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Thousands of BA flights canceled as crew on strike

AP News 3 hours ago

British Airways crew launches 3-day strike, forcing airline to cancel thousands of flights Retiree Richard Moore arrived at Heathrow with a suitcase of summer clothes for a Miami cruise only to be sent to Denver. Susan Danby wondered if plans for a ...

Britain British Airways

AP News 17 hours ago

A British Airways plane is seen from Terminal 4 moving along the tarmac at Heathrow Airport in London, early Saturday, March 20, 2010. A three-day strike by British Airways cabin crew affecting thousands of travelers began Saturday after last-ditch talks between the ...

Strike begins as talks between BA, union collapse

AP News 18 hours ago

Talks between British Airways, union collapse; strike affecting thousands of travelers begins A three-day strike by British Airways cabin crew affecting thousands of travelers began Saturday after last-ditch talks between the airline's management and union leaders collapsed. The walkout has forced BA ...

Strike looms as talks between BA, union collapse

AP Features yesterday

Talks between British Airways and union break down, strike to begin at midnight Friday A three-day strike by British Airways cabin crew affecting thousands of travelers is going ahead Saturday after last-ditch talks between the airline's management and union leaders collapsed. The ...

FAA faulted on Southwest Airlines

Reuters US Online Report Business News yesterday

(Reuters) - A government watchdog faulted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for allowing Southwest Airlines Co to fly jets that had not undergone mandatory maintenance work, violating stipulated safety rules, the Wall Street Journal said. The Office of Special Counsel said on ...

US plans 300,000-dollar fine against American Airlines

AFP American Edition 2 days ago

US aviation authorities on Thursday sought a 300,000-dollar fine against American Airlines, alleging a maintenance violation that affected five commercial flights. The Federal Aviation Administration said it was proposing the civil penalty after American Airlines mechanics allegedly deferred maintenance on a McDonnell ...

FAA: Ariz pilot who crashed had 2 other accidents

AP News 2 days ago

FAA: Pilot who crashed experimental plane south of Phoenix had 2 previous accidents A pilot who crashed an experimental airplane in the Arizona desert this week had two previous accidents and did not have the required medical certificate to fly a plane, ...

FAA proposes new $300,000 penalty against American

AP Features 2 days ago

FAA proposes new $300,000 penalty against American Airlines over maintenance Federal regulators have hit American Airlines with $300,000 in new penalties over maintenance issues. The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday American's mechanics put off maintenance last year on a part designed to ...

FAA proposes $300,000 fine against American Air

Reuters US Online Report Business News 2 days ago

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Aviation regulators on Thursday proposed their second fine in a week against American Airlines, a unit of AMR Corp <AMR.N>, for alleged maintenance violations. The latest civil penalty sought by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) totaled $300,000. The agency ...

China orders safety checks on Boeing 737s

AFP Asian Edition 2 days ago

China has ordered its airlines to make safety checks on more than 400 aircraft made by US giant Boeing due to concerns over possible problems with tail flaps, state media reported on Thursday. The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) issued an ...

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