Well with the rumors out there that UAL has put out an RFP for 50/70 and turboprop flying (fit's MESA's operation??) and the cancelllation of pilot vacations through to the end of June, maybe things aren't too rosey in the JO club!
World Airways Leases Two Boeing 747-400 Freighter Aircraft
Thursday December 20, 10:27 am ET
PEACHTREE CITY, GA--(MARKET WIRE)--Dec 20, 2007 -- World Airways, a subsidiary of Global Aero Logistics Inc., has signed agreements with subsidiaries of Aircastle Limited (NYSE:AYR - News) for...
Well just heard today that the arbitrator ruled IN FAVOR of the pilots and said the concessonary contract was unjust and shouldn't have been used by the fact AWAC didn't get the UAL fying.
The company have 14 days to make good to the pilots.
So why would Skywest be doing a lot of advertising for F/A's in the MSP area the past few days if they didn't feel / know they had the NWA RFP??
Discuss.
I walked into the interview with a great deal of confidence and enthusiasm.
Flying airplanes was my one true passion in this life. This was my big chance to merge my occupation with my love. I would become an airline pilot.
"So you want to be an airline pilot?" the interviewer inquired...
Especially for those thinking of going to GoJet here is some food for thought. Don't expect an easy ride better yet don't expect to have a job summers end!
http://mmslb.eonstreams.com/alpa/TSA/TSA_5-13-05_high.wmv
United's service push lands praise, flights
[published on Tue, Apr 5, 2005]
The ASSOCIATED PRESS
ELK GROVE TOWNSHIP – United Airlines might be mired in bankruptcy, but the top Chicago carrier apparently is pushing service to new heights.
The world's No. 2 airline, owned by UAL Corp., has...
US Airways deal with commuter carrier could be grounded
Air Wisconsin faces creditors' demands
Thursday, March 31, 2005
By Dan Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
In a move that could impact Air Wisconsin Airlines' partnership with US Airways, creditors of bankrupt United Airlines want the...
American Airlines opposes ATA carrier sale
WASHINGTON (AP) — AMR, the parent of American Airlines, is objecting to the sale of ATA Airline's Chicago Express regional carrier assets because the new owner may not protect its interests in aircraft leases.
On Monday ATA Holdings entertained bids...
United pins hopes to fare hike after a rocky February
March 25, 2005
High fuel costs and a fierce fare war continue to add to red ink at United Airlines, but the company's chief executive said Thursday the carrier could get a boost from a recent fare increase.
United lost $291 million in...
American Airlines Named a 'Top 100 Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Trans-sexual Employer'
03.03.05
American Airlines, the world's largest airline, has been named as one of the top 100 employers of Lesbians and Gays in the United Kingdom by Stonewall, a leading UK-based LGBT rights organization...
ATA Airlines to Sell Chicago Express Unit
Monday February 7, 8:30 am ET ATA Airlines Inc. to Sell Chicago Express Business, Including Certificates
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- ATA Airlines Inc., operating under bankruptcy protection, on Monday said it will sell its Chicago Express unit as part of...
Seems that he failed the breathalyzer
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (AP) -- An armed AirTran Airways pilot was charged with operating an aircraft under the influence after a federal screener at McCarran International Airport smelled alcohol, authorities said Thursday.
Las Vegas police arrested Oliver...
From the Boyd Group....
Hot Flash - December 13, 2004
Airline Failures In 2005:
Not Necessarily, But...
Here's a fact: The only reason that the airline industry as a whole is in financial chaos is because of fuel.
Here's another fact: Had oil prices not spiked in 2004, most legacy...
Nov. 27--Troubled United Airlines faces another headache as it tries to emerge from bankruptcy: Creditors trying to repossess some of its planes.
A U.S. bankruptcy judge on Friday blocked efforts to seize up to 14 United jets by a group of financiers that controls about 175 aircraft, or...
Associated Press
Flight Attendants' Union Approves Strike
Tuesday November 16, 5:52 pm ET
By Allison Schlesinger, Associated Press Writer
Board of Flight Attendants' Union Authorizes National Strike; President Blasts Airline Industry
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The board of the country's largest...
They kind of have a point here. Airlines overseas aren't bleeding to death like here in the US so where are we going wrong?
HONG KONG (AFX) - British Airways PLC (LSE: BAY.L - news - msgs) considers the US bankruptcy process to be the equivalent of state aid for US airlines, with the weaker...
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