Burger Organizations: Getty, Gov, Equity Research, Democrat, FAST, Yum Brands, Restaurant Brands, McDonald's, Citi Research, Service Employees International Union, SEIU, California State, CNBC, Walmart, Target, Food, National Restaurant Association, Delta Airlines, Los Angeles International Airport Locations: Boyle, Los Angeles , California, California, McDonald's U.S, Minnesota, New York, —

☆ American Airlines cuts adjusted profit forecast for third quarter
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

An American Airlines Airbus A321-200 plane takes off from Los Angeles International airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California, U.S. March 28, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsCompanies American Airlines Group Inc FollowSept 13 (Reuters) - American Airlines Group (AAL.O) on Wednesday cut its third-quarter adjusted profit forecast, to account for higher fuel costs and expenses related to its new collective bargaining agreement with the ALPA union. The carrier now expects an adjusted profit of between about 20 cents to 30 cents per share in the third quarter, down from its prior range of about 85 cents to 95 cents per share. Reporting by Nathan Gomes in Bengaluru; Editing by Arun KoyyurOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Mike Blake, Nathan Gomes, Arun Koyyur Organizations: American Airlines Airbus, Los Angeles International, REUTERS, Companies American Airlines Group, American Airlines Group, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, U.S, Bengaluru

☆ The world's busiest airport just got new private luxury terminal for commercial flights with its own TSA screening — just be prepared to pay over $1,000 to use it
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

PS has opened its second location at the world's busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The company offers private terminals with lounges and suites for wealthy travelers flying commercial. PS gives travelers flying commercial a taste of private jet-setting: an exclusive terminal. From 2017 until now, PS was only available at Los Angeles International Airport. But in September, the company launched its second location at the world's busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Organizations: Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Service, TSA, Los Angeles International Locations: Hartsfield, DFW, Wall, Silicon, Los Angeles

☆ Fact Check-LA airport evacuated because of a suspicious item, not Burning Man quarantine
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

“Private jet from Burning Man lands at LAX and get (sic) quarantined on runway and airport evacuated,” read a post sharing video of the evacuation on messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter (here). The X post included hashtags #Ebola and #outbreak that refer to a separate, unfounded narrative that there was a virus outbreak at Burning Man (here). Screenshots of the X post were also shared on Facebook (here) and (here). Burning Man festival organizers did not immediately respond to a request for comment. LAX was not evacuated because of a quarantine or reasons related to the Burning Man festival.

Persons: revelers, ”, Dae Levine, Scott Pauley, Read Organizations: Los Angeles International Airport, Man, Reuters, Posts, LAX, Facebook, U.S . Centers for Disease Control, Prevention, Los, Los Angeles World Airports, CDC, U.S . Bureau of Land Management Locations: Nevada, LA, Los Angeles, Black Rock

☆ American Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize strike - union
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

An American Airlines Airbus A321 plane takes off from Los Angeles International airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California, U.S. March 28, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Blake Acquire Licensing RightsAug 30 (Reuters) - American Airlines' (AAL.O) flight attendants voted to authorize a strike if the company refuses to agree to "reasonable" contract terms, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) said on Wednesday. An overwhelming 99.47% of the flight attendants represented by the labor union voted to authorize a strike, according to APFA that covers more than 26,000 flight attendants at the carrier. "Flight attendants are fired up and ready for a contract. They (the company) ignore this strike vote at their peril," Julie Hedrick, national president of APFA, said in a statement.

Persons: Mike Blake, Julie Hedrick, APFA, Priyamvada, Maju Samuel Organizations: American Airlines Airbus, Los Angeles International, REUTERS, American Airlines, Association of Professional, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, U.S, Bengaluru

☆ Worker death prompts US FAA to issue aviation ground safety alert
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-25 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

An American Airlines worker is seen at the Los Angeles international airport in Los Angeles, California, U.S., October 31, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) - The death of an airline employee in December and another serious injury prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue a safety alert on Friday to airlines in an effort to prevent more incidents. The safety alert reiterates that "it is important for workers to remain clear of operating engines until they are shut down," the FAA said. The alert comes as questions arise about U.S. aviation safety after a series of troubling near-miss incidents. The flight was operated by Envoy Air, a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Airlines and the worker was employed by Piedmont Airlines, another American subsidiary.

Persons: Carlos Barria, David Shepardson, Deepa Babington, Marguerita Choy Organizations: American Airlines, Los Angeles, REUTERS, Rights, Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, Montgomery Regional Airport, Envoy Air, Piedmont Airlines, Occupational Safety, Health Administration, Airlines, Safety, Health, Commission, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, U.S, Alabama

☆ Worker death prompts US authorities to issue aviation ground safety alert
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-25 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Persons: Carlos Barria, David Shepardson, Deepa Babington Organizations: American Airlines, Los Angeles, REUTERS, Rights, Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, Montgomery Regional Airport, Envoy Air, Piedmont Airlines, Occupational Safety, Health Administration, Airlines, Safety, Health, Thomson Locations: Los Angeles , California, U.S, Alabama

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