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How the Alaska and Hawaiian Tie-up Could Affect Employees

While the deal is still in its earliest stage, both companies have shared some initial...

American Flight Attendants Denied Release from Federal Mediation

Flight attendants at American have not seen an amended Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) since the...

ATP Flight School Graduates 20,000th Airline Transport Pilot

The Dallas-based airline training program has trained an industry-leading number of pilots in just a...

Frontier Opening Two More Crew Bases

Frontier is adding two more crew bases as it pivots to a more 'out-and-back' network...

United Doubles Down on Pilot Hiring, Sets New Record

The airline just had one of its highest ever months of hiring for new pilots...

How a 1926 Law Affects U.S. Airline Workers Today

The implications of the RLA are wide-reaching and many deviations have been made over the...

The Hidden Aspects of Pilot Careers: Questions We Often Neglect

Herb Kelleher, the former CEO of Southwest Airlines, aptly captured this in his famous quote: "You...

U.S. Pilot Hiring Plateaus in September and October

According to data from pilot career advisory group FAPA, major U.S. airlines hired a total...

Hoping to Improve Pilot Attrition, Southern Airways Partners with Wheels Up

Southern Airways Express is partnering with Wheels Up in hopes to retain experienced pilots by...

FAA Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Committee On Pilots’ Mental Health

The FAA announced on Thursday it will establish a Pilot Mental Health Aviation Rulemaking Committee...
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American Flight Attendants Denied Release from Federal Mediation

The National Mediation Board (NMB) has denied the American Airlines flight attendants’ union its request to be released from federal mediation. In a letter to its members on Tuesday evening, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) expressed strong disagreement over the NMB’s decision, bemoaning that the federal agency’s established…

ATP Flight School Graduates 20,000th Airline Transport Pilot

ATP JETS, one of the largest providers of airline pilot training within ATP Flight School’s portfolio, has reached a significant milestone with the graduation of its 20,000th Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP CTP) student. This achievement comes as many airlines look to hire new pilots at a rapid…

Frontier Opening Two More Crew Bases

Frontier is adding two more crew bases as it pivots to a more 'out-and-back' network strategy. After announcing a new Cleveland (CLE) base, the Denver-based ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) is planning to add a new crew base at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) along with re-establishing the carrier's Chicago pilot base.…

United Doubles Down on Pilot Hiring, Sets New Record

Amid a recent flurry of headlines around slowdowns in hiring among some airlines, United is keeping its foot on the gas. The Chicago-based carrier just hired a record number of pilots in October. According to data from FAPA – a pilot career advisory group that’s been tracking hiring trends across…

How a 1926 Law Affects U.S. Airline Workers Today

Considered to be one of the most heavily regulated industries, aviation – and specifically airlines – are subject to a wide variety of both international and domestic legislation and regulations. As commercial aviation took off in the U.S., so did the checks and balances surrounding it, particularly on safety and…

The Hidden Aspects of Pilot Careers: Questions We Often Neglect

With over four decades of experience in the aviation business, it becomes evident that there are always noteworthy headlines and events shaping the airline industry. If you're contemplating a career in aviation, understanding this constant state of flux is crucial. Herb Kelleher, the former CEO of Southwest Airlines, aptly captured…

U.S. Pilot Hiring Plateaus in September and October

Following a record-breaking year of hiring in 2022, some U.S. airlines are beginning to level off on pilot recruitment. Across 13 non-regional airlines, September and October saw a reduction in pilot hiring of nearly 11% compared to last year. This comes on the heels of some shake-ups in the post-COVID…

Hoping to Improve Pilot Attrition, Southern Airways Partners with Wheels…

Southern Airways Express, a Part 135 operator based in Palm Beach, Fla., is looking for new ways to bring pilots on board with the company. News this past July broke that the carrier was suing previous pilots who left the company for breaking contracts they had signed with the airline…

FAA Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Committee On Pilots’ Mental Health

With concerns raised over whether pilots fear seeking treatment for mental health issues, the FAA announced on Thursday it will establish a Pilot Mental Health Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to address the issue. According to the announcement, the FAA “expects the committee to provide recommendations on breaking down the barriers…