Flight attendants at United, US Airways say combining the airlines is ‘absurd’
By Joshua Freed, APFriday, April 9, 2010
Flight attendants against UAL-US Airways tie-up
MINNEAPOLIS — Some of the biggest unions at United Airlines and US Airways are ready to stand against a combination of the carriers.
On Friday the union that represents flight attendants at both airlines called the idea of joining the two airlines “absurd.” They say the carriers should focus on current issues, including new contracts at both carriers.
On Wednesday, the United pilot union said joining the two airlines will only distract management. The pilot union at US Airways has said it might support a combination if it’s good for pilots.
The airlines have not discussed or confirmed the talks, and it’s not clear whether any deal will happen.
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