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"Federal Air Marshal Service to close six field offices"
By Pia Malbran
CBS News
February 24th, 2014
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/federal-air-marshals-to-close-six-field-offices/
In an nutshell: Six offices of the Federal Air Marshal Service will be closing, raising concerns over air travel vulnerability.
Why this matters: We need to determine if we can guarantee in-flight safety for our potential passengers, so it might be wise to keep ourselves apprised of this development. The San Diego office is set to close, as is the Seattle one.
"Santee college, airline strike deal for students"
By Karen Pearlman
U-T San Diego
February 24th, 2014
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/Feb/24/santee-college-airline-students-pilots/
In a nutshell: American Eagle airlines has struck a deal with San Diego Christian College's four-year flight school program to help students transition more easily into aviation careers.
Why this matters: This might prove to be a tactic we could use to increase our employee pool and better ingratiate ourselves with college communities.
"Airline pilot shortage? Report says it's not clear"
The CW-6 San Diego
February 27th, 2014
http://www.sandiego6.com/story/airline-pilot-shortage-report-says-it-s-not-clear-20140227
In a nutshell: The Government Accountability Office, in studying the issue, has estimated that 1900-4500 new airline pilots will need to be hired annually over a span of 10 years.
Why this matters: We can use this opportunity to put our hat into the ring and try and attract new pilots to help our airline get up off the ground.
"Latest airline perk: Safe distance from the masses"
CBS-8 San Diego
February 27th, 2014
http://www.cbs8.com/story/24840784/latest-airline-perk-safe-distance-from-the-masses
In an nutshell: A new kind of 'luxury' is being offered to wealthy passengers from San Francisco to Hong Kong--physical distance in the cabin of the plan from those passengers in coach or first class.
Why this matters: We might want to consider pushing ourselves as an 'airline of the people' in light of this development.
"American Airlines ends bereavement fares"
By Katia Hetter
CNN Travel
February 27th, 2014
http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/27/travel/american-airlines-bereavement-fares/
In a nutshell: American Airlines will no longer be charging bereavement fares due to its merger with US Airways, easing a burden off of customers in times of need.
Why this matters: This opens the door to what other possible add-ons can be phased out, and we could be the first airline to not have any of these impact ticket prices.
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