this is not an uncommon occurrence..airlines close bases or move people around all the time, and particularly after a merger..by the way, flight crews, both cockpit and flight attendant,often commute between where they live and the city in which they are based,by choice,not by being forced to do so..i have known many.many from both groups who were commuters, as they can always ride the jump seat if need be,and other travel is an employee benefit at no charge if they go in coach..by" needing to move", it only means they will have to fly out of another city to start and end their trip,not be forced to relocate..it just requires planning on commute time when bidding for a schedule..also, flight crews do not work a 9-5 daily schedule,but generally 2 or 3 day trips with time in between..

(Written on 15/02/2019)(Permalink)

unless policies and procedures have changed with regard to a passengers status,as you must have some verification of a flight to go through a security checkpoint,i find this story hard to believe..a person is not "kicked off" an oversold flight unless they volunteer to do so and already have an assigned seat..agents are told to tell the person at the counter they are running late and the flight is in final boarding,so they may not have a seat..they are not told to "mislead" passengers..maybe only only air Canada does that.there are codes on a boarding pass such as the ssss for exta screening,or the stby for a non confirmed person/employee..this article is misleading...

(Written on 14/02/2019)(Permalink)

jmt123..it has been my experience that the captain who last flew an aircraft,makes notations into a logbook with reference to maintenance needing to be done,,the maintenance can be written off as deferred to later if it is not urgent,or by faa regulations, needs immediate attention..for urgent matters, a captain will call ahead to advise the station to have maintenance meet the aircraft..there is a lot involved in the process and the logbooks are checked by the captain and maintenance at each stop..the flight crew also goes around and checks the exterior of the aircraft for anything that might seem wrong..there is also a difference between intermediary maintenance and the kind where an aircraft is what we use to call an "overnighter"...as I said,there is a lot involved and in places where contract maintenance is used,it is also practice with larger carriers to fly in the airlines own people and or parts from the main base or hub...if the unions for maintenance and flight attendants hav

(Written on 10/02/2019)(Permalink)

if you search ,you can find and read the exact letters sent to both parker at American airlines and Kelly at southwest airlines by the unions..the issues listed for each carrier are a little different..both have to do with serious safety concerns in overlooking maintenance,but the one with southwest also mentions the outsourcing of maintenance work outside the united states,definitely a union issue..generally when union contracts are at a negotiating time,benefits,work schedules,seniority and pay are the main terms of negotiation..they do not deal with doing shoddy work,but depend upon the workers to follow faa rules and regulations and to voice any safety concerns...mr Kelly and mr parker are aware of faa inspections and the fines they can incur if things are not done properly,and the unions,both those representing maintenance and those representing the flight attendants,do hold sway with management,as they should...

(Written on 08/02/2019)(Permalink)

I wish united airlines the best with this new service,new configurations and new aircraft..this is only on select routes however..everyone wants bigger seats and more amenities,so this is a start!

(Written on 07/02/2019)(Permalink)

I have only been there once several years ag0 (I m sure it has changed or added exhibits since that time),but it was impressive..i would like to go back at some time...

(Written on 06/02/2019)(Permalink)

it has been noted,complained about and legislation pushed to get airlines to put in larger seats,as the seat size has been shrinking these past few years..unfortunately,its not a quick process,and also unfortunately,when flights are booked full,a person may get whatever seat is available, and that is often a middle seat..

(Written on 31/01/2019)(Permalink)

SASO782...yes,i am aware they will receive back pay..i do sir or madam, keep up with the news in written form and on television as well as the internet,and im sure I fact check,google and verify things I see or read more than you..rude remarks are not called for ...have a good day ...

(Written on 31/01/2019)(Permalink)

unusual circumstances at best..at least the person was offered pay for his/her services..the air trafic controllers worked for free..!

(Written on 30/01/2019)(Permalink)

thank you awaalum..there is no need for people to insult or post derogatory remarks,even though some think it is appropriate..

(Written on 25/01/2019)(Permalink)