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ALPA tells US Senate committee “Good Enough is No Longer Good Enough,” citing fatal accidents from January 2025 and March 2026

In testimony to a US Senate committee, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) warned that existing aviation safety standards and oversight are no longer sufficient. ALPA cited fatal accidents occurring in January 2025 and March 2026, urging lawmakers to take action.

2026-06-24T08:55:29.501649-07:00

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Union challenges Air Canada Rouge fleet cap amid push for scope changes

2026-06-22T13:12:08.939633-07:00

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United agrees to expand non-rev access to widebody crew rest bunks for flight attendants

2026-06-19T08:09:55.073023-07:00

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European Cockpit Association to urge EU regulators to close pilot/cabin labor-law loophole via outsourcing agencies

2026-06-11T21:27:41.637478-07:00

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ALPA tells US Senate committee “Good Enough is No Longer Good Enough,” citing fatal accidents from January 2025 and March 2026 In testimony to a US Senate committee, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) warned that existing aviation safety standards and oversight are no longer sufficient. ALPA cited fatal accidents occurring in January 2025 and March 2026, urging lawmakers to take action.

2026-06-24T08:55:29.501649-07:00

ALPA tells US Senate committee “Good Enough is No Longer Good Enough,” citing fatal accidents from January 2025 and March 2026

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Union challenges Air Canada Rouge fleet cap amid push for scope changes A union is challenging Air Canada Rouge’s fleet cap and putting pressure on related scope terms, signaling rising labor-compliance friction around the leisure unit’s planned aircraft growth. The dispute directly targets how Rouge’s fleet limits are defined and enforced, with implications for Air Canada’s broader cabin-and-network strategy.

2026-06-22T13:12:08.939633-07:00

Union challenges Air Canada Rouge fleet cap amid push for scope changes

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Flair Airlines pilots (ALPA) reach tentative deal after 10 months of negotiations Flair Airlines pilots represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) have reached a tentative agreement with management following ten months of dedicated negotiations. The update signals progress toward a new pilot contract, setting the stage for any subsequent steps required for ratification and implementation.

2026-06-22T01:27:27.929060-07:00

Flair Airlines pilots (ALPA) reach tentative deal after 10 months of negotiations

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United agrees to expand non-rev access to widebody crew rest bunks for flight attendants United Airlines’ flight-attendant union has reached an agreement that could allow “non-rev” crew members to use widebody aircraft’s secret crew rest bunks on long-haul flights. The change hinges on implementing access rules with the Chicago-based carrier.

2026-06-19T08:09:55.073023-07:00

United agrees to expand non-rev access to widebody crew rest bunks for flight attendants

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European Cockpit Association to urge EU regulators to close pilot/cabin labor-law loophole via outsourcing agencies The European Cockpit Association says airlines are using outsourcing agencies to hire pilots and cabin crew as non-direct employees, allowing carriers to avoid certain European labor-law obligations. The group plans a public call on regulators Friday to close the loophole.

2026-06-11T21:27:41.637478-07:00

European Cockpit Association to urge EU regulators to close pilot/cabin labor-law loophole via outsourcing agencies

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Southwest reverses flight-attendant-only jumpseat rule, reopening cockpit access to mechanics and other non-rev employees after Southwest is undoing its flight-attendant-only jumpseat policy, restoring cockpit jumpseat access to mechanics and other non-rev employees. The change comes with mandatory annual training before arbitration, following disputes over which union controls access to a scarce staff benefit on fully booked flights.

2026-06-10T03:56:14.295235-07:00

Southwest reverses flight-attendant-only jumpseat rule, reopening cockpit access to mechanics and other non-rev employees after

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United flight diverts to Washington Dulles after passenger allegedly tries to open cabin door at 30,000–36,000 feet A United Airlines Newark-to-Guatemala City flight was forced to divert to Washington Dulles after a passenger allegedly attempted to open a cabin door while the aircraft was cruising over the US East Coast. The incident was followed by an onboard assault on another traveler, per air traffic control audio.

2026-05-21T22:06:11.248730-07:00

United flight diverts to Washington Dulles after passenger allegedly tries to open cabin door at 30,000–36,000 feet

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Korean Air pilot seniority dispute emerges after Asiana merger integration Korean Air is facing a pilot seniority dispute following its Asiana merger, according to ch-aviation coverage. The issue highlights how merger integration plans can trigger crew-ranking and related operational frictions even after definitive merger steps are completed.

2026-05-13T18:50:45.787104-07:00

Korean Air pilot seniority dispute emerges after Asiana merger integration

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ALPA tells US Senate committee “Good Enough is No Longer Good Enough,” citing fatal accidents from January 2025 and March 2026

Union challenges Air Canada Rouge fleet cap amid push for scope changes

United agrees to expand non-rev access to widebody crew rest bunks for flight attendants

European Cockpit Association to urge EU regulators to close pilot/cabin labor-law loophole via outsourcing agencies

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