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Association of Flight Attendants

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Type: Organization

Name: Association of Flight Attendants

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 2 reports

Federal Aviation Administration

Why power down our phones on planes? The questions fly

When Kenneth Kirchoff notices that an airline passenger has failed to power off his gadget as instructed, he'll politely point out the oversight. He might use a nonconfrontational line such as this: "Excuse me did you realize that you didn't turn off ... [Published Daily Freeman - May 22 2013]

Entities: Association of Flight Attendants, Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing Company, Alec Baldwin, Interference

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

John Pistole

TSA might soon allow knives on planes despite outcry

Facing stiff opposition from within the airline industry and scrutiny from Congress, last month, the Transportation Security Administration tabled its proposed policy to allow knives back onto aircraft. But the delay was only temporary, and agency Administrator ... [Published San Francisco Examiner - May 22 2013]

Entities: TSA US Transportation Security Administration, John Pistole, Doug Ritter, Association of Flight Attendants, Aviation Security

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Edward Markey

Advocate for 9-11 first responders defends Ed Markey's record

As Republican Gabriel Gomez called Markeys votes against resolutions honoring 9-11 victims "unconscionable," John Feal, founder and president of the FealGood Foundation, which advocates for 9-11 first responders, said Markey has been a strong ally. Watch ... [Published MassLive - May 21 2013]

Entities: Edward Markey, first responders, Advocate, Association of Flight Attendants

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines flight attendants rally for better wages

10 mins agoShare UpdateSEATTLE — Alaska Airlines flight attendants are holding a rally for better wages and pressing management for a new and fair contract, according to the Association of Flight Attendants.The union said flight attendants will gather ... [Published Q13 Fox - May 21 2013]

Entities: Alaska Airlines, Association of Flight Attendants, Alaska Air Group Inc

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Amid criticism over national security record, Ed Markey's Senate campaign announces endorsement from Association of Flight Attendants

The Association of Flight Attendants has formally announced its support of Markey, citing the same voting record which Republicans are using to take jabs at the longtime congressman . Watch videoAs Republican Gabriel Gomez's U.S. Senate campaign takes ... [Published MassLive - May 21 2013]

Entities: Edward Markey, Association of Flight Attendants, National Security, Stephen Lynch, Ed Markey

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 3 reports

Association of Flight Attendants

Flight Attendants Union Endorses Markey for Senate

The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), the flight attendants’ union, announced endorsement of Congressman Ed Markey (D-Mass.) for the U.S. Senate, specifically noting his proven record on strengthening aviation security. “The Association of Flight ... [Published Travel Pulse - May 21 2013]

Entities: Ed Markey, Association of Flight Attendants, Air Cargo, US Senate, National Security

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

TSA US Transportation Security Administration

Flight attendants concerned over small knives on planes

Flight attendants from the Association for Flight Attendants said on Thursday at Charlotte Douglas Airport that they're worried the Transportation Security Administration may allow people to take some small knives on planes as early as Memorial Day w ... [Published WSOC-TV - May 16 2013]

Entities: TSA US Transportation Security Administration, Association of Flight Attendants, Jon Allen, Richard Hudson, Aviation Security

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Gadgets on planes: The electrified debate goes on

When Kenneth Kirchoff notices that an airline passenger has failed to power off his gadget as instructed, hell politely point out the oversight. He might use a nonconfrontational line such as this: Excuse me did you realize that you didnt turn off your ... [Published Washington Post - May 16 2013]

Entities: Association of Flight Attendants, Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing Company, Alec Baldwin, Interference

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Flight attendants protest TSA knife policy at Charlotte Douglas

Email|MORE!WCNC.comRelated:Flight crews, Air Marshals protest TSA knives on planes add to reading listSmall knives, sporting goods now permitted by TSA add to reading listCHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Air travelers may be allowed to carry small knives on planes—again, ... [Published WCNC - May 16 2013]

Entities: protest, Association of Flight Attendants

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 2 reports

US Airways Flight Attendants, Finally United, Look to the Next Merger

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (TheStreet) -- At a historic meeting on Wednesday, flight attendants from US Airways and America West formally merged their union chapters, nearly eight years after the two carriers merged, and prepared to step into another merger into ... [Published Daily Breeze - May 16 2013]

Entities: US Airways Group Inc, America West Holdings Corporation, Mergers & Acquisitions

First reported May 03 2013 - Updated May 04 2013 - 2 reports

Alaska Airlines flight attendants file for mediation

Alaska Airlines’ flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA), have filed for mediation with the National Mediation Board, AFA said in a statement.read more ... [Published Routes Online - May 04 2013]

Entities: Alaska Airlines, National Mediation Board, Association of Flight Attendants

First reported Apr 23 2013 - Updated Apr 23 2013 - 3 reports

TSA Decides To Keep Ban Of Small Knives On Planes In Place For Now

Keep’em at home for now. After a few weeks of backlash against the idea from the airline industry, flight attendants and air marshals, the Transportation Security Administration has decided to delay lifting the ban against small knives aboard airline ... [Published The Consumerist - Apr 23 2013]

Entities: TSA US Transportation Security Administration, John Pistole, Association of Flight Attendants, Marshal

Quotes

...He might use a nonconfrontational line such as this: "Excuse me did you realize that you didn't turn off your device?" What he doesn't mention during this brief interaction is who he is, what he knows and why you should listen to him

Why power down our phones on planes? The questions fly [Published Daily Freeman - May 22 2013]

...We are forever grateful,” said Sara Nelson, a Boston-based flight attendant and vice president of the union, in a statement. "His record is long and his heart is in every battle. He listens to every issue the way he listened to the grief of hundreds of flight attendants in Boston who mourned the loss of our friends nearly twelve years ago."

Advocate for 9-11 first responders defends Ed Markey's record [Published MassLive - May 21 2013]

...We are forever grateful," stated Sara Nelson, Boston-based Flight Attendant and vice president of AFA. "His record is long and his heart is in every battle. He listens to every issue the way he listened to the grief of hundreds of Flight Attendants in Boston who mourned the loss of our friends nearly twelve years ago. National security is layered and complex, but Ed Markey has remained a stalwart champion because he is committed to the people it protects. The people like my friends and fellow crewmembers and the people he has known for a lifetime through his advocacy as a representative for Massachusetts."

Flight Attendant Union Endorses Ed Markey For Senate With Strong Record On Aviation Security [Published FinanzNachrichten.de - May 20 2013]

...Attendants to reap the benefits of our airline's success and be adequately compensated," said Jeffrey Peterson, AFA president at Alaska Airlines. "We are stakeholders in this airline. We have proven our dedication." Flight Attendants' contract negotiations began in November 2011 and have been ongoing for the past 18 months...

Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Rally For Contract [Published Reuters - May 20 2013]

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Why power down our phones on planes? The questi... [Published Daily Freeman - May 22 2013]
TSA might soon allow knives on planes despite o... [Published San Francisco Examiner - May 22 2013]
Questions fly about using tech gadgets on planes [Published Seattle Times - May 22 2013]
Advocate for 9-11 first responders defends Ed M... [Published MassLive - May 21 2013]
Alaska Airlines flight attendants rally for bet... [Published Q13 Fox - May 21 2013]
Amid criticism over national security record, E... [Published MassLive - May 21 2013]
Flight Attendants Union Endorses Markey for Senate [Published Travel Pulse - May 21 2013]
Flight Attendant Union Endorses Ed Markey For S... [Published PR Newswire - May 20 2013]
Flight Attendant Union Endorses Ed Markey For S... [Published Street Insider - May 20 2013]
Flight Attendant Union Endorses Ed Markey For S... [Published FinanzNachrichten.de - May 20 2013]
Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Rally For Con... [Published Reuters - May 20 2013]
Flight Attendants Protest At Houston Airport Ag... [Published FinanzNachrichten.de - May 17 2013]
Flight attendants concerned over small knives o... [Published WSOC-TV - May 16 2013]
Gadgets on planes: The electrified debate goes on [Published Washington Post - May 16 2013]
Flight attendants protest TSA knife policy at C... [Published WCNC - May 16 2013]
AMR Corporation (PINK:AAMRQ) Is Ready for Anoth... [Published SBWire - May 16 2013]
US Airways Flight Attendants, Finally United, L... [Published Daily Breeze - May 16 2013]
US Airways Flight Attendants, Finally United, L... [Published TheStreet.com - May 16 2013]
Leaping to Conclusions on a Pilot's Speculation [Published New York Times - May 15 2013]
Flight Attendants Protest At Charlotte Airport ... [Published FinanzNachrichten.de - May 15 2013]
Why pilots say turning off your smartphone duri... [Published Financial Post \| Business » FP Tech Desk - May 15 2013]
Turning Off IPhone Critical to Pilots Citing In... [Published Bloomberg - May 15 2013]
News Briefs: May 13, 2013 [Published Federal Times - May 12 2013]
Legal challenge for US in-flight knife ruling [Published Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia - May 09 2013]
Legal challenge for US in-flight knife ruling [Published Travel Daily Media - May 08 2013]
Attendants, TSA officers file legal warning ove... [Published USA Today - May 06 2013]
Alaska Airlines flight attendants file for medi... [Published Routes Online - May 04 2013]
Alaska Airlines flight attendants file for medi... [Published Air Transport World - May 03 2013]
Compass Airlines flight attendants ratify contract [Published Air Transport World - May 03 2013]
Alaska Airlines flight attendants seek mediatio... [Published Individual.com - May 02 2013]

Blogs

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Why pilots say turning off your smartphone duri... [Published Financial Post \| Business » FP Tech Desk - May 15 2013] The regional airliner was climbing past 9,000 feet when its compasses went haywire, leading pilots several miles off course until a flight attendant persuaded a passenger in row 9 to switch off an Apple Inc. iPhone. “The timing of the cellphone being ...
TSA Decides To Keep Ban Of Small Knives On Plan... [Published The Consumerist - Apr 23 2013] Keep’em at home for now. After a few weeks of backlash against the idea from the airline industry, flight attendants and air marshals, the Transportation Security Administration has decided to delay lifting the ban against small knives aboard airline ...
United's bad week [Published Gulliver - The Economist - Apr 08 2013] ONE negative story in the national press is a bad for any business. But in the past weeks, two separate United Airlines foul-ups have gone viral. On April 2nd the Atlantic's James Fallows published a letter from a family claiming that their plane was ...
Over Pocket Knives, Flight Attendants Get Total... [Published Hit & Run - Apr 01 2013] <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/045120994X/reasonmagazineA/"><img alt="Fear of Flying" height="400" src="http://reason.com/assets/mc/_external/2013_04/fear-of-flying.jpg" title="More of this, less security theater, please\|\|\|Fear of ...
FAA policy on electronics during flight to like... [Published Ars Technica - Mar 25 2013] Last year, the FAA went on the record with New York Times Bits Blog writer Nick Bilton and said they'd take a " fresh look " at their policies regarding electronic device usage during take-off and landing. This year Bilton is in touch with the powers ...

Audio/Video

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Backlash against new TSA guidelines [Published CNN.com - Video - Mar 11 2013]

Press Releases

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Flight Attendant Union Endorses Ed Markey For S... [Published PR Newswire - May 20 2013]
US Airways Flight Attendants Overwhelmingly Rat... [Published Auto & Transportation - Feb 28 2013]
Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants Ratify Narr... [Published PR Newswire: Financial Services - Feb 28 2013]
US Airways And Association Of Flight Attendants... [Published PR Newswire: Auto & Transportation - Jan 25 2013]
US Airways And Association Of Flight Attendants... [Published PR Newswire: Auto & Transportation - Jan 25 2013]