The union representing US Airways and former America West flight attendants have voted to authorize a strike if a deal is not struck. Continue reading »
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American unions would support merger with US Airways
All three unions representing American Airlines (The Allied Pilots Association, the Transport Workers Union and Association of Professional Flight Attendants) have agreed to back a deal for a merger with US Airways should the two companies come to an agreement. ALSO ONLINE: Should Texas senator get involved in American bankruptcy? RELATED: Delta considering bid for … Continue reading »
US Airways connects Cincinnati and Des Moines to D.C.
US Airways announced on Monday that it will begin flying to Cincinnati and Des Moines from its hub at Reagan National Airport in Washington D.C. Continue reading »
Delta considering bid for US Airways; both weighing bid for American Airlines
By Michael Garko, In Airline News The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that Delta Air Lines is considering a bid for US Airways. It is apparently only one of the options that the Atlanta-based carrier is considering as U.S. carriers continue to look at consolidation options. Bloomberg News reported on Saturday that Delta has … Continue reading »
US Airways posts second quarter profit
By Michael Garko, In Airline News US Airways reported today that it recorded a $106 million in the second quarter of 2011 excluding special items. The profit equates to $.56 per diluted share.
US Airways passenger arrested for baggy pants
By Michael Garko, In Airline News University of New Mexico football player Deson Marman was arrested Wednesday for refusing to pull up his baggy pants at the San Fransisco International Airport.
DOT fines Continental, US Airways for violating price advertising rules
US Dept. of Transportation Thursday said it assessed civil penalties against Continental Airlines and US Airways for violating its rules prohibiting deceptive price advertising in air travel. CO was assessed a civil penalty of $120,000 for not including fuel surcharges on its website and US was fined $45,000 for not providing an explanation of fees … Continue reading »
US Airways launches Quebec City service
By Michael Garko, In Airline News US Airways said “Bonjour” to its eighth Canadian destination today with the launching of daily service to Quebec City from the airline’s Philadelphia hub.
US Airways Pilots File Suit Against the Airline Alleging Violation of Legal Obligation to Bargain in Good Faith
The pilots of US Airways, represented by the US Airline Pilots Association (USAPA), have filed a complaint against defendant US Airways in the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York alleging that US Airways has violated its duty to maintain the status quo during contract negotiations as required by the Railway Labor Act (RLA).
Delta, US Airways Announce New Agreement to Transfer Flying Rights in New York and Washington, D.C.
Delta Air Lines and US Airways have announced they have filed another attempt for slot swaps at New York-LaGuardia and Washington-Reagan airports. The two airlines attempted to do a similar exchange in 2009, but the Department of Transportation changed the terms before approving of the agreement, and was never completed by the carriers.
ROUTE UPDATE: US Airways starts two European routes this weekend
By Michael Garko, In Airline News US Airways continues its international growth at its Charlotte hub the the launching of daily flights to Madrid, Spain and Dublin, Ireland this weekend. US Airways already serves both routes from its hub in Philadelphia.
US Airways reports $114 million loss
Crossing newswires now, the Associate Press writes: US Airways says its first-quarter loss more than doubled to $114 million as fuel prices rose sharply.
