Aviation Child Passenger Safety
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 …
312 viewsFollowing opening remarks by Deborah Hersman, Federal Aviation Agency, airline attendants, and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) members and staff talked about the best approaches …
312 viewsCongressmen, 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…
3,358 viewsWitnesses 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.
99 viewsWitnesses 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 …
497 viewsFederal officials, airline company executives, and labor representatives testified about airline pension plans. They were questioned about airline business practices, invoking the May bankru…
285 viewsHealth 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…
443 viewsThe 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…
180 viewsHouse Transportation Subcommittee hearing on airline and airport security. Rep. John Mica (R-Florida) chaired the Subcommittee. Patricia Friend, International President of the Association of…
328 viewsAt 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…
131 viewsSecretary 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…
46 viewsUnion 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…
107 viewsLabor 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…
38 viewsLabor 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…
70 viewsMembers 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…
93 viewsU.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, …
192 viewsThe 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…
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