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House Democrat urges US airlines to restore Israel flights
Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres (N.Y.) on Wednesday criticized three major U.S. airlines for the continued suspension of flights to...
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Sep 3, 20242 min read
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Flight Attendant: I Never Considered Myself Anti-Union. But Wrong Is Wrong.
I’ve never considered myself anti-union. In fact, if you had asked me a couple of years ago to describe my attitude toward unions, I...
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Aug 30, 20243 min read
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Flight Attendants Union Authorizes United Strike
United Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), voted overwhelmingly to authorize a...
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Aug 30, 20242 min read
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Where are low-cost airlines cutting back now? New planes
Airlines that spent years clamoring for new jets are changing their tune. Cash-strapped, low-cost and deep discounter airlines are...
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Aug 30, 20244 min read
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US weekly rail traffic climbs again
U.S. rail traffic saw another surge in the week ending Aug. 24, according to statistics from the Association of American Railroads. U.S....
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Aug 29, 20241 min read
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JD Vance holds Erie rally highlighting the American economy, trucking industry
ERIE, PA ( WJET/WFXP ) – JD Vance visited Erie on Wednesday as supporters gathered to hear from the Ohio senator at the Team Hardinger...
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Aug 29, 20241 min read
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American Airlines passenger stunned to find same ticket priced for 200% more online: 'This should be illegal!'
A drummer was stunned after he discovered his band members' American Airlines tickets were selling for 200 percent more than his own. ...
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Aug 29, 20242 min read
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West Coast awarded $150M for electric truck corridor in US
The US Department of Transportation has announced it will fund an electric truck freight corridor on the West Coast of the United States...
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Aug 28, 20242 min read
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Canada rail freight traffic comes to a standstill over labour dispute
Canada’s two major freight railroads have completely halted operations due to a contract dispute with their workers in a standoff that...
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Aug 28, 20242 min read
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Two dead after explosion at Delta Air Lines maintenance depot
Two people have been killed and another seriously injured after an explosion at a Delta Air Lines maintenance depot at Atlanta's airport...
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Aug 28, 20242 min read
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Air Canada Pilots Vote to Give Strike Mandate to Their Union
Air Canada pilots voted to give their union a strike mandate as negotiations over a new labor agreement have been stalled for more than a...
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Aug 23, 20241 min read
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Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Reject New Deal
On Wednesday August 14, Alaska Airlines’ flight attendants rejected the tentative agreement (TA) with the airline, forcing their union...
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Aug 22, 20244 min read
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Alaska-Hawaiian Airline Deal Clears DOJ’s Anti-Trust Regulators
The $1.9 billion deal must still pass muster with the Department of Transportation. If approved, it will be the largest consolidation of...
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Aug 21, 20242 min read
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Air Canada pilots prepare for strike amid ongoing labour dispute
Some of my American counterparts are making twice as much,' says pilot union leader After several months of disruptions for air...
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Aug 20, 20242 min read
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DC Logistics deal with GLS will revive Mountain Valley Express
The acquisition, expected to close next month, is part of DC Logistics’ ambition to grow into one of the nation’s 20 largest LTL...
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Aug 19, 20241 min read
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'MH370 disappearance shows how ruthless democracy's enemies are' | Interview with aviation journalist Jeff Wise
Jeff Wise is a journalist specializing in aviation, technology, and psychology who has written for Businessweek, Psychology Today, and...
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Aug 16, 20244 min read
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Alaska Airlines flight attendants reject contract offer backed by union leaders
Alaska Airlines’ flight attendants on Wednesday rejected their union’s tentative contract with the SeaTac-based airline, forcing union...
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Aug 15, 20243 min read
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SkyWest Airlines facing federal lawsuit over alleged ‘fake company union’
Largest regional airline in North America also sued by flight attendant union for alleged retaliatory firings SkyWest Airlines, the...
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Aug 14, 20245 min read
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Top 10 safest airlines to fly on in 2024
The U.S. airline industry is facing questions about safety after a string of concerning events this year. The most notorious occurred on...
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Aug 13, 20245 min read
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US sends submarine to Middle East as tensions grow
The US has sent a guided missile submarine to the Middle East, as tensions grow in the region. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin also said...
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Aug 12, 20243 min read
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