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American Airlines Flight Attendants Secure New $4.2 Billion Contract with 20% Raises

Following five years of negotiations, American Airlines flight attendants have ratified a new contract with immediate wage increases of up to 20.5% and a total deal value of $4.2 billion. The agreement includes boarding pay, retroactive compensation, and addresses inflation impacts on wages.

2024-09-12T11:03:30.989101-07:00

FlightGlobal

ZeroAvia Secures $150 Million in Series C Round with SNIB Investment

2024-09-12T04:07:26.080304-07:00

Skift

DOT Probes Big Four Airlines' Frequent Flyer Program Transparency

2024-09-05T11:01:11.879093-07:00

Reuters

Shortsellers Target Airlines Amidst Earnings Declines: Hazeltree Report

2024-09-11T08:55:41.145322-07:00

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American Airlines Flight Attendants Secure New $4.2 Billion Contract with 20% Raises Following five years of negotiations, American Airlines flight attendants have ratified a new contract with immediate wage increases of up to 20.5% and a total deal value of $4.2 billion. The agreement includes boarding pay, retroactive compensation, and addresses inflation impacts on wages.

2024-09-12T11:03:30.989101-07:00

American Airlines Flight Attendants Secure New $4.2 Billion Contract with 20% Raises

FlightGlobal

ZeroAvia Secures $150 Million in Series C Round with SNIB Investment ZeroAvia has intensified its development of hydrogen-electric technology by completing a $150 million Series C funding round, inclusive of a £20 million investment from the Scottish National Investment Bank. This funding propels the certification process for its powertrains and supports plans to establish a manufacturing facility in Scotland.

2024-09-12T04:07:26.080304-07:00

ZeroAvia Secures $150 Million in Series C Round with SNIB Investment

Reuters

Shortsellers Target Airlines Amidst Earnings Declines: Hazeltree Report August saw a surge in shortseller activity against airlines, driven by growing pessimism over earnings and rising prices. American Airlines, JetBlue, Wizz Air, and British Airways owner IAG were among the most targeted. Data was gathered from stock borrowing activities by 700 asset management funds.

2024-09-11T08:55:41.145322-07:00

Shortsellers Target Airlines Amidst Earnings Declines: Hazeltree Report

Breitflyte

American Airlines Unveils SU2C Amenity Kits for Premium Cabins American Airlines is launching limited-edition Stand Up To Cancer amenity kits in its premium cabins for Flagship long-haul international and transcontinental routes. These sustainable kits will be available throughout the fall travel season, promoting awareness and support for cancer research.

2024-09-10T07:47:53.264979-07:00

American Airlines Unveils SU2C Amenity Kits for Premium Cabins

Bloomberg Law

Court Verdict on JetBlue-American Deal Highlights Scrutiny of Airline Agreements The recent judicial decision against a JetBlue-American Airlines partnership underscores increasing legal scrutiny on airline agreements. This ruling reflects courts' growing concerns over potential anti-competitive practices and their impact on airfare pricing, extending beyond the realm of traditional mergers.

2024-09-10T02:12:07.644366-07:00

Court Verdict on JetBlue-American Deal Highlights Scrutiny of Airline Agreements

Breitflyte

American Airlines Adds 500 Aviation Maintenance Jobs Across Three Locations American Airlines has announced the creation of 500 new aviation maintenance jobs as well as additional heavy maintenance lines at its bases in Charlotte, Pittsburgh, and Tulsa. This expansion is in response to the anticipated growth in fleet size, supporting future operational demands.

2024-09-09T08:43:37.845879-07:00

American Airlines Adds 500 Aviation Maintenance Jobs Across Three Locations

Reuters

Ex-American Airlines Mechanic Sentenced to 9 Years for Cocaine Smuggling A former mechanic for American Airlines has received a nine-year prison sentence for attempting to smuggle cocaine hidden beneath the cockpit of a flight originating from Jamaica. The incident raises significant concerns over aviation security measures and integrity within the airline industry.

2024-09-06T13:55:53.981665-07:00

Ex-American Airlines Mechanic Sentenced to 9 Years for Cocaine Smuggling

Skift

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DOT Probes Big Four Airlines' Frequent Flyer Program Transparency The U.S. Department of Transportation has initiated a formal investigation into the frequent flyer programs of American, Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines. The probe aims to determine if these programs are fair to consumers amidst concerns about point devaluation and lack of transparency.

2024-09-05T11:01:11.879093-07:00

DOT Probes Big Four Airlines' Frequent Flyer Program Transparency

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