OPINION

The US airline industry is still recovering from the longest government shutdown in history. Airlines are estimated to have lost around $200 million in operating income, while over five million travellers were affected by flight reduction orders across the country. The shutdown significantly disrupted the livelihoods of different federal workers—most notably 13,000 air traffic controllers who continued to work without pay. US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy admitted that

Amidst the government shutdown, between October 29 and 31, the Negotiating Committee for the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) met with United Airlines management to commence bargaining for a revised Tentative Agreement (TA).   Although the union described the conversations as “productive,” the statement indicates only that several issues were identified for further discussion at the next round of talks that are scheduled for December 9 to 12. The union also acknowle

During times of crisis, the best of humanity often emerges. As the government shutdown drags into its 40th day—already the longest in U.S. history—values of decency and compassion are being demonstrated by pilots nationwide. Air traffic controllers have been among the workers hit hardest by the federal shutdown, with ATCs set to miss their second government paycheck on Tuesday. However, pilots at both local airports and major national hubs have stepped up to support their avi

Secretary Duffy gave a press conference on Tuesday where he updated reporters on the effects of the shutdown Transport Secretary Sean Duffy delivered his most urgent warning yet about the operational crisis facing aviation. If the government shutdown extends into next week, the Department of Transport will be forced to close critical sectors of U.S. airspace—a move that could critically disrupt life and earnings for US pilots. Speaking directly to Democrats on Tuesday about n

Have you ever wondered what your colleagues are really earning? Thanks to an ongoing pilot shortage that's flipped the bargaining table, US airline pilots have locked in some seriously impressive contracts in recent years. The bottom line? It's never been more lucrative to pursue those captain's wings. But which airline should you choose? Let's break down the numbers. Pilot salaries vary wildly depending on where you are in your career and who you're flying for. First-year pi

As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, a familiar crisis is unfolding across America's skies. Air traffic controllers - who keep millions of passengers safe every day - are once again working without paychecks, and the cracks in the system are showing. On Monday evening, pilots preparing to depart from Hollywood Burbank Airport in California  heard silence from their control tower. Unstaffed due to controller absences, it had simply closed. For several hour

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Whenever I tell someone I work as cabin crew, I’m instantly bombarded by questions. “Oh, have you met any famous people?” “Is there a...

Whenever I tell someone I work as cabin crew, I’m instantly bombarded by questions. “Oh, have you met any famous people?” “Is there a...

Whenever I tell someone I work as cabin crew, I’m instantly bombarded by questions “Oh, have you met any famous people?” “Is there a...

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