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Focuses on a looming strike at American Airlines. February 15, 1997 confrontation between American's Chief Executive Robert L. Crandall and his pilots; How a strike could renew labor bitterness at other airlines; Long-standing animosity between Crandall and his pilots; Crandall's alliance with British Airways. INSET: A what-if guide for strike-wary fliers, by K. Hetter & M....

The article discusses financial, management, and business performance of the U.S. airline industry as of January 1952. It reports advertising campaign growth, advancement in scheduled flight operations, and improved profitability of firms. The World War II-related costs previously incurred by major firms including American and United are described. The launch of protest strike by airline workers particularly pilots and its impact on airline operations are also explored.

The article reports on the impact of the airline strikes to the tourism industry in the U.S. It mentions that several vacationers had canceled their travel plans, hotel bookings dropped, and hotels at the Miami Beach had laid off employees. It states that the major airlines who joined in the strike include Trans World Airlines Inc. (TWA), United Airlines Inc., and National Airlines Inc.

The article offers information on United Airlines Inc., which became the biggest air carrier in the U.S. surpassing its rival American Airlines Inc., after acquiring Capital Airlines. It states United Airlines Inc. did nearly 800 million dollars in revenues in 1965 and was well on its way to 900 million dollars mark before the unexpected, machinists' strike in July 1966. However it states United Airlines Inc. has managed to push its share from 21.4 percent in 1964 to 23 percent for the first six months of 1966. It reports on United Airlines Inc. new president, George E. Keck who it states, is largely responsible for the growth, using modern technologies and computers.

The article discusses the business performance and operations of British Airways (BA). Topics explored include the walkout launched by British Airline Pilots' Association (BALPA) members to protest against the declining quality of BA's services, the establishment of International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) following the merger between BA and Spanish airline Iberia, and the service disruption brought by the previous information technology and data breach problems encountered by BA.

The article focuses on the proposed work slowdown by the U.S. air traffic controllers in December 1976. It reports that the labor union Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATO) has proposed the slowdown to oppose the proposal by U.S. Civil Service Commission for pay cuts. It states that the proposed pay cuts are expected to affect 6,000 air traffic controllers.

The article offers information on the political intervention made by the U.S. Congress to halt the month-long airline strike in 1966. It is stated that the Congress is drafting a legislation that would temporarily halt the strike by the International Association of Machinists. It is stated that it is the first time since the 1917 railroad strike which Congress stopped and for which it wrote settlement terms.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles published in previous issues of the journal including "With a Fringe on Top," "Exchange Tangle hurts Japan,"and an article on the National Air Strike in the April 17, 1948 issue of the journal.

The article focuses on the failure of the U.S. Railway Labor Act to bind parties into accepting panel recommendations that was underscored by the Trans World Airline's (TWA) refusal to accept an emergency board award made under the law after pilots' strike ended in November 1946. It says that the limitation means that the binding decision will be based on the difference between the wage set by fact-finders and what was the union demanded. TWA demanded increases in hourly pay and mileage pay which were approved by the Air Line Pilots Association.

The article discusses the employee plan of United Air Lines put in place by president William A. Patterson. The employee plan focuses on employee wages, working conditions, and personal contact with Patterson. Topics mentioned include Patterson's negotiations to avoid a pilots' strike in 1933, United's takeover of Varney Air Lines, and Patterson's opposition to wage cuts.

The article discusses the southern California aviation plants, where the aftermath of the Vultee Aircraft strike threatens similar rallies for other companies, particularly the Ryan Aeronautical Co., where union-management negotiations are ongoing. Topics include the other potential situations on the West Coast, the agreeable atmosphere in the Eastern aircraft sector, and the focus on "Windy" Mortimer, United Auto Workers (UAW) chief for California, who is charged with being a Communist.

Focuses on the impact of pilots' strike on Comair Inc. and the economics of regional jets in United States. Inquiries of the airline on feeder ownership; Problems foreseen by the analysts on the outcome of the strike; Details on the demands of the pilot.

Focuses on problems at United Air Lines. Ruling by a bankruptcy judge that United could shed $6.6 billion of its unfunded pension liability; Implications of United's pension bailout for the airline industry; Background on United, which is poised to stage a comeback; Issue of opposition from the flight attendants' and machinists' unions; Threats of a strike to force out United's leadership; Impact of this decision on other carriers' negotiations with their unions.

Reports on the financial situation of United Airlines as of October 30, 2000. Impact of a pilots strike and agreements to a wage increase on the company; Details of the loss to the company and its stockholders; Problems the company faces from a possible strike of flight attendants and machinists.

Examines the impact of a Northwest Airlines pilots' strike. How the strike has effected air services in the Midwest and the strong repercussions internationally; Northwest's furlough of 27,500 employees; United States government efforts at urging Northwest to and the striking pilots to settle their differences over the bargaining table; Several critical issues in dispute; How the strike has effected would-be travelers plans; The impact felt heav

Reports on the strike staged on November 18, 1993 by the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA). Institution of stringent appearance standards; Representation of a different breed of trade unionist by APFA president Denise Hedges.

Focuses on the sad, steady decline of labor power in America. Example of striking flight attendants of American Airlines; Labor leader's denouncement of the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement; Labor's current weakness; Changing image of the classic American worker.

The article provides several recent developments in the U.S. politics and government. U.S. President George Bush's refusal to order the customary sixty-day cooling-off period seemed predicated on the hope that the Eastern Airlines strike would collapse quickly. If the nomination of John Tower as the U.S. Defense Secretary did nothing else, it sensitized the center and perhaps even the near right to the notion that the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation leaves something to be desired where political rights, civil liberties and occasionally even the truth itself are concerned. In an ominous change from the current regulations governing security clearances, millions of Federal employees and contractors will lose their right to due process if U.S. President Bush signs an executive order now headed for his desk.

Looks at the costly strike by flight attendants that adds to American Airlines' woes and tarnishes chairman Robert Crandall's sterling reputation. How the strike ruins promising prospects for American's fourth quarter; Why American's problems are particularly startling; Its hubbing problems; Overexpansion; Crandall's style and strategy; His threat to cut routes and sell planes.

Examines the strike by American Airlines' flight attendants, and notes there is a rising anger among American workers. Pilots and mechanics at United Airlines staging a slowdown to protest thousands of new layoffs; Slowdowns by Caterpillar workers, Illinois; Humiliation to unionizers of passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement; Drop in union membership; Workforce cuts at Philip Morris and NCR; Growth in labor productivity; Unions unable to tap unrest.

Describes how thousands of furious travelers struggled last week to salvage their vacations as American Airlines flight attendants staged the largest United States airline strike in nearly five years. American's hardball response; Latest problem for an industry pulling out of a three-year nose dive; Allied Pilots Association decided not to join the strike; United Airlines machinists angry; Competition; Concessions; Major issues; Irreconcilable differences; Details.

The article focuses on financier Carl C. Icahn, and discusses the investments he is making on airlines. It reports on the move that Icahn made in taking over Trans World Airlines Inc. and Ozark Air Lines and discusses the rebuilding process he is going through. It states that Icahn solved the problem of strikes of the flight attendants by hiring new attendants and supervisors.

The article reports on the efforts done by U.S. state and local government leaders in June 1978 to end a strike by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) that has affected the business operations of Northwest Airlines Inc. The strike resulted from a conflict between the management and workers concerning wages and pensions. The article also offers information on the decline in the air traffic in Minneapolis.

The article describes how the management of Aer Lingus, the national airline of Ireland, handled the 54-day strike that began in March 1978. Accordingly, key management people from offices abroad were flown into Dublin, trained and pitched in the work of airline hostesses, frontline work and clerical jobs. It also discusses the settlement of the dispute with striking members of the aviation branch of the Workers Union of Ireland (WUI).

The article reports on the refusal of Northwest Airlines Inc. to agree on an expedited bargaining for its pilots in 1978. It cites working conditions such as maximum work days as the main issue for pilots. It mentions that many believe that Northwest may accept a pilot strike rather than relax its strict rules. It states that expedited procedure aims to shorten the long talks that often happen in a step-by-step application of the law.

The article reports the agreement signed between National Airlines Inc. and the union Air Line Employees Association (ALEA) in 1976, suggesting a possible ending of their conflict. In his 14 years of keeping labor cost down, resulting into the 397-day strike and National shutdown, accordingly, president and chairman L. B. Maytag had agreed of 5% wage increase per year while ALEA will not impose strikes or lockouts. It adds that Maytag concerns the risk of bankruptcy by giving much to unions.

The article reports that the airline industry in the U.S. is struggling to deal with labor problems. United Airlines started flying after a two week strike ended suddenly and National Airlines' four month strikes is also expected to end in the second week of January 1976. However, five other carriers are still negotiating labor contracts and industry experts are expecting more shutdowns in 1976.

The article discusses about National Airlines Inc. which asked it workers' union to enter into a five year no-strike agreement. It mentions that Louis B. Maytag, chairman of National Airlines proposed the idea as the future of the airlines was at stake and it made people question if the airlines ever flew. It mentions that the unions demand Airlines to pull out airlines mutual aid pact which awaits approval from the U.S. Senate aviation subcommittee.

The article reports on a protracted strike faced by United Aircraft of Canada, Ltd. (UACL) which prompted the company to transfer its aircraft engine production equipment from Quebec to East Hartford, Connecticut. The transfer of the equipment has raised concerns from Canadians that they will never be returned to Quebec. The equipment were financed with 72-million in Canadian government funds. A justification for the move was issued by UACL president Thor E. Stephenson.

The article explains that the El Al Israel Airlines Ltd. is embroiled in a labor dispute with the U.S. members of the International Association of Machinists. American workers went on strike after the airline demanded sweeping work-rule changes and a wage freeze. Eight labor unions created an chaotic environment for collective bargaining.

The article reports on the results of restructuring of union wages and work rules for the airline industry as of April 1984. Wage scales are expected to decline by nearly 40 percent over the next five years, according to some experts. Bargaining during the period could lead to strikes or more often to deals that make the unions partners in ownership and decision-making.

The article reports on the condition of the bankrupt Continental Airlines Corp. It mentions that the company has restored 75 percent and expects to be back to about 95 percent despite continuing strikes by all its unions. The stocks of the company has been hovering around $6. Its new rock-bottom costs has caused the company to fund the buildup of operations.

The article reports on the move of Francisco A. Lorenzo, chairman of Continental Airlines Inc., to confront the strike of International Association of Machinist & Aerospace Workers (IAM) in the U.S. Lorenzo has been on a cost-cutting spree by extracting conceessions from Continental's pilots, laying off 3,500 employees and trimming operations by 12%. It notes that IAM represents more than 16% of Continental's 13,000 workers but the company keeps operating after the strike has began.