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Following opening remarks by Deborah Hersman, Federal Aviation Agency, airline attendants, and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) members and staff talked about the best approaches …

Congressmen, airline executives and union representatives testified about a proposed merger between Continental and United Airlines. Among the topics they addressed were the impact of the me…

Witnesses testified by the Transportation Security Administration’s changes in security procedures and updates to the prohibited items list scheduled to become effective December 22, 2005.

Witnesses testified about the use of cell phones on aircraft and the possible dangers that have been publicized about this usage. Topics included noise pollution during airline flights, use …

Federal officials, airline company executives, and labor representatives testified about airline pension plans. They were questioned about airline business practices, invoking the May bankru…

Health and airline officials testified about aircraft cabin environments and air quality standards in commercial airlines. Among the topics they addressed were potential transmission of infe…

The Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Natural Resources and Regulatory Affairs heard testimony on the implementation of airline security legislation. Rep. Mica, chairman of the House Transporta…

House Transportation Subcommittee hearing on airline and airport security. Rep. John Mica (R-Florida) chaired the Subcommittee. Patricia Friend, International President of the Association of…

At Ronald Reagan National Airport, Pat Friend, president of the Association of Flight Attendants announced a report on incidents of passengers becoming angry or aggressive towards flight att…

Secretary Slater and industry officials spoke to reporters about their meeting to determine methods to improve airline service quality. Among the issues they addressed were airline delays, c…

Union leaders reminded their followers of the importance of working together, despite differences in job description. They also set the goal of winning both the presidential and congress…

Labor leaders briefed the media on an initiative for the 2000 election to advance the interests of millions of transportation workers. Among the topics addressed in the initiative were highw…

Labor leaders and legislators spoke about the need for solidarity in fighting for working class concerns. Among the issues discussed were trade issues, health care, passing worker-friendly l…

Members of the Association of Flight Attendants discussed the need for a restriction of the number and weight of carry-on bags brought onto airplanes by passengers. Ms. Friend stated that ma…

U.S. House Transportation Subcommittee held a hearing on Airline Carry-On Baggage. The hearing was about limiting passenger bags on an airplane. Aviation Administration, Airline executives, …

The first meeting of the Aviation Safety and Security Commission, an 18-member, presidentially-appointed board which was formed after the ValuJet and TWA crashes, was held. The commission, w…