How Do Crew Rest Requirements Work
Crew rest is a critical part of airline flying. Airlines, charter companies, and even flight schools have limits on how much their crews can work before taking mandatory time off. Though sometimes convoluted – and inconvenient if a flight cancels…
Allegiant Shuts Down Austin Crew Base
After nearly three years in operation, Allegiant is closing down its Austin base. As first reported by Aero Crew News and Enilria, the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) plans to shut down the base effective Jan. 7, 2025. Allegiant opened its Austin…
How President Biden Could Prevent a Flight Attendant Strike This…
"Will my summer travel plans be disrupted because of a flight attendant strike?" I've gotten this question several times now. The short answer here is probably not. But at this rate, it's not completely impossible. Several flight attendant unions and…
American Offers Flight Attendants ‘Unusual’ 17% Pay Bump as Negotiations…
American is offering a 17% raise to its flight attendants as contract negotiations continue to heat up. The Fort Worth-based airline told flight attendants that the raise comes with no strings attached and also includes a change to increase flight…
World’s Longest-Serving Flight Attendant Passes Away
The world's longest-serving flight attendant Bette Nash has passed away after a battle with cancer, American Airlines confirmed on Saturday. Nash started her career as a so-called "stewardess" for Eastern Air Lines in 1957, eventually ending up at American through a…