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1. Faith a part of the job for Republic Airways CEO

ATA SmartBrief | Nov 16, 2009

Denver Post, The (11/15)


2. AA: Flight attendants nearly lead industry in pay and benefits

ATA SmartBrief | Nov 19, 2009

Google (11/18)


3. United CEO: Success of Delta/NWA merger shows mergers can work

ATA SmartBrief | Nov 19, 2009

TheStreet.com (11/19)


4. Labor unrest delays merger benefits at Delta

ATA SmartBrief | Nov 16, 2009

As labor issues continue to simmer, flight attendants from Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines are consigned to separate flights, and the combined carrier has yet to realize many of the promised financial benefits of its merger, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "The assumption was once the merger occurred, because the Northwest unit was smaller, that the merged company would end up with no unionization," says airline analyst Vaughn Cordle, who notes that could well change if the National Mediation Board is successful in changing a rule governing how votes are counted in union elections. Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The (free registration) (11/16)


5. United signs with ExpressJet for regional service

ATA SmartBrief | Nov 17, 2009

After cutting back on contracts with other regional partners, United Airlines announced Monday it has partnered with ExpressJet Airlines to operate 25 ERJ-145 jets. The planes will start flying in May under the United Express brand. Chicago Tribune (11/16)


6. 10 airports that make layovers lovely

ATA SmartBrief | Nov 20, 2009

USA TODAY (11/19)


7. Delta requests dismissal of lawsuit involving passenger advocacy group

ATA SmartBrief | Nov 20, 2009

Travel Weekly (11/19)


8. Ready for its closeup: American co-stars in upcoming Clooney film

ATA SmartBrief | Nov 16, 2009

American Airlines has a co-starring role in "Up in the Air," an upcoming movie starring George Clooney as a traveling consultant seeking to rack up 10 million frequent flier miles. Under its extensive marketing partnership, American got lots of free screen time (but no revenue sharing) in a big-budget Hollywood picture, while filmmaker Jason Reitman got free access to American aircraft and executive lounges. Los Angeles Times (11/14)


9. Airline entrepreneurs continue to take flight, despite downturn

ATA SmartBrief | Nov 16, 2009

USA TODAY (11/15)


10. United, Continental to align frequent flier benefits

ATA SmartBrief | Nov 18, 2009

Chicago Tribune (11/17)




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